Historic houses · East Midlands
Leicester Guildhall
In or near Leicester.
The Guildhall in Leicester, England, is a timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. The Guildhall once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissio
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Leicester Guildhall is located in Leicester, postcode LE1 5DB, and is approximately 1 km from the nearest railway station, Leicester. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Guildhall in Leicester, England, is a timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. The Guildhall once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissioned in 1876. It is located in the old walled city, on a street now known as Guildhall Lane. It was used first as the meeting place for Leicester's Guild of Corpus Christi and then later for the more formal Corporation of Leicester. The hall was used for many purposes, including council meetings, feasts, as a courtroom, and for theatrical performances; the ultimatum given to the city during English Civil War was discussed here. It is a Grade I listed building, and the surrounding area, also including the Cathedral of St Martin's, is a conservation area, one of three in Leicester.
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Official information
The Leicester Guildhall is a historical site where visitors can explore the story of King Richard III through interactive displays and exhibitions. It offers insights into medieval history, including the Wars of the Roses and the archaeological discovery of Richard's remains.
From the Wikipedia article
The Guildhall in Leicester, England, is a timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. The Guildhall once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissioned in 1876. It is located in the old walled city, on a street now known as Guildhall Lane. It was used first as the meeting place for Leicester's Guild of Corpus Christi and then later for the more formal Corporation of Leicester. The hall was used for many purposes, including council meetings, feasts, as a courtroom, and for theatrical performances; the ultimatum given to the city during English Civil War was discussed here. It is a Grade I listed building, and the surrounding area, also including the Cathedral of St Martin's, is a conservation area, one of three in Leicester.
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Background
History
The Great Hall was built around 1390 as the meeting place of the Guild of Corpus Christi. The Guild was an association of merchants and gentry established in 1350 to protect trade in the town and for a variety ritual purposes. It was dedicated to the Eucharist, the bread and wine of Holy Communion believed by Catholic Christians to hold the divine presence of Christ’s Body (or Corpus Christi in Latin). The Guildhall was used for banquets, festivals, and as the lodging of a priest who prayed for the souls of deceased Guild members in a chantry chapel in nearby St Martin's Church. The Corporation of Leicester was created in 1589 and came to use the Guildhall as its meeting place and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6347, -1.1377
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 5DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- +44 300 300 0900
- Established
- 1390
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1 km
- Official site
- www.kriii.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Leicester Guildhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Guildhall?
- Leicester Guildhall is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 5DB), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Leicester Guildhall?
- The Guildhall in Leicester, England, is a timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. The Guildhall once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissio
- How do I get to Leicester Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 5DB.
- When was Leicester Guildhall built?
- Built or established in 1390.
- Who owns Leicester Guildhall?
- Leicester Guildhall is owned by Leicester City Council.
- How do I get to Leicester Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 5DB.