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
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.
Date: Thursday - Sunday
Dates: 1st & 24th October | 1-3pm
Price: Free entry to the Community Tapestry only.
Led by a costumed expert guide, discover how tea was prepared from the 1600s onwards, where Coventry residents bought their tea and what a Victorian afternoon tea at the Guildhall would have been like. The experience continues in the historic Guildroom at Tales of Tea. See more.
Dates: 16th October, 6th November | 2pm
Price: £45 Per person
Dates: 1st November 2026 | 2pm
Price: from £12.50
Through interactive learning and hands on activities, this workshop aims to help participants develop an awareness of, and learn more about, what was happening during WW2 on the Home Front, from a Coventry perspective.
Date: November 12th and 19th | 11am | 2 hours |
Price: £8 per child, £1 per adult | Maximum two adults per booking | Recommended age – 5-15 yrs
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.
Date: 15th November, | 11am
Price: £15 Per person| recommended for ages 14+
Date: 13th November 2026
Price: £45 Per person
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).
Dates: 28th November, 5th, 19th & 23rd December | 11am
Price: £18 Per Child | £9 Per Adult (+ £1 booking fee)
Make your own festive Christmas wreath with fresh greenery, cosy decorations, friendly guidance and a sparkling welcome drink or tea coffee.
Make your own festive Christmas wreath with fresh greenery, cosy decorations, friendly guidance and a sparkling welcome drink. No experience needed!
Dates: 29th November | 2pm
Price: £53.80 Per Adult
This workshop celebrates Tudor festive traditions. Learn about the 12 days of Christmas and how Tudor preparations centred around the seasonal natural resources they had available. Get hands on and make a mini kissing bough, studded orange and pinecone hanging decoration.
Date: December 3rd | 11am | 2 hours
Price: £8.50 per child, £1 per adult | Maximum two adults per booking | Recommended age – 5-15 yrs
This workshop celebrates Victorian festive traditions. Discover the history of a Victorian Christmas, and the many traditions that we still use today. Get creative making your own Christmas card and cracker to take home. Find out how Victorians entertained themselves and enjoy some entertaining parlour games and singing.
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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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