The Magazine Gateway
The Magazine Gateway, Oxford Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WH
Free Tours only of the Magazine Gateway by
A Blue Badge Guide: Tours at 11am, 12 and 1.00pm
15th century entrance gateway to the former Newarke religious precinct that was later used to store the weaponry and gunpowder of the town's militia during the English Civil War. During the 20th century it was used as a WWI recruiting station. Interesting features of the building include historical graffiti dating back to the 16th century.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11am 12 and 1pm
Location & directions
The Magazine Gateway, Oxford Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WH
- Telephone number:
- +441164544544
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book via website: https://www.leicestermuseums.org
- Booking contact name:
- Stefanie Tyler-Divine
- Booking telephone number:
- +441164544544
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.leicestermuseums.org
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
No access for wheelchair users. Recommended for age 7 upwards. Wear sensible shoes as steps are involved in the access.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
