We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's Guildhall, the hidden historic gem in the heart of Coventry City Centre. In this time slot we will be offering a quieter visit, with sounds and noises turned down or off where possible and fewer people around...
Date: The first Sunday of the month
Price: Adult from £10.80, Child from £5
From 7th January...
We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's Guildhall, the hidden historic gem in the heart of Coventry City Centre. Discover 700 years of power, partying and propaganda in a unique historical setting within Coventry's Cathedral Quarter. Get hands on with our cutting edge augmented reality tour where scenes from the past come to life, or find out all about this fascinating building from our warm and welcoming guides.
Due to popular demand, one more date has been added!
The year is 1482, and you are welcome to the Great Hall at Greystone Manor, where the Earl of Greystone is holding an event to launch his new book! With the new-fangled printing press he sees this as a way to make some money, but his enemies...
Date: 23rd May 2026
Price: £45
Evening Includes:Arrival Drink, 3-Course Set Menu, Murder Mystery Entertainment, Post-Show Disco
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Join us for a relaxing Yoga & Brunch experience at St Mary’s Guildhall, set within one of Coventry’s most iconic historic venues. Begin with a guided yoga session led by Rosana, suitable for all levels, followed by a delicious brunch at Tales of Tea. Enjoy a seamless and calming morning designed to leave you feeling refreshed, recharged and ready for the day ahead.
16th, 23rd & 30th May 2026 | 9:30am & 11:00am | £35 per person
Whilst the November 1940 bombing is well known, Coventry also suffered devastating attacks on 8th and 10th April 1941. This tour marks 85 years since those events, shedding light on a lesser-known but significant moment in the city’s past.
Discover how St Mary’s Guildhall was damaged and survived during the Second World War, how it later became a centre for resistance through anti-war talks and exhibitions, and how it played a vital role in distributing ration books during and after the war. Through historic photographs, original documents, and newspaper reports, this tour offers a powerful and personal insight into how the Blitz shaped the city and its people.
24th May | 11am & 2pm | £15 per person
Step into the world of British tea traditions with an immersive tour at St Mary’s Guildhall.
Led by a costumed expert guide, discover how tea was prepared from the 1600s onwards, where Coventry residents bought their tea in the 1700s and 1800s, and what a Victorian afternoon tea at the Guildhall would have been like.
The experience continues in the historic Guildroom at Tales of Tea, where you’ll learn the etiquette of afternoon tea — from stirring your tea correctly to the proper way to eat a scone.
Dates: 4th, 5th, 11th, 18th & 25th June | 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 23rd, 30th & 31st July
Time: 2pm
Price: £45pp
Booking: Pre-booking required | Adults only
Guests are welcome to dress for the occasion, though this is not required.
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Join us on a tour about the history of St Mary's Guildhall's stunning stained-glass windows.
A knowledgeable guide will talk you through the colourful history of the various windows around the guildhall. Learn more about the 600 years-old King's window, about forgotten bricked up windows, and about the scratched-in scribbles by Victorian tradespeople.
7th June 2026 | 11am & 2pm | £15 per person
Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of policing in Coventry with a talk led by a retired Coventry police officer and current volunteer at the Coventry Police Museum.
From the earliest days of law enforcement to modern policing, this interactive session explores crime, punishment, and the changing role of the police through the years. Participants will also have the chance to get hands-on with genuine policing objects from the museum collection.
13th June | Recommended for ages 14+ | £15pp | 11:15am | 1 hour talk
As part of the experience, attendees can even have their fingerprints taken using traditional coloured ink techniques.
This engaging talk aims to bring Coventry’s policing history to life while raising awareness of the valuable work of the Coventry Police Museum.
After the talk, participants will be able to explore the Guildhall.
✨ Step into the colourful world of glassmaking! ✨
Join us at the Guildhall to explore the history behind stunning stained glass and painted windows, and uncover the stories they tell. Then get creative and design your own window-inspired artwork using card and coloured cellophane to take home!
Perfect for families and creative minds—come along and let your imagination shine!🎨
It’s 1942 and the Guildhall has been turned into a military hospital - but when a patient is found dead in his bunk, it’s up to you to uncover the truth. Question suspects, follow the clues, and discover whodunnit in this immersive wartime murder mystery.
Date: 26th June 2026 & 25th July 2026
Price: £45
Evening Includes:Arrival Drink, 3-Course Set Menu, Murder Mystery Entertainment, Post-Show Disco
Someone in your group is working against you, but can you uncover the traitor?
You will undergo a series of challenges at your table, and work as a team to root out who is the Judas among you! With fantastic prizes available, it's worth finding them quickly!
15th August 2026 | £45 per person
Evening Includes:Arrival Drink, 3-Course Set Menu, Live Entertainment, Post-Show Disco
Join Father Christmas and his merry helpers for festive fun in our beautifully decorated venue. Enjoy storytelling, gingerbread decorating, and children’s crafts — perfect for creating magical family memories.
Each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a small chocolate selection box (dietary needs accommodated where possible).
The group experience lasts about 1 hour and will be shared with other families.
28th November, 5th, 19th & 23rd December | £18 per child | £8 per adult (+ £1 booking fee)
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It's never too soon to start planning for Christmas fun! Dive into the festive spirit with St. Mary’s Guildhall's Christmas 2026 celebrations, featuring delightful daytime storytelling with Father Christmas and a dazzling Gatsby Night in the evening.
There's joy and laughter for everyone. Don't wait—check it out now and book with us to create a fantastically magical Christmas experience in 2026!
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