Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - June & July 2026

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Lectures & Tours
12 May - 29 July 2026
11:30 - 15:30

Free Event

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Event Description

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

Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - June & July 2026

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.


June 2026



  • Wednesday 3rd June with tour guide Dave

  • Thursday 4th June with tour guide Susan *Corpus Christi Day

  • Monday 8th June with tour guide Julie

  • Wednesday 10th June with tour guide Dave

  • Thursday 11th June with tour guide Liz

  • Monday 15th June with tour guide Dave

  • Tuesday 16th June with tour guide Carole

  • Wednesday 17th June with tour guide Jane

  • Friday 19th June with tour guide Ben

  • Monday 22nd June with tour guide Julie`

  • Thursday 25th June with tour guide Ben

  • Sunday 28th June with tour guide Liz

  • Monday 29th June with tour guide Susan


*Special Tour


July 2026



*Special Tour

Free event. Advance booking recommended.

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