Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - Winter 2024-25

Event Description

Leicester Guildhall is a historic building and the oldest building still in use in the city.

The Great Hall was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi. It is believed that Shakespeare performed here during Tudor times. Over the years it has had many uses, including housing one of the oldest public libraries and serving as the Town Hall.

After restoration, the Guildhall was opened to the public as a museum in 1926.

Leicester is privileged to have one of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country dating back 600 years. This is your opportunity to come and find out more regarding this unique and beautiful building with a free guided tour.

Tour times: 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm

February 2025:

• Sunday 2nd Feb with tour guide Mark


• Wednesday 5th Feb with tour guide Carole


• Thursday 6th Feb with tour guide Julie


• Sunday 9th Feb with tour guide Liz


• Wednesday 19th Feb with tour guide Julie


• Friday 21st Feb with tour guide Liz


• Monday 24th Feb with tour guide Susan


• Wednesday 26th Feb with tour guide Carole

March 2025:

• Sunday 2nd March with tour guide Liz


• Friday 7th March with tour guide Liz


• Monday 24th March with tour guide Carole 11:30am & 1pm


• Monday 24th March with tour guide Jane 2:30pm


• Monday 31st March with tour guide Carole 11:30am


• Monday 31st March with tour guide Ben 1pm & 2:30pm

Free event. Advance booking recommended.

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