Self-Guided Tour of St Mary’s Guildhall Coventry

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St Mary’s Guildhall Coventry has a rich history and interesting past spanning 700 years. It was the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, has housed the Crown Jewels, was the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, and has hosted famous literary figures such as the English novelist and poet George Eliot.

You can explore the newly unveiled medieval kitchen on this self-guided tour around the guildhall. It is one of the best preserved in England uncovered for the first time in 100 years. See where feasts would have been prepared for kings and where the poor of Coventry were fed during the Victorian era when it functioned as a soup kitchen.

Enjoy the famous Coventry Tapestry that still hangs in its original spot after 500 years and follow the threads of the medieval wool trade that helped make Coventry an important centre of commerce and power. 
Your self-guided tour of St Mary’s Guildhall includes an audio and augmented reality digital tablet where you can hear and see the fascinating history of the building.

Located in the heart of Coventry’s city centre, St Mary’s Guildhall is a hidden gem that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. Whether you are a local or a visitor, there is so much to learn about this incredible building.