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Discover Charterhouse
Be amongst the first to explore Charterhouse as we unlock the house and gardens as a new visitor attraction, with three historic floors of immersive storytelling, surrounded by a halo of beautiful green space filled with wildlife, and a brand new café bar Purnell’s at Charterhouse.
There’s always plenty to see and do
at Historic Coventry Trust places.
Fri 8 December 2023
Christmas wreath making at Anglican Chapel
Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, CV1 2JT, Fri 8 December 2023 | 2pm - 4pm
Head gardener Gianni Antoniazzi will be lending his creative skills to help you create a beautiful foraged wreath. You get to take your creation home and also enjoy festive mince pie and refreshments. Suitable for beginners.
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Thurs 14 December 2023
Christmas Yoga at Anglican Chapel
Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, CV1 2JT, Thurs 14 December 2023 | 6:30pm - 8pm
Take a break from the Christmas hustle and bustle to join us for a gentle yoga and relaxation in unusual settings of the stunning Anglican Chapel.
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Thurs 7 + 14 December 2023
Christmas wreath making at Charterhouse
Charterhouse, Thurs 7 + 14 December 2023 | 2pm - 4pm and 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Charterhouse head gardener Gianni Antoniazzi will be lending his creative skills to help you create a beautiful foraged wreath. You get to take your creation home and also enjoy festive mince pie and refreshments. Suitable for beginners.
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Thurs 7 + 14 December 2023
Charterhouse festive late night tours
Charterhouse, Thurs 7 + 14 December 2023 | 6pm – 8pm
Explore Charterhouse after dark! Join us for special tours of Charterhouse at night and experience the building like never-before. Includes festive refreshment.
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Podcast
Podcast Series
Series 1 - London Road Cemetery: Paxton's Arboretum, Podcast | from May 2021
Download and listen in the recently restored London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum. Enjoy a gentle meander through the landscape uncovering the fascinating heritage stories.
- S1E1 Paxton’s Arboretum – In conversation with author Kate Colquhoun and landscape architect Colin Burden about the life and achievements of Sir Joseph Paxton who designed the cemetery.
- S1E2 Paxton’s Arboretum – Poetry by Emilie Lauren Jones, a new collection inspired by stories of the cemetery.
- S1E3 Paxton’s Arboretum – Music by Tim Seeley, a new piece of music inspired by nature and the sounds of the cemetery.
- Download and listen on headphones, enjoy a walk at your leisure.
- Approx. 20 mins each, wheelchair accessible, outdoors, all weather
