Summer at Charterhouse Coventry

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

Summer at Charterhouse Coventry | Events in Coventry

Dates: Open most Weds - Sun during the Summer Holidays - please check the website before visiting. Special event dates below!
Times:
- House: 10:00 – 16:00
- Garden: 09:00 – 17:00
- Café: 08:00 – 17:00
Location: Charterhouse Heritage Park, London Rd, 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 Summer?

Festival of Archaeology

Friday 26th July | 10:00 – 15:30
Find out more: Festival Of Archaeology at Coventry Charterhouse
Free with admission. No booking required.

Join us for a fun, hands-on day exploring the archaeology of Charterhouse and the heritage of Coventry. Try your hand at mock excavations, explore geophysical surveys, get involved with site material displays and archaeology trails, and enjoy interactive activities for children. Delivered in collaboration with Medieval Coventry, Historic Coventry Trust, CADAS, Coventry City Council, John Muir Trust, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, University of Leicester and PAS as part of the Council for British Archaeology’s UK-wide festival.

Image Credit: National Trust Images / James Beck

Helios at Coventry Charterhouse

31st July – 3rd August / 7th – 10th August
Find out more: Helios: Midlands: National Trust
Daytime visits are free with admission. No booking required.

Helios is a 7-metre spherical sculpture of the sun by artist Luke Jerram, featuring NASA-recorded sounds and high-resolution solar imagery. Suspended in the walled garden, this immersive installation invites visitors to explore the sun’s detail and power in a new light.

Image Credit: National Trust Images / James Beck

Helios by Night

1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th August
‘Helios at Night’ tickets from £15 per person.
Pre-booking required - book here

Experience Helios glowing after dark in a quieter, more atmospheric garden setting. On 8th August only, a one-off live music performance will accompany the installation, inspired by the sun and performed by international touring artists Manasamitra.

Image Credit: National Trust Images / James Beck

Café at Charterhouse Coventry

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 Charterhouse Heritage Park

Charterhouse Heritage Park 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 next to the play area. Parking is free for visitors to Charterhouse if you register on arrival at reception.

How to Get There

Car: Charterhouse Heritage Park 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.

Image Credit: National Trust Images / James Beck