Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours - January & February 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.
February 2026
- Monday 9th February with tour guide Julie
- Tuesday 10th February with tour guide Carole
- Wednesday 11th February with tour guide Erica *
- Thursday 12th February with tour guide Dave
- Tuesday 17th February with tour guide Mark
- Thursday 19th February with tour guide Dave
- Sunday 22nd February with tour guide Liz
- Monday 23rd February with tour guide Susan
- Wednesday 25th February with tour guide Dave
- Thursday 26th February with tour guide Jane
- Friday 27th February with tour guide Julie
*Special Tour: 'Guess who came to the Guildhall' & a special feature on the stained-glass windows
Free event. Advance booking recommended.
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