St Mary’s Guildhall, nestled in Coventry’s renowned Cathedral Quarter, is offering groups the chance to combine guided tours with a captivating live falconry experience that delves into the historic use of birds of prey during Tudor times.
Available Wednesday to Saturday when booked alongside a standard group tour, the falconry experience is led by an expert falconer and includes a historical talk and up-close encounters with kestrels and owls.
The activity adds a new dimension to group visits, combining heritage with hands-on interaction in one of Britain’s most atmospheric medieval settings. Guided tours last 45 minutes to one hour and start from £15 per person; the additional birds of prey experience starts at £100 per group.
Across its 700-year history, St Mary’s Guildhall has played host to monarchs including Henry VI and Mary Queen of Scots, as well as housing the crown jewels and surviving the 1940 Blitz. Guests can explore its recently restored medieval kitchen, step into the Great Hall which houses the 500-year-old Coventry Tapestry, the oldest still in situ in Britain, and even enjoy afternoon tea in the atmospheric undercroft at Tales of Tea.
Abi Moore, Heritage and Venue Manager at St Mary’s Guildhall, said, “Our falconry experience is a really engaging way to bring history to life for groups. Birds of prey played a prominent role in Tudor culture, and there’s something unforgettable about seeing them up close in the grandeur of a venue that was once at the centre of royal affairs.”
To find out more or to book, visit www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk or contact the team by email for group bookings.
