Coventry Charterhouse
Charterhouse is a medieval monastic house connected by acres of green space to Coventry’s bustling urban community.
Charterhouse, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JR
Opening times for 19 August 2025
Asset Opening time House Closed Garden Closed Cafe Closed Last entry will be half hour before closing time stated. The whole property will be closing early for a private event on 26 June from 3pm.The whole property is closed on 30 July, 6 August and 24 and 25 December.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £10.50 £9.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.30 £4.75 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £26.20 £23.75 One adult, two children £15.70 £14.25 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Adventure playground/play area
Children's playground. No admission ticket required – the playground is free to enter and open to all.
- Bookshop
Donations always welcome, especially children's books.
- Café
Farmers Fayre café open from 9am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday. Serving lunches, afternoon teas, hot and cold drinks. No admission ticket required – the café is free to enter and open to all.
- Car park
We have a car park for visitors. National Trust members park for free (validate with JustPark app: location ID 999745). Non-members pay for parking at the machine in reception or via JustPark app. Free up to an 1 hour, charges apply after this. The distance from the car park to the entrance is 120 metres. If you need assistance, please get in touch
- Cycle parking
Available in the main car park.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads welcome in the car park, public footpaths across the estate, and lawn area of the gardens. Assistance dogs only in the house and planted area of the gardens.
- Family friendly
With lots of open space and freedom to explore and play, Charterhouse is an ideal place for a family day out. The house is ready for explorers on rainy days, with interactive displays and an activity room. Look out for wildlife on the pond, roll out your picnic blanket or explore the children’s playground, there’s plenty to keep everyone busy.
- Picnic area
We have picnic tables in the walled garden, and visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawn in the walled garden. There are also lots of picnic spots in the wider Charterhouse park.
- Toilet
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet is on the ground floor.
- Designated parking
Several accessible parking spaces can be found in the main car park for Blue Badge holders or anyone with mobility requirements. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. The distance from the drop off zone in the car park to the front door is 120 metres. If you need assistance please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
- Large print (guide or menu)
Large print guides are available at Visitor Reception on request.
- Level access to food outlet
- Lift
A lift is available. First floor, some rooms are wheelchair accessible, stepped access to wall paintings. Second floor, full step free access to whole floor.
- Photograph album
- Ramped access/slopes
There is an external ramp for access to the garden from the Café or ground floor access from within the building.
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
There are flat gravel paths around the gardens, but a few small steps in some areas. There are accessible routes in most of the gardens - ask a member of the team if you need help. In the wider parkland there are gravel and mown grass paths which can be uneven in places. Accessible for suitably designed pushchairs but may be heavy-going for a wheelchair.
- Wheelchairs available
There are wheelchairs for visitors to borrow. Talk to our Visitor Reception staff if you'd like to borrow one for your visit when you arrive.
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- By road
We have 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. There is a walk of 120 metres from the drop off point to the front door. Please call if you need assistance and we will be happy to help.
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- On foot
You can find us on foot less than one mile from the city centre, either by walking through London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum and across London Road, or by using the back entrance through the alleyway between 229 and 231 Humber Avenue, CV1 2AQ.
- By train
We’re just a 20 minute (1 mile) walk or a short taxi ride from Coventry train station.
- By bus
You can jump on the X18 (Stagecoach bus) to Stratford from Stop TS2 near Sainsbury’s in Coventry city centre, arriving on London Road right by the entrance to Charterhouse (nearest stop – Acacia Avenue) in just 10 minutes. The X18 runs every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can catch the 3 (National Express Coventry bus) towards Warwickshire Shopping Park from Cross Cheaping (Stop BS6) in Coventry city centre, arriving at Humber Avenue on London Road right by the back entrance to Charterhouse in just 7 minutes. The 3 runs every 15 minutes.
Planning your visit
Family friendly things to do at Charterhouse
We’re currently working on a programme of fun family-friendly events. Keep checking our website and social media for details. More information will be available soon.
