The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour
Guildhall Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5FQ
There has been historic links between the Guildhall and St. Martins Church since around 1350. The religious Guild of Corpus Christi had their altar in the great south aisle in St. Martins.
The Town Library was moved from St. Martins to the Chantry Priests Rooms in 1632 in the Guildhall.
There are connections with the English Civil War and the Siege of Leicester, to name but a few.
On this tour, we will be particularly concentrating on members of the Herrick Family - Robert Heyricke, the Alderman and Mayor of Leicester, and Sir William Herrick.
*Please note - The tour will begin in the Cathedral and then continue in the Guildhall next door. It is also is part of the Leicestershire & Rutland Festival of Archaeology 2025.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 15 September:
- 1100-1200
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1100-1200
Location & directions
Guildhall Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5FQ
- Directions:
- The tour commences at the Cathedral Church of St. Martin.
- Contact on day:
- Leicester Guildhall
- Telephone number:
- +441162532569
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is preferred but not essential.
- Booking contact name:
- Leicester Guildhall
- Booking telephone number:
- +441162532569
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.leicestermuseums.org/event-details/?id=73d73478-add3-490d-a69f-642953b90ade
- Booking opens:
- 18 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Sensible footwear advised due to the nature of the building and walking across a cobbled pathway.
Additional information
Sensible footwear advised due to the nature of the building and walking across a cobbled pathway.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
