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The Guildhall Guided Tours

Guildhall Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5FQ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Enjoy free guided tours exploring the Guildhall's rich history-from Shakespearean links and Medieval Leicester to its 1920s museum transformation.

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Guildhall

Discover Leicester Guildhall, the city’s oldest surviving public building and one of the UK’s best-preserved timber-framed halls, dating back over 600-years. During Heritage Open Days, enjoy free guided tours exploring its rich history-from Shakespearean links and Medieval Leicester to its 1920s museum transformation, and the mystery of King Lear’s legendary burial. On Friday 19th, join a special tour on the infamous and notorious figures who visited the Guildhall, plus a 1pm presentation on the stained-glass windows in the Mayor’s Parlour.
Uncover the stories behind this remarkable building.
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Sat 13th - Shakespeare & theatre
Sun 14th History of the Guildhall
Tues 16th Medieval Leicester
Wed 17th 1920s Refurbishment
Fri 19th Who visited the Guildhall with stained-glass presentation at 1pm

Sensible footwear advised due to the nature of the building and walking across a cobbled pathway.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
11:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 14:00
Sunday 14 September:
11:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 16 September:
11:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 14:00 / 14:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 17 September:
11:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 14:00 / 14:30 - 15:30
Friday 19 September:
11:30 - 12:30 tour / 13:00 - 13:30 presentation on stained-glass windows

Location & directions

Guildhall Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5FQ

Contact on day:
The 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/whats-on/?museum=Leicester+Guildhall
Booking opens:
01 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
20 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

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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