Projects

Historic Coventry Trust is part of a new breed of ‘heritage development trusts’ which are creative, dynamic and entrepreneurial in their approach. With a vision firmly focused on the future, our heritage needs to be relevant to people and economically useful. Find out more about our projects past, present and future.

Charterhouse

Following extensive restoration work, Coventry’s 14th-century Charterhouse opened on Saturday 1 April 2023 as a new visitor attraction.

Priory Row

Unique 15th century timber-framed cottages located beside Holy Trinity Church in central Coventry have been restored.

City Gates

Coventry's two medieval city gates have been restored by Historic Coventry Trust, finding new life as unique visitor accommodation in the heart of the city centre.

Drapers’ Hall

This impressive Regency hall in the heart of historic Coventry has been repurposed and reinvigorated as a venue for music and music education.

The Burges and Hales Street

The Burges is a medieval street which once ran north from Coventry’s marketplace & Hales Street was created in 1848.

Whitefriars’ Gate

The medieval Whitefriars’ Gate was originally the outer gatehouse to Whitefriars Monastery.

London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum

London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum has undergone extensive restoration work, showcasing this once-forgotten gem.

Charterhouse Heritage Park

Until now, Charterhouse Heritage Park has been relatively unknown to all but the immediate community.

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