Coventry Charterhouse
Coventry’s Historic Charterhouse Offers Peaceful Gardens!
Coventry Charterhouse combines fascinating medieval history with a peaceful 1.7 acre walled garden. Explore formal planting, historic buildings and wall paintings, enjoy a picnic, café visit or browse the second hand bookshop. Families can also enjoy the free playground making this unusual National Trust property an appealing city escape.
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Our Top Tip: The Cafe gets a lot of positive reviews so probably only fair to try it out!
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: Open Wednesday to Sunday, Closed Christmas period, open on Bank Holidays
Opening Times: 9am to 5pm, 4pm closing from November – last entry 30 minutes before closing time
House open from 10am
Admission Prices: Adults £10, Children 5 to 17 years £5, Under 5’s Free
Check for this years full Coventry Charterhouse Visitor Information before you travel – just in case!
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About Coventry Charterhouse
Coventry Charterhouse was originally home to a silent order of Monks in the 14th Century.
Take tour of the house including the Priors Cell and Orange Room and see the see the wall paintings and tapestry.
The 1.7 acre wall garden is laid out to show gardens through the ages.
The formal gardens provide a great backdrop onto the house and a calm space away from the bustle of the city.
Refreshments including breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and hot and cold drinks are available at the Farmers Fayre café which is open the same days as the garden and house. No admission ticket required.
There are some lovely spots for picnics including the walled garden with tables there and on the lawn.
And as you would expect from a National Trust property there is a second hand bookshop – donations welcome!
There is a children’s playground, no admission ticket required.
Accessibility at Coventry Charterhouse
Step free route around the walled garden. Check here for the full Accessibility Information.
Dogs at Coventry Charterhouse
Dogs on leads are welcome with the exception of the house and planted area of the gardens. Assistance dogs ok everywhere.
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Local Accommodation near to Coventry Charterhouse
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Visitor Reviews of Coventry Charterhouse
Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors think about their visit to Coventry Charterhouse:
Tai5605 loved the fascinating house, knowledgeable guides, lovely grounds, café, shops and spotless surroundings.
Brendan W praised the tranquil atmosphere, knowledgeable volunteers, restored buildings, historic wall paintings and walled garden.
Elizabeth598 admired the astonishing Tudor and medieval wall paintings, restoration, grounds and cosy café.
Paul Hatfield enjoyed the well kept gardens, friendly volunteers, tea shop and second hand bookshop.
Jean G was pleasantly surprised by the property, particularly the knowledgeable volunteers and enjoyable café.
Local gardens and attractions near to Coventry Charterhouse
Lady Herbert’s Gardens: Approx. 1 mile. Peaceful city gardens with colourful planting, fountains and historic surroundings.
Coombe Abbey: Approx. 4 miles. Beautiful historic parkland, formal gardens, lake and woodland surrounding a former abbey.
Allesley Walled Park Gardens: Approx. 4 miles. Restored walled garden within a spacious historic park, ideal for a peaceful stroll.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Coventry Charterhouse
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Charterhouse
London Road Coventry CV1 2JR
United Kingdom