Worcester’s historic Guildhall is being put back in front of the public as the city prepares for its 800th anniversary year. A survey launched at is asking people what the Grade I listed building means to them, how it should be used in the years ahead and how its milestone should be marked.

The Guildhall was first established in 1227, and the current building was completed three hundred years ago. Over the centuries it has served as a court, prison, council offices and a setting for thousands of public events, making it one of the city’s most enduring civic landmarks.

Adrian Gregson said: “As the Guildhall approaches its 800th anniversary we want to find out what the building means to Worcester's citizens and visitors, to help us consider how to mark this milestone.” He added: “Whether you regularly come in to enjoy the splendour of the Guildhall or you see it as just a beautiful building to walk past on the way to the shops, we want to hear from you at

The survey asks what attracts people to visit the Guildhall, how important they believe it is for Worcester, what might bring more visitors through the doors and how the anniversary should be celebrated. It remains open until Friday, June 26, with printed copies available from the Guildhall or by calling 01905 722233.

The timing matters because the council is not just planning a commemoration. It is trying to shape the future of a building that sits on High Street in the centre of Worcester and still carries the weight of eight centuries of public life. The answers it gets will help decide both how the anniversary is marked and how the Guildhall is used next.