Heritage Sundays Guided Tours: The Magazine

31st May - 25th October
The Magazine Gateway, Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 5XZ

A blue badge guided tour of The Magazine for Heritage Sundays

Originally a 15th century gateway into the former Newarke religious precinct, this striking stone building was later used as a munitions store during the English Civil War. Interesting features of this three-storey building include graffiti dating back to the 16th century.

Follow a guided tour of The Magazine with a local history expert.

Tours at 11am on the following dates

Sunday 31 May 2026

Sunday 28 June 2026

Sunday 26 July 2026

Sunday 30 August 2026

Sunday 25 October 2026

Adults £6,

(student, over 65, child).

Book online or call Guildhall on 0116 454 4554.

Please note this tour is not for Newarke Houses.

The tour meets outside The Magazine building

Newarke Gateway

Oxford St,

Please wear sensible shoes as there are many steps to climb.

Not suitable for young children, or those with mobility issues.

Find out more about Heritage Sundays

Customers who require assistance to attend these tours can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at museumevents@leicester.gov.uk

More Heritage Sunday Guided Tours

12.30pm Leicester Castle Great Hall

2pm St Mary de Castro Church


Performances

11:00 to 12:00 - Sunday 31st May

  • Standard: £6

11:00 to 12:00 - Monday 1st June

  • Standard: £6

11:00 to 12:00 - Tuesday 2nd June

  • Standard: £6

11:00 to 12:00 - Wednesday 3rd June

  • Standard: £6

11:00 to 12:00 - Thursday 4th June

  • Standard: £6

11:00 to 12:00 - Friday 5th June

  • Standard: £6

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Contact

The Magazine Gateway
Vaughan Way
Leicester
LE1 5XZ
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