Head to St Mary's Guildhall over the festive season for special Christmas events you'll never forget!

Christmas at St Mary's Guildhall | Christmas in Coventry

• Dates: 
  • Storytelling with Father Christmas - 28th November, 5th, 19th & 23rd December 2026
  • Relaxed Storytelling Session with Father Christmas - 28th November & 19th December 2026
  • Festive Party Night - 5th, 9th, 18th & 19th December 2026
  • Festive Afternoon Tea - 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th December 2026
  • Candlelight Mulled Wine Tours - 2nd & 3rd December 2026
  • Gatsby Night - 4th & 11th December 2026
  • A Victorian Christmas Day - 3rd, 20th & 21st December 2026
  • A Tudor Christmas Day - 4th December 2026
  • Festive Murder Mystery - 10th & 17th December 2026
    
    
• Location: Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
• Age suitability: There's something for everyone
• Tickets: Book online at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk.

Christmas Events at St Mary's Guildhall

Storytelling with Father Christmas

Join Father Christmas and his merry helpers for festive fun in this beautifully decorated venue. Enjoy storytelling, gingerbread decorating, and children’s crafts - perfect for creating magical family memories. 

• Dates: 28th November, 5th, 19th, 23rd December 2026 
• Relaxed session: With sounds and lights turned down and fewer guests - 28th November & 19th December 2026
• Suitable for: All ages
• Price: £18 per child | £9 per adult (+ £1 booking fee)
• Tickets: Book here

Festive Party Night

Christmas Party Night is the perfect way to enjoy a night of food, and dancing in one of Coventry’s most historic venues. Enjoy a sparkling arrival drink, a three-course set meal, and half a bottle of wine per guest.

• Dates: 5th, 9th, 18th & 19th December 2026 
• Suitable for: Ages 18+
• Price: £45.95 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

Carols at the Guildhall with Festive Afternoon Tea

Step into the festive season with an unforgettable afternoon of Christmas carols, performed by professional singers from Coventry Cathedral, while enjoying a delicious festive afternoon tea.

• Dates: 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th December 2026 
• Suitable for: All ages
• Price: From £42 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

Candlelight Evening Mulled Wine Tours 

Step into the enchanting ambiance of candlelight at St Mary’s Guildhall. Savour a comforting cup of mulled wine while our knowledgeable guide takes you on a journey through this extraordinary building, illuminating centuries of history with delightful festive facts and seasonal joy.

• Dates: 2nd & 3rd December 2026
• Suitable for: Ages 18+ 
• Price: £16 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

Gatsby Night

It’s 1928 and Jay Gatsby has brought along his favourite act, The Chicago Swing Sisters, to set the scene. Enjoy arrival drink, a three-course set meal, live entertainment, and a lively disco to keep the party going. Dress to impress and get ready for a night of style, and celebration

• Dates: 4th & 11th December 2026
• Suitable for: Ages 18+. 
• Price: £44.95 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

A Victorian Christmas Day

Join us for a delightful Victorian Christmas themed day and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of St Mary’s Guildhall, beautifully adorned for the season. Discover the traditions of Christmas in the Victorian Era, and explore the customs that have influenced todays modern Christmas.

• Dates: 3rd, 20th & 21st December 2026
• Suitable for: All ages
• Price: From £15 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

A Tudor Christmas Day

Celebrate the season with us at St Mary’s Guildhall, where you can explore and discover enchanting customs from centuries past, including the Tudor preparations for the 12 Days of Christmas. Throughout the day, immerse yourself in the sights and stories of Tudor feasting, games, and joyful festivities.

• Dates: 4th & 19th December 2026
• Suitable for: All ages 
• Price: £15.00 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

A Tudor Christmas Day

It’s Christmas Eve, 1836. Scrooge and Marley are celebrating another great year of trading when disaster strikes – and Marley is killed. But who did it? You will be visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, who is desperate to find out the truth, and it’s your job to help him!

• Dates: 10th & 17th December 2026 
• Suitable for: All ages 
• Price: £45.00 per person (+ £1 booking fee) 
• Tickets: Book here

St Mary's Guildhall Information

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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