A blue badge guided tour of the Leicester Castle Great Hall for Heritage Sundays.
Built in the 12th century, the timber-framed Great Hall has hosted many illustrious visitors including Richard III and other kings. It hosted Parliament in the 14th and 15th centuries and today features an original Victorian criminal courtroom.
Follow a guided tour of the Leicester Castle Great Hall with a local history expert.
Tours at 12.30pm on the following dates:
Sunday 26th May
Sunday 30th June
Sunday 28th July
Sunday 25th August
Sunday 27th October
Tickets: Adults £6, £5 Concession (student, over 60, child).
Book online or call Newarke Houses 0116 225 4980.
Please note this tour is not for Newarke Houses.
The tour meets outside the Leicester Castle building:
7 Castle View,
Leicester LE1 5WH
More Heritage Sunday Guided Tours:
11am: The Magazine
2pm: St Mary de Castro Church
Heritage Sundays Guided Tours: Leicester Castle Great Hall (28 July 2024) | ||
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Sunday | 12:30 | - 13:30 |
Heritage Sundays Guided Tours: Leicester Castle Great Hall (25 Aug 2024) | ||
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Sunday | 12:30 | - 13:30 |
Heritage Sundays Guided Tours: Leicester Castle Great Hall (27 Oct 2024) | ||
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Sunday | 12:30 | - 13:30 |
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