Coventry
Properties and events in Coventry
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Absence/Presence - Exhibition Opening and Panel Talk
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
Explore what life was like in wartime Coventry... Transport yourself back to 1940's Coventry in our Blitz Museum.
Coventry City Gates
Cook Street and Swanswell Gates will be open to visitors from 1300 – 1600 on Sunday 21 September
Coventry Model Railway Club Open Weekend
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 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)
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
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
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
Discover Holyhead Studios - Fine Art Studios
Priory Row Cottages
Priory Row Cottages will be open to visitors from 1pm - 4pm on Sunday 21 September
River Festival Coventry
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
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
The chamber of silence is a small room inside the monument in the middle of the park.