World Book Day: The Tiger Who Came to Tea | City Centre

Head to The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum for a sensory storytelling experience as we celebrate World Book Day with a retelling of Judith Kerr's story 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'.

World Book Day 2026 at Herbert Gallery

• Date: Thursday 5th March 2026

• Times: 10.30am-11.00am, 11.30am-12.00pm & 1.00pm-1.30pm

• Location: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP

• Suitable for: Ages 0 - 4

• Price & Booking: Drop In | Pay on the Day | Adults free, £1.50 per child | Herbert admission fee applies

Head to Herbert Art Gallery for a sensory storytelling experience as they celebrate World Book Day with a retelling of Judith Kerr’s story ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’. Suitable for children aged newborn – 4 years, this activity will lead your little ones through an immersive sensory experience exploring colour, sound and song to bring the story to life.

Make the most of this annual event by participating in the Mini Makers and Mini Museum Engineer sessions on the same day themed on this story.

Located in the covered court by Dippy.

Visit the website to learn more!