A right Royal summer of fun is taking place at St Mary’s Guildhall with the launch of their new exhibition, Majestic Monarchs of St Mary’s Guildhall ,and a summer programme filled with trails, crafts and activities all with a royal theme!

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

• Dates: Open Thursdays - Sundays during the school holidays (check the website before visiting)
• Times: 11am - 4pm
• Location: St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
• Tickets: Book online at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk.

Find out how the Royals of England shaped Coventry and what a massive role they played in the development of both the city and St Mary’s, from partying to politics, from banquets to battles and all the drama in between. Uncover their stories including James II's famous custard mishap, Princess Elizabeth's narrow escape from the Gunpowder Plot, Richard II's legendary duel that never was, and George VI’s moving wartime visits to our blitzed city.

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

Walk With Kings and Queens

• Date: 19th July: 11.15 – 1.15pm. 
• Price: £15.00 per person 
• Booking: Pre-booking essential, includes entrance to St Mary’s Guildhall
• Book online at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk.

After the successful launch of their ‘Royal Coventry’ book local historians Adam Wood and Laura Keep will be back at St Mary’s Guildhall for a Walk With Kings and Queens. Join them to follow in the footsteps of royalty, as they guide you around the medieval streets surrounding St Mary’s Guildhall, and regale you with stories of visits to Coventry by Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots; of Edward VII, Edward VIII and George VI; and many more beside.

Throughout the summer the theme continues with...

A Royal Progress Family Trail: for young visitors to find colours in the rooms and then create a fun masterpiece.

The Crown Jewels Quest for older visitors; to find the clues and uncover the secret code to open the treasure chest. Use the jewels to create your very own royal crown.

Royals on tour – try on our historical costumes and use the props and your crown to take your own royal photo.

Wax melt station, stamp your own seal.

Interactive Digital Characters

Gaming Kiosks including our spice game; can you collect the spices in time for the Visitor of King James I?

Royal crafts on our craft table - including, creating you own house banner, making a fun scroll and colouring in, fun for all.

Decode the letter from Queen Elizabeth about Mary Queen of Scots.

Costumed Tudors prepping for feasts

Tickets: Book online at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk.

Open daily Thurs – Sun, but with some closures for private events. Check website for details

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