Leicester Guildhall - free Guided Tours
Schedule
Wed Oct 09 2024 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Leicester Guildhall | Leicester, EN
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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.
Tour times: 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Tuesday 24th Sept – tour guide, Liz
Sunday 29th Sept – tour guide, Liz
Wed 9th Oct - tour guide Susan
Fri 11th Oct - tour guide Jane
Fri 18th Oct - tour guide Julie
Fri 25th Oct - tour guide Susan
Wed 30th Oct - tour guide Julie
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Where is it happening?
Leicester Guildhall, 16 Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5, United Kingdom,Leicester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: