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Discover 700 years of Power, Propaganda and Partying in the Heart of Coventry City Centre. Find out more and book tickets at www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk

21/10/2026

Spooky season has officially arrived at St Mary’s Guildhall! 🎃🧙‍♀️ From wicked magic to eerie history, we’ve got Halloween fun for all generations.

What's on:
✨ Potion-making with Gertie the Witch in the Great Hall
🩺 Face the Plague Doctor in the Prince's Chamber (will you carry the curse? 👀)
📜 Spooky crafts, spell-making & family trails
🎮 Interactive gaming & historical discovery
All activities are included with regular admission!
🎟️ Note: Plague Doctor sessions run every 30 mins for groups up to 6.
Tag your Halloween crew below! 👇

19/10/2026

Are you looking for somewhere different for your next school trip?

St Mary's Guildhall offers a variety of immersive, curriculum linked workshops for KS1-KS4. Your visit will include experienced and knowledgeable facilitators, free teacher places and planning visit.

On Wednesday 28th October 11am-2pm we would like to invite you to come and have a look around our building and a chat about our education offer.

Please note - We are not open to the public on this date. Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can admit you into the building and bring your staff ID with you.

18/10/2026

Spooky season has officially arrived at St Mary’s Guildhall! 🎃🧙‍♀️ From wicked magic to eerie history, we’ve got Halloween fun for all generations.

When: 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th & 31st October 🎃

What’s on:

✨ Potion-making with Gertie the Witch in the Great Hall
🩺 Face the Plague Doctor in the Prince’s Chamber (will you carry the curse? 👀)
📜 Spooky crafts, spell-making & family trails
🎮 Interactive gaming & historical discovery

All activities are included with regular admission!

🎟️ Note: Plague Doctor sessions run every 30 mins for groups up to 6.

Tag your Halloween crew below! 👇

16/10/2026

A great meeting is about more than business.

It’s about creating the right atmosphere for conversations, collaboration and fresh ideas.

At St Mary’s Guildhall, every meeting benefits from a unique historic backdrop, professional support and carefully considered hospitality.

Whether you’re planning a strategy session, training day or important client meeting, discover a venue that helps your event stand out.

14/10/2026

🕯️🎄 A little festive magic awaits…🎄🕯️

Join us at St Mary’s Guildhall for an atmospheric candlelit tour, filled with fascinating history, festive facts and a warming cup of mulled w**e. 🍷✨

📅 2nd & 3rd December
⏰ 5.30pm & 6.30pm

Come and experience history in a whole new light! ✨

12/10/2026

Looking for something terrifically wicked this Halloween half term? We’ve got the thing for you!

Join us on October the 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th, 31st and November 1st for a delicious Halloween-themed afternoon tea! From Pumpkin Cupcakes to Tombstone brownies!

What are you waiting for? Get into the spirit of things and join us for a children’s Halloween-themed afternoon tea in the Tales of Tea restaurant.

Book now!

11/10/2026

🌙 Looking for your next evening plans?

Forget the usual. This month, we’re turning the historic Undercroft at St Mary’s Guildhall into your after-dark destination. ✨

🍹 House-made cocktails
🥃 Inspired Small plates
🎶 Blues music & contemporary sounds
🏰 A truly unforgettable historic setting

Tales After Dark returns Thursday 29th October from 5pm

Gather your favourite people, grab a table and make a night of it.

📍 St Mary’s Guildhall, Coventry

Booking recommended, walk-ins are welcome, but tables aren’t guaranteed.

09/10/2026

🚨 Ever wondered what policing was like in years gone by?

Join a retired Coventry police officer for a fascinating journey through Coventry's policing history. Explore crime, punishment and the changing role of the police, with the chance to handle authentic museum objects and even have your fingerprints taken using traditional coloured ink!

📅 17th October 2026
⏰ 11:15am
🎟️ £7.50pp
👥 Ages 14+

A unique opportunity to experience local history firsthand and learn more about the incredible work of the Coventry Police Museum.

07/10/2026

Witches, potions, and Plague Doctors… oh my! 🎃🧙‍♀️

Looking for Halloween fun that spans the generations? St Mary’s Guildhall is bringing you a mix of eerie history and wicked magic!

Here’s what’s happening:
✨ Gertie the Witch & Friends: Potion-making and spooky fun taking over the Great Hall. Perfect for younger visitors and families!
🩺 "Appointment with the Plague Doctor": Are you brave enough? Step into the Prince's Chamber to discover historic remedies... and see if anyone in your group carries the curse of the Black Death!
📜 Plague-Themed Family Trail & Spooky Crafts: Create your own spells, dress up, and explore.
🎮 Plus: Interactive gaming kiosks, historical interpretation, and regular admission access included!

📍 St Mary's Guildhall
🎟️ Plague Doctor sessions: Groups up to 6 | Slots every 30 mins (15-min experience) | Included with regular admission!

Tag who you’re braving the Plague Doctor with! 👇

06/10/2026

✨ A venue designed for unforgettable celebrations

For couples looking for something truly unique, St Mary’s Guildhall offers a wedding experience filled with historic charm and timeless elegance.
From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, our versatile spaces provide the perfect canvas for bringing dream weddings to life.

A venue where every photograph tells a story.

Discover St Mary’s Guildhall.

Address

Bayley Lane
Coventry
CV15RN

Website

https://www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk/

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