Celebrate May the Tudor way!
Experience Tudor May Day merriment by joining us to celebrate the end of winter and welcoming the renewal of new life and the return of warmth and sunlight (hopefully!)
May day was an important festival for the Tudors, rooted in tradition, it was seen as the first day of summer and was a time to make merry with much feasting and dancing. Nature was celebrated with flowers collected and garlands made symbolising fertility and rebirth.
Join the Guildhall Tudor’s in our Medieval Kitchen from Monday 27th May- Friday 31st May to find out all about the Tudor May Day celebrations and make your own willow crown to mark the joy of the new season.
Throughout the week there will also be a trail to discover the green men throughout the building, decipher their meaning and collect a prize! There will also be an opportunity to make your own pipe cleaner flower bouquets and green men masks for the perfect family friendly day out.
🌷 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Coventry. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at St Mary’s Guildhall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
📍 Venue: St Mary’s Guildhall
📅 Dates and times: on 23rd May at 5.30pm or 7.30pm.
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
Programme – Clocks, Shiver, Speed of Sound, Trouble, Fix You, Paradise, Something Just Like This, Yellow, My Universe, The Scientist & A Sky Full of Stars.
Performers – String Quartet – to be announced!
Visit the Candlelight website to book tickets.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at St Mary’s Guildhall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
📅 13th June at 9.30 pm. ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Programme: Love Story, Cardigan, Blank Space, Enchanted, Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Fortnight (ft. Post Malone), All Too Well, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Cruel Summer, But Daddy I Love Him, You Belong With Me, Shake It Off.
Please visit the Candlelight webpage to find out more.
St Mary’s Guildhall is hosting the Uk’s leading Sustainable Fashion Vintage Kilo sale company.
Further information and tickets to the sale can be found via the ‘FIND OUT MORE’ tab below.
Please note this event is not managed by St Mary’s Guildhall and the usual offering including guided tours and the digital tour will not be available on this date.
🌷 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Coventry. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at St Mary´s Guildhall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
📍 Venue: St Mary’s Guildhall
📅 Dates and times: on 13th June at 5.30 pm and 7.30pm.
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
Programme – Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Killer Queen, Love of My Life, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Don’t Stop Me Now, Bicycle Race, Who Wants to Live Forever & The Show Must Go On.
Performers – String quartet – to be announced!
Visit the Candlelight website to book your tickets.
🌷 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Coventry. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at St Mary’s Guildhall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
📍 Venue: St. Mary’s Guildhall
📅 Dates and times: on 13th June at 9.30pm.
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
Programme – The Complete Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Performers – String quartet – to be announced!
Visit the Candlelight website to book your tickets today.
Attendees will have the pleasure of meeting a knowledgeable gin enthusiast from ‘The Warwickshire Gin Company’, who will guide them through the intricate botanical profiles of the shop’s gin varieties. Guests will have the delightful opportunity to sample these exquisite selections and savor their distinct flavors. Adding to the charm of the evening, there will be live musical entertainment, and the bar will remain open, offering a variety of drinks for purchase in the inviting atmosphere of the undercroft.
Visitors on this special combined tour will have the chance to marvel at two of Europe’s most remarkable tapestries and uncover centuries of captivating history.
Situated in the vibrant heart of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is inviting guests to embark on a journey through seven centuries of rich history with its immersive history-inspired experience – the Tale of Two Tapestries.
The 1 hour and 15 minute guided tour combines a visit to St Mary’s Guildhall Coventry and the world-famous Coventry Cathedral, offering a unique opportunity to discover the rich history of two extraordinary tapestries: the largest tapestry in Europe located in Coventry Cathedral, and the Coventry Tapestry, the oldest tapestry still in its original place after 500 years.
Explore the intricate craftwork and vibrant colours which have stood the test of time, with expert guides revealing enchanting stories woven into the fabric of the two masterpieces, as well as their historical and spiritual significance.
Book your tickets to secure your tickets today!
Embark on a captivating journey through seven centuries of history at St Mary’s Guildhall, a prominent haunted venue in Coventry.
On October 21st and 22nd, 2024, visitors can hear tales of paranormal phenomena and captivating folklore in the stunning and atmospheric building.
Discover the newly unveiled medieval kitchen, where the Guildhall’s Tudor guide will transport you back in time with their narratives of grime and punishment. Find out what a tussy mussy was and delve into the intricacies of superstitions designed to ward off evil. Learn about macabre punishments prevalent during that bygone era such as the ‘scold’s bridle’ and don’t miss the opportunity to come face-to-face with ‘WhatsIt,’ the real life ‘ghost owl,’ previously believed to embody the symbolism of death.
Walking in the footsteps of historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots and Frederick Douglass, allow our guided ghost stories tour to immerse you in centuries of enthralling history that unfolded in Coventry.
This event is currently open for group bookings of 10+. The experience is estimated to take around 1 hour with additional free time to explore the building at visitors’ leisure. £12pp to book please email traveltrade@noordinaryhospitality.com
Join us on Dec 4th and 12th at St Mary’s Guildhall and step into the past this holiday season with Scrooge’s Spirit: A Festive Journey Through Dickensian Coventry 🎩
Step into the enchanting holiday atmosphere at St Mary’s Guildhall, adorned in festive splendour, on December 11th and 17th. Embark on a seasonal, guided tour of this historic 700-year-old building, where knowledgeable guides will regale you with tales of Christmas traditions throughout the ages. Immerse yourself in the Christmas charm of the Guildhall, featuring breathtaking decorations, real trees, twinkling lights, and the invigorating scent of evergreen.
Join Father Christmas for a seasonal story in the great hall, gingerbread decorating in the medieval kitchen, plus enjoy exploring the specular historical rooms along with a range of children’s crafts at the beautifully festively decorated venue.
Selected Saturday dates in November and December: 30th November, 7th December, 21st December and 23rd December.
This experience will be around an hour long.
Experience festive fun and winter wamring delights.
Discover 700 years of power, partying and propaganda in a unique historical setting within Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter. In these dedicated time slots we will be offering a quieter visit, with sounds and noises turned down or off where possible and fewer people around.
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