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St Mary's Guildhall

St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RN

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St Mary's Guildhall

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Coventry's hidden gem, St Mary's Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
 

With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary's Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.

Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre's Cathedral quarter, St Mary's Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.

A Guildhall full of fascinating stories

Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry's resilience and rebirth.

Food and feasting: The Guildhall's medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry's poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.

Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall's Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.

Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I 'for her own protection'.

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For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.

There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.

*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.

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      Events

      Monday, 27 November 2023 - Friday, 22 December 2023

      The Great Hall at Christmas timeChristmas Events at St Mary's GuildhallThroughout the festive period daytime visitors can discover the lavishly decorated guildhall including two real 18ft Christmas Trees visitors can also follow a fun festive trail around the Guildhall and discover clues based on the history of Christmas traditions.
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      Saturday, 2 December 2023 - Saturday, 2 December 2023

      Father Christmas at the GuildhallRelaxed Session Storytelling with Father ChristmasAll tickets must be booked in advance for all family members wishing to attending. Failure to arrive at your allocated time may result in non admission. Standard admission, return again tickets, promotional tickets, national rail promotional offers and GO CV and GOC CV+ rates do not apply to this…
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      Saturday, 2 December 2023 - Saturday, 2 December 2023

      Saturday, 9 December 2023 - Saturday, 9 December 2023

      Saturday, 16 December 2023 - Saturday, 16 December 2023

      Saturday, 23 December 2023 - Saturday, 23 December 2023

      Father Christmas at the GuildhallStorytelling with Father Christmas at St Mary's Guildhall*Please note this is a group experience which will be shared with other families at the event. Each child will have the opportunity for a short meeting with Father Christmas and they will receive a small chocolate selection box gift. (Where possible we will try to accommodate any dietary…
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      Friday, 8 December 2023 - Friday, 8 December 2023

      Tales of Tea Christmas PartyTales of Tea Christmas Party - 8th December 2023Attend our Tales of Tea Christmas Party on Friday 8th December – £37.50 per person
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      Saturday, 9 December 2023 - Saturday, 9 December 2023

      A celebration of heritageBridging the Gap : A Night of MusicNever been to St Mary's Guildhall? You can find our more on our website. Accessibility For everyone to enjoy St Mary's Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360…
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      Opening Times

      * Monday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 17:00
      Tuesday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 17:00
      Wednesday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 17:00
      Thursday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 17:00
      Friday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 16:00
      Saturday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 16:00
      Sunday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 16:00

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