Behind the scenes - Conversion of the Telegraph Building

Step behind the scenes of one of Coventry's most iconic buildings and discover the story of the Telegraph Hotel. This exclusive guided tour offers a unique insight into the transformation of the former Coventry Evening Telegraph headquarters into the award-winning boutique hotel it is today.

Built in the 1950s, the building was once home to the Coventry Evening Telegraph, where journalists, editors and printers worked tirelessly to produce the city's daily newspaper. Following an extensive restoration, the landmark was reimagined as a luxury hotel, preserving its distinctive mid-century architecture while celebrating its rich publishing heritage.

Throughout the tour, you'll explore how the hotel's design reflects its newspaper roots, with original features, carefully chosen artwork and subtle details inspired by the building's past. Along the way, your guide will share stories from its days as a bustling newsroom, explain the challenges of converting a former newspaper office into a modern hotel, and highlight features that many guests overlook.

With access to areas not normally open to the public, this experience offers a fascinating look at one of Coventry's most successful regeneration projects. Whether you're interested in local history, architecture or simply curious about the story behind the Telegraph Hotel, this tour provides a memorable journey through the building's remarkable past and its exciting new future.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10am / 11am / 12pm Tours

Location & directions

Telegraph Hotel, 157 Corporation Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1GU

Directions:

We are directly across the road from the Belgrade theatre, on the corner of upper well street and corporation street.

Contact on day:

Nick Byrne

Telephone number:

+442475262885

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To book your space please contact [email protected], please use the subject as Heritage Open Day, with the time you are wishing to join the tour and the number of spaces you are looking to reserve.

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

27 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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