Coventry

Properties and events in Coventry

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Absence/Presence - Exhibition Opening and Panel Talk

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

An exhibition opening, hearing from speakers and one of our Clergy team, about the Absence/Presence exhibition, and stories from those who built this magnificent building.

Anglican Chapel open day

Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, London Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, will be open to visitors from 11am – 5pm and there will be cemetery tours during the day. Talk from Coventry Police Museum at 4pm.

Books, Bricks & Building Blocks!

Frederick Lanchester Building, Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5DD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Explore the history of the largest deep plan naturally ventilated library building in Europe and possibly the world.

Celebrating Phil Silvers legacy and 70th anniversary of Sgt Bilko

The Phil Silvers Archival Museum, Unit 2C, Fargo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5ED
Online & In person
Pre-booking required

Established in 2015 with Phil Silvers family blessing the Museum will be celebrating it’s 10th anniversary in 2025 and Sgt Bilko’s 70th birthday!

Coventry Cathedral: Meet the unsung builders behind the New Cathedral, a photography exhibition

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition of Archive Photography, telling the story of those who physically built the Cathedral, including workers from the colonies, whose stories are rarely told. Funded by West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative.

Coventry Cathedral: The unsung builders behind the New Cathedral, a photography exhibition opening and panel talk

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

An exhibition opening, hearing from speakers and one of our Clergy team, about the Absence/Presence exhibition, and stories from those who built this magnificent building.

Coventry Cathedral: The women who wove the largest tapestry in the UK - A Micro Photography Exhibition

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

A micro exhibition of Archive Photography of some of the French women who wove and bought Graham Sutherland’s design to life. Runs throughout the festival. Open during Cathedral opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 12-3pm.

Coventry Cathedral: Weaving under the largest tapestry in the UK

Coventry Cathedral, St Michael's Ave, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to join our free weaving activity, as we simple time of woven craft using paper, card & recycled fabrics under the second largest tapestry in the world. Suitable for all ages, drop in and have a go!

Coventry Cathedral's best kept secret the Blitz Museum

Coventry Cathedral Ruins, St Michael's Ave, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore what life was like in wartime Coventry... Transport yourself back to 1940's Coventry in our Blitz Museum.

Coventry City Gates

City Gates, Lady Herbert's Garden, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Cook Street and Swanswell Gates will be open to visitors from 1300 – 1600 on Sunday 21 September

Coventry Model Railway Club Open Weekend

Club Room 2nd Floor, Unit 3, Canal Basin Warehouse, Leicester Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4LH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come to our club room in the historic Coventry Canal Basin. See our layouts running and talk to club members. Four large and several small layouts in a variety of scales covering the 30s to the present day.

Daimler Powerhouse Open Day

Daimler Powerhouse, Unit 4, Sandy Lane Business Park, Sandy Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4DQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Daimler was one of the first car factories in Britain and is an important part of the history and heritage of Coventry.

Dalecote House (Coventry Masonic Hall)

165 Warwick Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Now used as a meeting place for Coventry's Freemasons, guilds and other charities this imposing late Victorian family home built in 1878 still has many of its existing architectural and design features. The whole building will be open.

From Ruin to Radical: Astley Castle Open Days

Astley Castle, 1 Church Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7QN
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A ground-breaking conversion of rugged ruins for modern living on a historic moated site, combining the thrill of contemporary architecture with the atmosphere of an ancient place. Free author's talk on Saturday 13 September with Sarah Jane Downing.

Heritage themed Miniature Railway Open Day

Bridge View Light Railway, c/o Russell's Garden Centre, Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy scenic train rides on our heritage themed miniature railway along the beautiful river Sowe in Baginton Village. We have miniature trains built from the mid 20th-century to the latest designs running on our volunteer run community railway.

Holyhead Studios - Open Studios

Holyhead Studios, 16 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Holyhead Studios - Fine Art Studios

Priory Row Cottages

Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Priory Row Cottages will be open to visitors from 1pm - 4pm on Sunday 21 September

River Festival Coventry

FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5ED
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Let's celebrate the River Sherbourne which flows through Coventry. Join in the fun activities as we display all the creativity that the local community has to offer with talented artists and awesome activities.

St Mary's Guildhall

Bayley Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RN
In person
Pre-booking not required

An undiscovered hidden gem in a unique historical setting. Discover St Mary’s Guildhall in the heart of the city of Coventry. Join us at St Mary’s Guildhall for a glimpse of the past coming alive. Entry is free on September 20th and 21st.

The Chamber of silence

War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6PT
In person
Pre-booking not required

The chamber of silence is a small room inside the monument in the middle of the park.