Leicester Castle – The castle the city forgot - by Mathew Morris

The story of Leicester Castle

“Leicester has a castle?” is often a visitor’s surprised response when told.

Today it might not be a fairy-tale castle of tall walls, turrets and gates but it is a hidden gem in the city’s history, for over 900 years visited by kings and colourful characters.

Join archaeologist Mathew Morris from University of Leicester Archaeological Services to find out more about the castle’s history and archaeology, including new discoveries found during the recent refurbishment of the 12th-century Great Hall, the oldest surviving aisled timber hall in Britain.

Tickets: £5.00

You may also like the following events from Leicester Museums & Galleries:

• This Sunday, 31st August, 11:30 am, Guildhall free guided tours - August in Leicester
• Next month, 9th September, 07:00 pm, Much Ado About Nothing in Leicester
• Next month, 13th September, 11:30 am, Heritage Open Day - Guided Tours in Leicester