Event

Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours – January 2026

12th January - 31st January
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ
Book now

Leicester Guildhall is a historic building and the oldest building still in use in the city.

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.

January 2026

Sunday 4th January with tour guide Mark - Crime and Punishment Tour

Monday 5th January with tour guide Susan

Wednesday 14th January with tour guide Dave

Thursday 15th January with tour guide Carole

with tour guide Jane

Saturday 17th January with tour guide Liz

Monday 19th January with tour guide Julie

Wednesday 21st January with tour guide Dave

Friday 23rd January with tour guide Susan

Monday 26th January with tour guide Julie

Tuesday 27th January with tour guide Carole

Wednesday 28th January with tour guide Dave

with tour guide Liz

Saturday 31st January with tour guide Mark - Crime and Punishment Tour

Free event. Advance booking recommended.

Performances

11:30 to 15:30 - Monday 12th January

Book now

11:30 to 15:30 - Tuesday 13th January

Book now

11:30 to 15:30 - Wednesday 14th January

Book now

11:30 to 15:30 - Thursday 15th January

Book now

11:30 to 15:30 - Friday 16th January

Book now

11:30 to 15:30 - Saturday 17th January

Book now

View on map

Contact

The Guildhall
Guildhall Lane
Leicester
LE1 5FQ
Data Thistle

© Event information from Data Thistle - 2026

The information included in the What's On Data has been supplied to Leicester City Council by Phylum Forge Limited t/a Data Thistle and is subject to changes. Users are advised to check with the venue or event organiser before relying in any way on the details published here. Leicester City Council and Phylum Forge Limited t/a Data Thistle are unable to accept responsibility for any loss or liability arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in these listings.

Submit your event on Data Thistle.

Keep exploring