Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - April & May 2026
Family Friendly
Lectures & 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.
May 2026
- Sunday 3rd May with tour guide Mark – *Crime and Punishment
- Monday 4th May with tour guide Carole – *Then and Now – Restoration 1pm only
- Tuesday 5th May with tour guide Jane
- Monday 11th May with tour guide Susan
- Friday 15th May with tour guide Dave
- Tuesday 19th May with tour guide *100-years Museum birthday!
- Wednesday 20th May with tour guide Erica
- Monday 25th May with tour guide Dave
- Wednesday 27th May with tour guide Liz
- Friday 29th May with tour guide Julie
*Special Tour
Free event. Advance booking recommended.
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