St Mary’s Guildhall and Aunty Jen Productions invite your children to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Performance Workshop.
A unique opportunity for your children to join AJP this summer at St Mary’s Guildhall for some magical midsummer mayhem!
Learn songs, dances and even some of the lines of Shakespeare’s 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' and then join in with the professional actors and perform for family and friends.
At the end of the workshop children will be performing what they have been doing to an audience | 2 audience tickets will be allocated per child to watch the performance at 3pm. All other tickets will cost standard admission entry.
Pre booking is required | Ages 6 - 14 years
Dates: 22nd and 23rd August ( Individual workshops, these are one day workshops each).
Time: 10am registration
Price: £20per child
Get up close with up to six majestic birds of prey, from elegant barn owls to powerful peregrine falcons, all in the stunning surroundings of our beautiful medieval Great Hall.
😎A Rare Hands-On Experience! Meet these incredible birds, learn all about the ancient art of falconry, and even hold one for a special photo opportunity! It’s a truly summer-tastic way to celebrate this wonderful season!
Pre booking is recommended, but walk ups welcome.
Summer Holiday Dates:📌24th July | 30th July | 7th August | 14th August | 21st August | 27th August
Times: 10AM | 11:30AM | 1:30PM | 3PM (includes 30 mins to explore after!)
Price: £12pp
Along with our delightful regular daily tours and admissions, we invite you to St. Mary's Guildhall to experience our Summertime Storytime theme.
☀️St. Mary’s Guildhall warmly welcomes you this summer and invites you to partake in some creative storytelling. | Please note there are some days when we have other events on, always check available dates before visiting.☀️
🎨Explore the Guildhall with our Arts Trail! | You can see all sorts of fascinating art pieces throughout the building. Discover fun and interesting facts about each one. 🎨
🖍️Delight in our seasonal crafts! | You can make various types of puppets and unleash your creativity with engaging writing prompts.✂️
🌻Join us for an engaging activity in the Great Hall featuring delightful puppetry! It's a wonderful way to inspire imagination and ensure fun for the whole family! 🎭
📖Join us every Sunday from 27th July till 31st August at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. for a delightful sound-scaping Storytime! | Children are welcome to participate by using instruments to enhance the storytelling experience. | This event is included with regular admission. | Please be aware that on August 10th, there will only be an afternoon session.🎵
Prices: General admission prices apply.
Join us for a unique immersive journey into the Victorian era with our Special Costumed Tour Experience at the historic St Mary’s Guildhall.
Your experience includes:
A costumed guided tour led by knowledgeable guides in Victorian attire
Insightful tales of the Guildhall’s fascinating past and its role during the Victorian period
Free time after your tour to explore the Guildhall at your own pace—wander through the Great Hall, marvel at the stained glass, and enjoy the atmospheric surroundings
Date: 13th July | 7 September | 9th November
Price: Adult £13 | Child £9.50
Join us for an extraordinary and unique immersive journey into the Tudor era with our Special Costumed Tour Experience at the historic St Mary’s Guildhall.
As you explore the majestic rooms and secret nooks of this medieval marvel, you’ll be accompanied by guides dressed in Tudor attire, bringing the fascinating stories of the past vividly to life.
📅Tour Dates:
Admission Prices:
£12 per adult (+£1 admin fee).
£8.50 concessions (over 60s + students, plus £1 admin fee).
Dive into history in an engaging way with this unique opportunity. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for a memorable day out, this tour offers a fascinating insight into a past era within one of Coventry’s most iconic buildings.
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.
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
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 have other ideas as he is found, dead, just before the party starts!
Can you solve the mystery of Greystone Manor?
Murder Mystery Evening Includes:
- Arrival Drink
- 3-Course Set Menu
- Murder Mystery Entertainment
- Post-Show Disco
Date: 6th September 2025
Price: £45
Visit St Mary’s Guildhall for a captivating one-man performance of "A Christmas Carol" and Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation in this 45 minute 1 man show as you immerse yourself in the timeless tale. Inluded is a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.
Date: Dec 10th | Time: 2:00 PM | £16pp | Recommended for guests ages 16+ | Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis | 45 minutes to explore after.
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