Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - July & August 2025
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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.
July 2025
Please note, the July are special tours that complment the Leicestershire & Rutland Archaeology Festival.
- Monday 7th July with tour guide Ben
- Wednesday 9th July with tour guide Carole
- Thursday 10th July with tour guide Ben
- Friday 11th July with tour guide Julie
- Sunday 13th July with tour guide Mark
- Monday 14th July with tour guide Liz
- Tuesday 15th July with tour guide Susan
- Friday 18th July with tour guide Ben
- Friday 25th July with tour guide Susan
- Sunday 27th July with tour guide Liz
- Monday 28th July with tour guide Mark
August 2025
- Sunday 3rd August with tour guide Erica
- Monday 4th August with tour guide Jane
- Friday 8th August with tour guide Dave
- Saturday 9th August with tour guide Ben
- Sunday 10th August with tour guide Liz
- Monday 11th August with tour guide Susan
- Wednesday 13th August with tour guide Dave
- Friday 15th August with tour guide Julie
- Monday 18th August with tour guide Julie
- Tuesday 19th August with tour guide Liz
- Saturday 23rd August with tour guide Mark
- Tuesday 26th August with tour guide Liz
- Friday 29th August with tour guide Ben
- Sunday 31st August with tour guide Erica
Free event. Advance booking recommended.
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