January Tours - Leicester Guildhall
Schedule
Wed Jan 14 2026 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Leicester Guildhall | Leicester, EN
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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.
www.leicestermuseums.org
Sunday 4th January with tour guide Mark - Crime and Punishment Tour*
Monday 5th January with tour guide Susan
Wednesday 14th January with tour guide Dave
Thursday 15th January with tour guide Carole
Friday 16th January with tour guide Jane
Saturday 17th January with tour guide Liz
Monday 19th January with tour guide Julie
Wednesday 21st January with tour guide Dave
Friday 23rd January with tour guide Susan
Monday 26th January with tour guide Julie
Tuesday 27th January with tour guide Carole
Wednesday 28th January with tour guide Dave
Friday 30th January with tour guide Liz
Saturday 31st January with tour guide Mark - Crime and Punishment Tour*
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Leicester Guildhall, 16 Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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