Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - July & August 2026
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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.
*Special Tour
July 2026
- Sunday 26th July with tour guide Julie
- Monday 27th July with tour guide Dave
- Wednesday 29th July with tour guide Carole *Then and Now
*Special Tour
August 2026
- Sunday 2nd August with tour guide Ben
- Monday 3rd August with tour guide Julie
- Sunday 9th August with tour guide Mark * Crime & Punishment Tour
- Monday 10th August with tour guide Julie
- Wednesday 12th August with tour guide Susan
- Friday 14th August with tour guide Liz
- Monday 17th August with tour guide Jane
- Sunday 23rd August with tour guide Ben
- Wednesday 26th August with tour guide Erica
- Thursday 27th August with tour guide Liz
*Special Tour
Free event. Advance booking recommended.
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