Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - March & April 2026

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.

March 2026

• Wednesday 25th March with tour guide Liz


• Tuesday 31st March with tour guide Dave

April 2026

• Saturday 4th April with tour guide Mark – *Crime and Punishment


• Wednesday 8th April with tour guide Erica


• Thursday 9th April with tour guide Dave


• Monday 13th April with tour guide Ben


• Friday 17th April with tour guide Julie


• Wednesday 22nd April with tour guide Liz


• Thursday 23rd April with tour guide Carole & Julie - *St. George’s/Shakespeare 11:30 & 1pm only


• Saturday 25th April with tour guide Julie - *St George’s Festival


• Monday 27th April with tour guide Susan


• Tuesday 28th April with tour guide Dave


• Wednesday 29th April with tour guide Liz

*Special Tour

Free event. Advance booking recommended.

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