The award-winning medieval venue introduces hands-on encounters with birds of prey alongside guided tours, offering groups a blend of heritage and interactive history in one of Britain’s most atmospheric settings.
Visitors to one of the country’s finest medieval guildhalls can now take flight into the world of falconry as part of an enhanced group travel experience.
St Mary’s Guildhall, nestled in Coventry’s 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.
What the falconry experience includes
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 majestic birds such as 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.
Explore 700 years of history at St Mary’s Guildhall
Across its 700-year history, St Mary’s Guildhall, Coventry 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 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.
“This is a unique opportunity to combine learning with wonder in one of the Midlands’ most remarkable heritage settings.”
To find out more about visiting St Mary’s Guildhall as a group or to book, go to www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk or contact traveltrade@noordinaryhospitality.com.
