Explore Coventry’s fascinating history with immersive, curriculum-linked learning.

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A unique opportunity to step back in time.

Explore Coventry’s fascinating history with immersive, curriculum-linked workshops that encourage historical enquiry, ignite imagination and inspire creativity. If you are an educator who would like to get involved with the development of St Mary’s Guildhall’s formal learning offer from Early Years to Higher Education, please contact The Education Team on education@noordinaryhospitality.com.

To book a learning visit, download and fill out our booking form below and email us a copy.

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A Guildhall full of fascinating stories

Ruling the city

In 1456, Coventry became the capital of England and home to King Henry VI and his queen Margaret of Anjou during the Wars of the Roses.

Inspiring art and culture

The Great Hall inspired pioneering female author George Elliot, for the pivotal court scene in her classic novel, Adam Bede.

Fit for royalty

The Guildhall hosted royal visits and feasts for Princess Elizabeth, King James I, and King James II with performances from William Shakespeare.

The finest in Britain

The famous and rare medieval tapestry was installed in the Great Hall in honour of Henry VI in the 1500s before the Reformation.

Follow the journey of St Mary’s legacy

Regarded as a masterpiece of architecture, symbolism, and the finest Guildhall in Britain, St Mary’s is a historical charm within Coventry City. Explore the interactive and immersive kitchen soundscape smells in the medieval kitchens and dress up in costumes of those who were linked to the Guildhall. Surround yourself with medieval tales of Coventry’s medieval merchant guilds, royalty, and culture when you follow the journey of St Mary’s Guildhall legacy.

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Visit Coventry and follow the journey of St Mary’s legacy

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Information and FAQs

Download and fill our our booking form here and email this back education@noordinaryhospitality.com. We will be in touch to discuss and confirm your booking.

We have a lift to the first floor, as well as ramps and stairlifts. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and separate spiral stairs to descend. Where there is no lift, access will be provided on a tablet with a 360 panoramic view of the rooms during the tours.

What our visitors say

“Bringing classroom learning
to life”

Thanks to Jesse and the team at St Marys Guildhall for bringing the students learning of Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots to life. The students were very complimentary of the staff and their knowledge of the Elizabethan era.

We look forward to visiting again in the near future with other year groups to bring their classroom learning to life. The students particularly enjoyed examining the tapestry and work with primary sources.

Eden Girls School

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Explore Coventry’s fascinating history with immersive, curriculum-linked learning.

A unique opportunity to step back in time.