Charterhouse

Three historic floors of historic storytelling, surrounded by a halo of beautiful green space filled with wildlife. One of Coventry’s most important heritage sites and the centre of Charterhouse Heritage Park.

The Grade I listed, 14th century building has quite the story to share, and has served many different purposes since it was first founded in 1381. The site began life as a Carthusian monastery, home to a silent order of monks who lived peacefully off the land. The building passed hands as a private house through the following centuries, with notable inhabitants including Robert Dudley, famous favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, and John Whittingham who cultivated the nursery and walled garden that produced exotic fruit for wealthy locals. 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.

Gardens and cafe will be open to all - entry to the house will be by guided tour only. Coventry Morris Dancers will be performing during the day and the Charterhouse Singers, our volunteer choir, will perform.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

10.00-16.00

Location & directions

Charterhouse, London road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JR

Directions:

Park in Charterhouse car park then go over the bridge at the bottom of the car park to reach Charterhouse. Parking is free for visitors to Charterhouse - please register when you enter the house for free parking.

Contact on day:

Jennie Rutte

Telephone number:

+442475270337

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book through website: Tours at: 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm

Booking website:

https://www.historiccoventrytrust.org.uk/whats-on/charterhouse-heritage-open-day-2024/

Additional information

Unforgettable gardens

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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