Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours for September

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Learn about Leicester Guildhall through the centuries with a free guided tour.

Starting with its Great Hall built in about 1390, a tour of Leicester Guildhall will take you through the many uses of the site through the centuries.

The Guildhall was first used as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi. It is a space where even Shakespeare may have acted. The Guildhall houses one of the oldest public libraries. It was also the town hall and even a Victorian Police Station.

Find out more about the Guildhall's diverse and colourful history with a free guided tour.

Tour Times: 11:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm

Tour Dates:

Sunday 3rd September - with Susan Sunday 10th September - with Carole (Heritage Open Days) Saturday 30th September - with Susan

Free tour, advance booking recommended.

Places are limited on the tours due to the historic nature of the building and access around the venue.

Book on-line: www.leicestermuseums.org

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