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St Mary's GuildhallSt Mary's Guildhall

One of the finest mediaeval guildhalls in England, it stands on the other side of Bayley Lane from the ruins of Coventry Cathedral and has stood at the heart of Coventry since the 1340s.

The Great Hall dates from the late 14th and early 15th century and houses a fine tapestry dating from 1500. The Mary Queen of Scots Room is so named because of the imprisonment of the Scottish Queen here in 1569.

It also has associations with George Eliot and William Shakespeare. Parts of the building are not accessible to wheelchair users.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups On-site catering On-site light refreshments Public toilets Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry
Free admission.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open Sunday to Thursday 10am - 4pm between Sunday 14th March and Sunday 3rd October 2010.
Please note that the Guildhall will be closed on the following dates: 1st April, 20th May, 5th September.
   
St Mary's Guildhall
St Mary's Guildhall
 
 

Contact

St Mary's Guildhall
Tel: 024 7683 3328.
View the St Mary's Guildhall websitewww.coventry.gov.uk/stmarys
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Venue

St Mary's Guildhall

Bayley Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RN

View the St Mary's Guildhall websitewww.coventry.gov.uk/stmarys

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Map reference: SP 336789


Located within the Cathedral Quarter opposite the Cathedral ruins.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Coventry mainline station

Partial disabled access using wheelchair lifts to undercroft & great hall.

Also at this venue

Coventry Freemen's GuildCoventry Freemen's Guild
Godiva's in the UndercroftGodiva's in the Undercroft

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 11, Sun 12 Sep 2010 Heritage Open Days
Fri 8 Oct 2010 Paranormal Investigation with 'Haunted Happenings'

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid

  • paving slabs, some cobbles

  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Nut free
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • Routes along ground floor and basement levels are accessible to wheelchairs and/or visitors with limited mobility, although access to upper floors restricted.