A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War.

A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War.

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A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War.

King Charles I thought that he had a divine right to rule without a Parliament.  

The English civil war broke out and there was a series of battles between the Kings army, the Cavaliers and the Roundheads who wanted Charles to rule with a parliament.

Leicester supported the Parliamentarians and in May 1665, King Charles I decided to march into Leicester.

On this special tour you can find out why this happened and why it was a significant event for Leicester and for the Guildhall.

Tour dates:

Tuesday 6th May; 11;30am,1pm & 2:30pm

Tuesday 20th May; 11;30am, 1pm & 2:30pm.

Tours are free - donations welcome.

Pre-book: www.leicestermuseums.org

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Key Information

The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

Tel: 0116 253 2569

Opening Times

A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War. (6 May 2025)
DayTimes
Tuesday11:30 - 12:30
13:00 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:30
A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War. (20 May 2025)
DayTimes
Tuesday11:30 - 12:30
13:00 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:30

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