There's lots going on at Coventry Charterhouse this autumn!

Autumn at Charterhouse Coventry | Events in Coventry

• Dates: Open most Weds - Sun - please check the website before visiting. Special event dates below!
• Times: 
  • House: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Garden: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Café: 09:00 – 17:00
• Location: Coventry Charterhouse, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JR 
• Booking: No need to book - just turn up!
• Find out more: Check the website for opening days/times before you visit!

Step inside one of Coventry’s hidden gems - a stunning 14th-century monastery turned peaceful city escape. Wander historic rooms, spot rare medieval wall paintings and explore leafy gardens once tended by monks. A place of stories, stillness and discovery in the heart of the city.

What's on at Coventry Charterhouse this Autumn? 

Build a Boat Adventure Play at Coventry Charterhouse this half term

• Weds - Sun between 29th October and 2nd November 2025
• Free with admission. Booking Essential
• Find out more

Celebrate 80 years of the Moomins this October half term with a magical family adventure at Coventry Charterhouse. In collaboration with Moomin Characters and Counterpoint Arts, Woodland Tribe will lead an exciting experience in the walled garden. 

Children will help build the Moomins’ boat – a favourite from the Moomin books – using real tools like hammers and saws (under expert guidance). Alongside the build, there will be creative Moomin themed crafts in the activity room to make and take home.

Over the course of each day children will help build a Moomin inspired boat, which featured heavily in the Moomin books, as well as take part in a range of Moomin themed craft activities to take home. Each 75 minute session is a lively mix of hands-on building using real tools (including hammers, saws and nails!), creative making and playing. 

Woodland Tribe are the UK masters of constructive play, with sold out residencies at Tate Modern, Southbank Centre, Compton Verney Art Gallery and major UK festivals.  

This unforgettable family activity is not to be missed. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.   

Standard admission fees apply. Free for National Trust members.   

Café at Coventry Charterhouse 

Farmers Fayre at the Charterhouse are a local family-owned business who run the 60-seat café within the historic house. Whether you’re looking for a delicious lunch, a tasty breakfast to start your day or an afternoon tea there will be a wide-ranging menu for you to pick from on your visit. Find out more.

Children's Play Area at Coventry Charterhouse 

Coventry Charterhouse has a small play area and green spaces on the doorstep of the historic Charterhouse. The play area includes swings, trim trail, balance beam, climbing net, climbing frame, fort with slide and a new 'blossom play area' - space to run and climb amongst the blossom trees. Find out more.

Parking at Coventry Charterhouse

There is a large car park available for Charterhouse visitors just off London Road (A4114). National Trust members park for free. Non members simply pay for parking at the machine in reception or please register via Just Park app and location ID 999745. Charges apply after first hour £2.20 for up to 2 hours, £3.20 for up to 3 hours, £5.20 for up to 8 hours.

How to Get There

• Car: Coventry Charterhouse is accessed off London Road (A4114), Coventry. 
• Satnav: CV1 2JR
• Train: The park is approximately one mile from Coventry Rail Station.
• On foot: Access the park from London Road or through the entrance between 229 and 232 Humber Avenue.