Heritage Sundays Guided Tours: The Magazine
Lectures & Tours
Event Description
A blue badge guided tour of The Magazine for Heritage Sundays
Originally a 15th century gateway into the former Newarke religious precinct, this striking stone building was later used as a munitions store during the English Civil War. Interesting features of this three-storey building include graffiti dating back to the 16th century.
Follow a guided tour of The Magazine with a local history expert.
Tours at 11am on the following dates:
- Sunday 31 May 2026
- Sunday 28 June 2026
- Sunday 26 July 2026
- Sunday 30 August 2026
- Sunday 25 October 2026
Tickets: Adults £6, £5 Concession (student, over 65, child).
Book online or call Guildhall on 0116 454 4554.
Please note this tour is not for Newarke Houses.
The tour meets outside The Magazine building:
Newarke Gateway
Oxford St,
Leicester, LE1 5WH
Please wear sensible shoes as there are many steps to climb.
Not suitable for young children, or those with mobility issues.
Find out more about Heritage Sundays
Customers who require assistance to attend these tours can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at museums@leicester.gov.uk
More Heritage Sunday Guided Tours:
- 12.30pm: Leicester Castle Great Hall
- 2pm: St Mary de Castro Church
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