Name: Coventry Charterhouse
Rating: 5.0

Coventry Charterhouse

The Charterhouse - National Trust, London Road, Coventry CV1 2JR, UK

1-99 Years

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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.

Price starts from £10.50 for Adults(18 years and over), £5.30 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £26.20 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

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.
Visiting the house at Coventry Charterhouse: Coventry Charterhouse is a Grade 1 listed heritage site dating back over 600 years. Nestled within a natural landscape of wildlife and greenery on the banks of the River Sherbourne, this characterful gem began life as a Carthusian monastery in the fourteenth century and now stands as a restored heritage site for everyone to discover and enjoy. Today you can visit the Prior’s Cell and the refectory – the only existing interior of a medieval Carthusian monastery in England, complete with medieval and Tudor wall paintings, the latter from the post-dissolution period when the Charterhouse was a private dwelling.
History of Coventry’s Charterhouse: In 1381 Lord William Zouche of Harringworth, a patron of Coventry’s Carthusian monks, bought fourteen acres of land in Coventry from local lord Sir Baldwin Frevill, for the purposes of building a settlement for his newly arrived order.  The land by the River Sherbourne was chosen as the perfect place for the new ‘Charterhouse’, the English name for a Carthusian monastery from a rough translation of the original French word ‘chartreuse’.
Explore the garden at Coventry Charterhouse: Come and enjoy the walled garden here at Coventry Charterhouse, with 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped formal gardens to discover.
Family friendly things to do at Charterhouse: With lots of open space and freedom to explore and play, Coventry Charterhouse is an ideal place for a family day out. The house is ready for explorers on rainy days, with new treasures to discover in every 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.

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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
Food & Drinks: 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.
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.

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Adult (18+): £10.50 with Gift Aid & £9.50 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17 years, under 5s free): £5.30 with Gift Aid & £4.75 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £26.20 with Gift Aid & £23.75 without Gift Aid.
One adult, two children: £15.70 with Gift Aid & £14.25 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse#place-prices

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 10:00 - 16:00
Garden: 09:00 - 17:00
Cafe: 09:00 - 17:00

Address: The Charterhouse - National Trust, London Road, Coventry CV1 2JR, UK

Post Code: CV1 2JR

Council: Coventry

County: West Midlands

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.
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 on weekdays.
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