Accessibility at Coventry Charterhouse
Here you’ll find information about access across the different areas of Charterhouse and how to make the most of your visit.
Visiting Charterhouse with your dog
Charterhouse is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs on leads are welcome in certain areas here. Find out more about a dog friendly visit.
Highlights
Monastery
Home to a silent order of monks in the 14th century who lived peacefully off the land. Coventry Charterhouse has served many purposes over the centuries.
Coventry Charterhouse Heritage Park
A refuge on the edge of a bustling urban centre. The River Sherbourne and former railway Loop Line link the industrial city with the Warwickshire countryside.
Eating
Breakfasts, brunch, lunches, takeaway coffees and afternoon teas will be served in the café, run by Farmers Fayre.
Walled Garden
1.7 acres of walled garden surrounded by wildlife pond and community orchard.
Heritage Park
Connect with nature by taking a walk through Charterhouse Heritage Park, and follow the trails around London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum.
Spotlight events
Lots of things to see and do here at Charterhouse
Summer dragon workshops
Unleash your imagination in our magical Summer Dragon Workshops – nature-inspired fun for creative kids and curious grown-ups! Children and their grown-ups will make their own clay dragons, create nature dragon eggs, build nests for them to hatch in - and maybe even paint with dragon blood (don’t worry, it’s all part of the fun!).
Marvellous mini-beasts
Come and join us at Coventry Charterhouse for a fun-filled drop-in day of nature arts and crafts with a mini-beast theme! We’ll be making clay mini-beasts, scavenging for bugs, painting giant outdoor mini-beasts and enjoying lots of other creative activities.
Boat and raft making
Come and join us by the Charterhouse fountain for a fun, hands-on day of boat and raft making! Make your own floating boat or raft using natural and recycled materials, then test it out to see how well it travels across the water. There’ll also be other water-themed nature activities to enjoy throughout the day.
Children's yoga
Bring your little ones for a fun and calming start to the day with children’s yoga in the walled gardens at Coventry Charterhouse. These 45-minute sessions are designed especially for 3–7 year olds, combining gentle movement, imagination, and playful relaxation in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Things to see and do
Visiting the house at Coventry Charterhouse
Head inside and explore the house at Coventry Charterhouse with its remarkable medieval and Tudor wall paintings, widely regarded as some of the finest surviving examples of medieval and Renaissance art in England.
History of Coventry’s Charterhouse
A medieval monastic house connected by acres of green space to Coventry’s bustling urban community is brought back to life to be enjoyed by lovers of history.
Explore the garden at Coventry Charterhouse
A trip to Charterhouse wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the walled garden.
Family friendly things to do at Charterhouse
We’re currently working on a programme of fun family-friendly events. Keep checking our website and social media for details. More information will be available soon.
Eating
Farmers Fayre
Eating at Farmers Fayre
A trip to the Charterhouse wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the café. Indulge in a delicious cream tea or lunch with family and friends.
Upcoming events
Summer dragon workshops at Coventry Charterhouse
Unleash your imagination in our magical Summer Dragon Workshops – nature-inspired fun for creative kids and curious grown-ups!
Children's yoga at Coventry Charterhouse
Relax, stretch, and play! Join us in the walled gardens at Coventry Charterhouse for a gentle yoga session for children aged 3–7.
Boat and raft making at Coventry Charterhouse
Get creative by the Charterhouse fountain with boat and raft making, water play and nature-themed crafts for all the family.
About Coventry Charterhouse
About The Charterhouse
A medieval monastic house surrounded by acres of tranquil green space. Home to some of the finest examples of medieval and renaissance art in England. This Grade I listed, 14th century building has quite the story to share. Founded in 1381, Coventry Charterhouse has served many different purposes. From a 14th century monastery to a family home and later as a garden that produced exotic fruit for wealthy locals. Former notable inhabitants include Robert Dudley, famous favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, and John Whittingham who cultivated the nursery and walled garden for food production. In more recent years, the house has a whole new tale to tell, with tenacious members of the community coming together to save the building from sale and possible demolition.Latest news
