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It's Reigning Royals this May half term! May 27th – June 4th

St Mary's Guildhall

27 May 2023 to 04 June 2023 (10:00 - 16:30)

Description

It's reigning royals at St Mary's Guildhall! During the May school holidays families are invited to get hands on with history. Knight School - Saturday 27th May Think you have what it takes to be a knight of the realm? Aspiring knights will learn sword moves and the tactical defence skills needed to occupy this daring role! Medieval Kitchen - Tuesday 30th May and Thursday 1st June Experience living history Tudors in the Medieval Kitchen where families can get hands on at making a sugarcraft flower, plus learn about weird and wonderful medieval banquet etiquette. Daily Activities - Saturday 27th May - Sunday 4th June Children can also enjoy daily making their own crown, designing a coat of arms for their own royal household and dress up in period costume before being immersed in 700 years of history via a virtual reality tour and be wowed by the story of the Coventry tapestry as it unfolds digitally before their eyes. Tickets can be purchased at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk and discounted rates apply for GO CV members, with free entry for GO+ card members. Tales of Tea To complete the experience, guests can enjoy brunch, lunch or afternoon tea in Tales of Tea – the atmospheric restaurant located in the Undercroft of St Mary’s Guildhall. Please book your table in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Additional 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 toilets 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

General

Bookable	Yes
Online	No
Free Entry	No

Venue: St Mary's Guildhall

Coventry's hidden gem, St Mary's Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration. With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary's Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot. Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre's Cathedral quarter, St Mary's Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life. A Guildhall full of fascinating stories Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry's resilience and rebirth. Food and feasting: The Guildhall's medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry's poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s. Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall's Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks. Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I 'for her own protection'. 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. Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments. *Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.

Tel: 02477103695

Email: smgh@noordinaryhospitality.com

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Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00
Sunday	10:00 - 16:00

Access Facilities

parent and baby
accessible toilet
baby changing facilities
family friendly venue
hearing aid loop
wheelchair accessible
age friendly
guide dogs welcome
assistance-dogs-welcome

Audiences

youth
older-people
couples

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