Why not participate in our daily tours, offered at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Join one of our knowledgeable guides as they take you around the Guildhall and share insights about the 700 years of fascinating history it has witnessed.
Bigger than you might expect, St. Mary's Guildhall boasts three unique levels waiting for your exploration. Discover the Medieval Kitchen, the Great Hall, and Caesar's Tower as you uncover the rich history within.
*Rooms that are not easily accessible or have no step free access are scanned on the digital tour and you will be able to interact with interpretation through this and zoom into the features to see them clearly*
Delve into the wonders of St. Mary's Guildhall through a self-guided tour. This experience includes an audio guide and an augmented reality digital tablet, which brings the rooms to life. See a medieval feast being cooked in the medieval kitchen or observe laws being made in the Council Chamber'. Additionally, it features a 360-degree panorama of each room, ensuring you don’t miss a thing.
To engage with international audiences, we provide our translation sheets, which can be accessed from our Muniment room.
Information sheets available in Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Chinese.
Free-standing digital tablets featuring interactive characters from the Tudor and Victorian eras are available in the Medieval Kitchen and Great Hall.
*Available in up to three languages*
St. Mary’s Guildhall provides a variety of trails throughout the year, each offering unique experiences for exploring this historic venue. These trails are enjoyable for the entire family.
Everyone can experience the joy of our interactive touchscreen gaming kiosks!
Try your hand at “The King’s Spices” game, where you'll collect the spices needed for King James I’s visit, or challenge yourself with the “Saint Who” game, where you must identify the missing items from the Saints depicted on the Tapestry.
Discover our 500 year old Coventry Tapestry, still in situ. Created somewhere between 1505 and 1515.
Discover the fascinating details of how and where the Tapestry was created. The tapestry is rich in symbolism, use the clues on our paddle boards to see if you can uncover the hidden meanings.
Immerse yourself in the excitement of dressing up in captivating costumes from various eras. Imagine the sensation of wearing a gown reminiscent of Queen Margaret of Anjou, or try on a Victorian shirt and waistcoat for a taste of the past.
Visit our unique cafe/restaurant located in the unique undercroft. Soak up 700 years of history while you indulge in coffee and cake, brunch, lunch, or one of our fabulous afternoon teas.
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