River Festival Coventry at Charterhouse Autumn 2026
National Trust Charterhouse, London Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JR
Join in the fun celebrating the River Sherbourne at this FREE festival at Charterhouse, Coventry on 19th and 20th September, between 11am and 4pm each day.
The festival will deliver an exciting lineup of activities to showcase the creativity, culture and passion of the local community. Attendees can look forward to a variety of free activities, including theatrical performances, live music, storytelling sessions, guided river walks, interactive crafts and workshops. There will be opportunities to meet and take photos with the Sherbourne Valley Project’s mascot, Lady Good-Diver, who represents this special river.
There will be several stalls from local nature and heritage organisations, with fun activities and learning to be found at each! The on-site café can provide incredible food and drink options to keep you refreshed throughout the day. Explore the historic Charterhouse building and it’s remarkable medieval and Tudor wall paintings. This weekend-long festival is guaranteed to be a fun day out for nature, local culture, and heritage enthusiasts, as well as families or anyone who enjoys joining a good celebration!
More information can be found on The Sherbourne Valley Project website as activities and performances are announced: https://www.sherbournevalley.co.uk/
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
National Trust Charterhouse, London Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JR
- Directions:
- 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, Coventry (nearest stop – Acacia Avenue) in just 10 minutes. The X18 runs every 30 minutes. Alternatively you can catch the number 3 bus.
- Contact on day:
- Helen Barboutis
- Telephone number:
- +447594295118
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Not required for entry, but for understanding attendance, please book on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-river-festival-coventry-2026-tickets-1982887141819
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-river-festival-coventry-2026-tickets-1982887141819
Accessibility details
The two rooms with the Tudor and Medieval wall paintings are not fully accessible, however the paintings are reproduced elsewhere in the house and there are images and digital reproductions of those rooms available to see.
Additional information
The River Festival Coventry is run by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and the Sherbourne Valley Project
