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Leicester is privileged to have one of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country dating back 600 years. The Guildhall is a historic building and the oldest building still in use in the city. It was Leicester’s first police station and...more

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paula5957

london

8730

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Free History

We were able to wander around and explore this old building close to the cathedral. Unfortunately the adjoining cafe was closing but that looked worth a visit too.

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank paula5957

Many thanks Paula for coming to see The Guildhall too. Great to hear you enjoyed it and hope we can welcome you back to the museum (and café) next time!

Gordon D

Leicester, United Kingdom

3030

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Worth a visit

Not many places these days that are free to visit. See the dungeons and the courtyard with lots of period features. Coffee and cake in the cafe to finish off.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Gordon D

Many thanks Gordon for coming to see us, great to hear you enjoyed the Guildhall and café too!

D0risim0

London, United Kingdom

20490

Reviewed February 18, 2019

Absolutely stunning building

We decided to have a little look around the town whilst staying at a hotel closeby, this building is beautiful and has an amazing history to it.

Date of experience: February 2019

2 Thank D0risim0

Many thanks for coming to see us and your kind review, great to hear you enjoyed it and hope you had a good visit to Leicester too.

Maria G

349

Reviewed February 10, 2019

A Good Little Visit

The Guildhall has some very nice architecture and artifacts and well worth a visit and it is free to go in. It gives you a great impression of the period and the staff were lovely and helpful and we fell upon it when we had...More

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank Maria G

Many thanks for your visit and kind review to the Guildhall, great to hear you enjoyed the museum and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

SilicoJack

Wellington, New Zealand

26334

Reviewed January 18, 2019 via mobile

Interesting insight

This was another museum we did today. Provided a really cool insight into the history of the area and some of the political history. Once again, fairly small. Some very cool architecture though. Buildings older than New Zealand’s history!

Date of experience: January 2019

1 Thank SilicoJack

Many thanks for your visit and review! Great to hear you enjoyed the Guildhall and look forward to welcoming you back again when next in Leicester!

mlj2714

Market Harborough, United Kingdom

3410

Reviewed December 24, 2018

Much improved

Since a King was found this area of Leicester has come into its own, the council has improved walkways and tidyied the buildings up. its part the bonus from the Cathedral updating going on in the city.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank mlj2714

Many thanks for your kind review and visit to The Guildhall, great to hear you enjoyed it and look forward to welcoming you back again when next in Leicester.

brilandhen

London, United Kingdom

3712

Reviewed December 23, 2018

short visit but very enjoyable

There was a wedding at the time but we had a great time, our grandchildren enjoyed a slice of history

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank brilandhen

Many thanks for your review and visit, great to hear you enjoyed it. Hope you can come again another time and enjoy one of our event / performance days as well.

Ian S

Kettering, United Kingdom

482120

Reviewed November 2, 2018 via mobile

Super museum

We had never been to Leicester before but our good experiences at the Visitor Centre, Cathedral and Guildhall mean we can’t wait to return! This is an excellent museum which serves as a good introduction to the history of the City and then there is...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Ian S

Many thanks for your great review! Delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to The Guildhall and Richard III sites. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to the city.

alanfpolaine

Dersingham, United Kingdom

2310

Reviewed October 24, 2018 via mobile

Leicester Guild Hall

This GuildHall is of Historical interest. It once housed England's third oldest Public Library Est. 1632 AD. It has very well preserved buildings and a good museum, including Old Gaol Cells of the time. Well worth a visit.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank alanfpolaine

Many thanks Alan for your kind review and great to hear you enjoyed the visit. Hope we can welcome you back again to the Guildhall again.

tony b

Leicester, United Kingdom

3920

Reviewed October 15, 2018

It is what it is - a big hall

not a lot to see really, it is a big hall with a lot of history behind it. but if you are in the area and are already visiting Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III visitor centre you may as well complete the set and...More

Date of experience: November 2017

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Torsmith01

Hello, we are thinking about having our wedding here at the Guildhall but do not know where to go afterwards for a sit down dinner/food or evening party? any suggestions for those of you that were married here? I know Hotel Maiyango does not have the restaurant and doesn't cater for wedding receptions anymore. Many Thanks,

January 9, 2019|

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Hello, we very much hope you do choose us at The Guildhall! We don't have formal arrangements with other venues to continue your wedding celebrations, but Wgyston's House and St Martins House are both lovely places on our... More

Seniorcitizen10

Is the Richard III exhibition in the Guildhall ?

January 28, 2017|

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Hi Lee, the Richard III exhibition at The Guildhall was a temporary one, but there's now a Leicester Medieval exhibition (free admission) on display. The Richard III Visitor Centre across the road from the Guildhall and... More