Head to St Mary's Guildhall throughout the summer holidays for family friendly activities such as a children’s trail and summer themed crafts.

Summer at St Mary's Guildhall | Summer in Coventry City Centre

• Dates: 20th July 2024 - 1st September 2024
• Times: Opens 10am till last entry 4pm.
• Location: St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
• Tickets: Book online at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk.

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.

What's on at St Mary's Guildhall this summer?

Tudor Tuesdays - Tudor Medicine

Tues 23rd July / Tues 6th Aug / Tues 20th Aug

Join the Guildhall Tudor’s in the medieval kitchen to explore live demonstrations and find out the fascinating world of Tudor medicine. Explore a Tudor herb chest and its uses. Children’s craft and a family friendly trail will also be available. Find out more.

Tudor Tuesdays- Tudor Food in the Medieval Kitchen

Tues 30th July / Tues 13th Aug / Tues 27th Aug

Join the Guildhall Tudor’s in the medieval kitchen to explore live demonstrations and find out about different kinds of Tudor food.
Children’s craft and a family friendly trail will also be available. Find out more.

Willow Weaving Workshops - ages 14+

Sun 21st July / Wed 14th August

Have you ever fancied having a go at willow weaving? Now is your chance to learn all about the historic art of willow weaving and create your own handcrafted bird feeder and cornucopia (suitable for multiple purpose such as hanging plants). Find out more.

Discounted Tickets

Please note: If you have an eligible and active Go CV or Go CV+ card, you are entitled to discounted or free entry. Please book your tickets in advance in person at St Mary's Guildhall or purchase in person on your day of visit*.

*Subject to availability. Please note proof of valid GO CV or GO CV + card membership is required at point of sale and entry. The Go CV card is a free scheme for Coventry residents. Further details regarding Go CV can be found at go-cv.co.uk.

Book online at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk.

Tales of Tea

Why not make the most of your day out and dine in the onsite Tales of Tea restaurant where the menu includes, breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and children’s afternoon tea? To explore the Tasty menu visit the website.

St Mary's Guildhall Information

Never been to St Mary's Guildhall? You can read all about it here.

Accessibility

For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.

There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.

Parking for St Mary's Guildhall

If you’re planning a trip to St Mary’s Guildhall by car, you can park in the city centre at a variety of available car parks. The closest ones are:

• Salt Lane Multi-Storey
• Grove Street surface car park
• For further details please visit Parking - Coventry City Council