Shadow Puppet Creatures Parade
28 Oct
Join or watch a shadow puppet parade around the grounds of Coventry Charterhouse. Visitors can bring puppets made at the shadow puppet workshops or attend as spectators.
Coventry
Coventry is a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands with medieval roots, post-war rebuilding, rich cultural venues, and good transport links including rail, buses, and park-and-ride.
A playful summer at Coventry Charterhouse
31 Aug
A playful summer event at Coventry Charterhouse offers families summer holiday activities including badminton and outdoor games in the walled garden, discovering a large Pepperpot Mole sculpture, a family trail through the grounds, nature craft workshops, indoor crafts for children, playground and open green spaces. Visitors can also enjoy wildlife spotting, learn history of the Charterhouse, and relax with food and drinks from the café.
Mistletoe and Holly Wire Workshop
13 Nov
A festive wire-craft workshop where participants learn to shape wire and beads into mistletoe and holly decorations, stars or Christmas card embellishments. Materials, tea, coffee and mince pies are provided.
Stillness Session with The Soul Collective
15 Nov
A guided meditation and gentle journaling session with The Soul Collective, offering attendees time to pause, reflect and reconnect.
Wreath making at Coventry Charterhouse
29 Nov–1 Dec
Participants make a Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage and natural decorations, with guidance on arranging and styling it. The workshop includes prosecco and a mince pie, and attendees take their wreath home.
Wellbeing walk at Coventry Charterhouse
15 Oct, 12 Nov
A guided wellbeing walk led by the Charterhouse Head Gardener through Charterhouse Heritage Park and its gardens, focusing on the area’s nature, beauty and distinctiveness.
October half term at Coventry Charterhouse
24–25 Oct, 28–31 Oct
A family half-term event at Coventry Charterhouse featuring a pumpkin trail, seasonal crafts and Halloween activities, plus dog agility and a best-dressed dog competition in the walled garden.
An evening of Ghost Stories at Coventry Charterhouse
17 Nov
Actor Jonathan Goodwin performs classic ghost stories by M.R. James inside Coventry Charterhouse, with the audience choosing a different selection of tales each night. The performance includes a wander through the historic building.
Stories That Made Us exhibition
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
Stories That Made Us is an exhibition featuring new work by artists Hardish Virk and Shaniece Martin, inspired by Coventry Charterhouse and its surrounding communities. Personal reflections and immersive installations explore identity, memory and belonging.
Artisan Christmas Fair
21–22 Nov
A seasonal craft fair at Coventry Charterhouse featuring local makers and artists selling handcrafted gifts, including jewellery, glasswork, festive home décor and original artwork.
Near West Orchards Shopping Centre
Coventry is a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands, England, known for its iconic Coventry Cathedral with both a war-ravaged old spire and a modern new building. The city features cultural attractions including the Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry Transport Museum, and numerous theatres. Visitors can enjoy parks, festivals, and rich heritage linked to industry and the arts. Coventry also offers diverse shopping and dining experiences, and is celebrated as the UK City of Culture 2021.
Meet Pepperpot the Mole
2–6 Sep, 9–13 Sep…
Meet Pepperpot the Mole is an outdoor sculpture event at Coventry Charterhouse featuring a 4-metre-high mole sculpture by Bruce Asbestos. Visitors can follow a family-friendly trail around the walled garden to discover Pepperpot's locations and learn about moles and the natural world at their own pace. The event is outdoors and suitable for families.
Near Coventry Charterhouse
Charterhouse in Coventry is a historic house with extensive gardens featuring accessible routes and interactive exhibits perfect for families. Visitors can enjoy a café, an adventure playground, and free parking when registered. The venue offers indoor and outdoor experiences including art, history, and outdoor play areas, with good accessibility for wheelchair users.