In 2021 Historic Coventry Trust completed the restoration of Coventry’s two medieval city gatehouses, Swanswell Gate and Cook Street Gate.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Coventry Trust has carefully restored the gatehouses and removed them from the Heritage at Risk Register and both gates have been transformed into bespoke visitor accommodation.
The ‘Through the Gates’ education resource pack is split into five topics, each examining a key aspect of Coventry’s history from the medieval period to the present day.
Through the Gates
- Free education resources
- Key stages 2 and 3
- Suggested lesson plans and further activities
- Cheat sheets for teachers with context and content
- Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
The ‘Through the Gates’ education resource pack is split into five topics, each examining a key aspect of Coventry’s history from the medieval period to the present day.
Each topic contains a ‘cheat sheet’ for teachers with context and content, suggested lesson plans for key stages 2 and 3, and a set of further activities. The accompanying primary and secondary source materials are included in separate, downloadable folders per topic.
Click on the links below to view and download the pack pdf and associated sources folders.
Group hire
Hire the Anglican Chapel as a base for your group visit. The Chapel is equipped with tables and chairs and there are toilets and a kitchenette.
Further resources
View other free education resources that can be used by school groups, home educators or individuals in our full education section.
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Please attribute as: “Anglican Chapel: Educational Resources (2025) by Historic Coventry Trust funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, licensed under CC BY 40”