Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours

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

July (part of the Archaeology Festival):

• Monday 1st July with Carole


• Monday 8th July with Carole


• Wednesday 10th July with Julie


• Thursday 11th July with Leigh


• Saturday 13th July with Susan


• Sunday 14th July with Liz


• Monday 15th July with Carole


• Wednesday 17th July with Julie


• Sunday 21st July with Mark


• Monday 29th July with Liz

August

• Friday 9th Aug – tour guide, Jane


• Sunday 11th Aug – tour guide, Liz


• Monday 12th Aug – tour guide, Susan


• Tuesday 13th Aug – tour guide, Julie


• Tuesday 20th Aug – tour guide Julie


• Friday 23rd Aug – tour guide, Susan


• Sunday 25th Aug – tour guide Liz [11:30am & 1pm tours only that day]


• Tuesday 27th Aug – tour guide, Leigh

September

• Tuesday 3rd Sept – tour guide, Liz


• Wednesday 18th Sept – tour guide, Julie


• Tuesday 24th Sept – tour guide, Liz


• Sunday 29th Sept – tour guide, Liz

Free event. Advance booking recommended.

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