This year’s National Heritage Open Days will take place from Friday 12th September to Sunday 21th September 2025.

Heritage Open Days | Events in Coventry

Once again Coventry is proud to take part. Coventry is one of the cities that has participated since the beginning of Heritage Open Days 29 years ago and they are thrilled to once again be able to showcase the fantastic places in and around the city once more.

More than 50 venues will offer free tours, events, and activities, giving people a chance to take a look behind the scenes. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Coventry’s history, heritage, and culture in a new way. 2025's theme is 'architecture'.  

Participating Venues

• Belgrade Theatre - Behind the scenes guided tours 
• Coombe Abbey Park – Free self-guided tours 
• Coombe Abbey Hotel – Free guided tours 
• Coventry Cross – Meet the costumed interpreters 
• St Mary’s Guildhall – Home from Home exhibition 
• Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery – Cemetery tours and talks  
• Ford’s Hospital – Open for visitors 
• Bond’s Hospital – Open for visitors 
• The Church of St John the Baptist – Guided tours on request 
• Coventry Model Railway Club – Interactive activities and layouts 
• St Mary’s Guildhall – Open for visitors 
• Phil Silvers Museum – Sgt Bilko’s Vintage Emporium 
• River Festival Coventry – Meet local nature and heritage groups  
• The Weaver’s House – Open for visitors  
• Telegraph Hotel – Exclusive tours of the transformed landmark 
• Dame Goodyvers day – Musical Procession of Pru Porretta and the Godiva sisters  
• Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – Explore Coventry’s archives  
• Coventry Cathedral – Weaving under the UK’s largest tapestry 
• Coventry Cathedral – A micro photography exhibition  
• Coventry Cathedral – Absence/Presence exhibition 
• Coventry Cathedral – Meet the builders behind the New Cathedral 
• Coventry Cathedral Ruins – The Blitz Museum  
• Wyley Chapel – Open for visitors 
• Holyhead Studios – Open for visitors 
• Coventry University – Guided tours led by architecture students 
• The Great Meeting House Unitarian Church – Open for visitors 
• Coventry City Gates – Self-guided tours 
• Priory Row cottages – Open for visitors 
• Daimler Powerhouse – Open for visitors 
• Coventry Council House – Open for visitors 
• Coventry Charterhouse – Follow the archaeological trail  
• Hearth and History – A specially commissioned film, shown in the Priory Visitor Centre 
• Club MotoFest BreakFest meet – A display of historic vehicles in Broadgate  
• Ascension Dance – Youth Open day at FarGo Village 
• Coventry Police Museum – Hear insights and stories from retired officers 
• The Tin Music and Arts – A collection of organisations at the Canal basin  
• City Centre Walking Tours - Hear from expert Blue Badge guides 
• Kingsfield Orchard – Open for visitors War Memorial Park – Opening of the Chamber of Silence 
• Dalecote House – Tours available on demand  
• King Henry VIII School – Guided tour and exhibition  
• Stoney Road Allotments – Summerhouses - open for visitors 
• University of Warwick – Archivist-led talks and workshops 
• Albany Theatre – Secrets of the Stage  
• The Walled Garden at Allesley Park – Informative display of the history of the park and village 
• St Mary and All Saints Church – Fillongley now and then  
• Bagot’s Castle – Open for visitors  
• Lunt Roman Fort – Roman heritage tour  
• Bridge View Light Railway – Heritage-themed miniature railway open day 

For more information, a full list of venues and events and to book, visit the website!