# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin by Irene Turlington.

There has been historic links between the Guildhall and St. Martins Church since around 1350. The religious Guild of Corpus Christi had their altar in the great south aisle in St. Martins.

The Town Library was moved from St. Martins to the Chantry Priests Rooms in 1632 in the Guildhall.

There are connections with the English Civil War and the Siege of Leicester, to name but a few.

On this tour we will be particularly concentrating on members of the Herrick Family - Robert Heyricke - the Alderman and Mayor of Leicester, and Sir William Herrick.

The tour will begin in the Cathedral and then continue in the Guildhall next door.

This tour is part of the Leicestershire & Rutland Festival of Archaeology 2026.

Free, ticketed event.

Tour Times:

Tuesday 7th July for 11am

Wednesday 22nd July for 11am

*Please note the tour begins in Leicester Cathedral and then moves across to the Guildhall.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/the-guildhall-and-the-cathedral-church-of-st-martin-the-herrick-connections-tour/200029942048803
- **Event Categories**: Festivals
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leicester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leicester Guildhall
- **lat**: 52.6347
- **long**: -1.13769
- **full address**: Leicester Guildhall, Leicester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour being held?
  - **A:** The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour takes place on Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Leicester Guildhall, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour?
  - **A:** The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour is organized by Leicester Museums & Galleries.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin – The Herrick Connections Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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