Overview
The Grade II listed Anglian Chapel was built in 1847 of Hartshill stone in a Norman style.
The chapel has undergone extensive restoration and is now beautifully equipped with underfloor heating, bronze casement double glazing and all the facilities to accommodate a range of events, meetings and ceremonies.
We approach on octagon stone prospect-tower on which a small notice board is fixed. This informs us that it is the entrance of the Cemetery. But for this notification we might have fallen in to error, the place having much more the air of a gentleman's park than of a city of the dead.
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History
In the mid-Victorian era, as city centre churchyards became overcrowded, carefully designed and landscaped cemeteries on the outskirts of cities became increasingly popular. As well as being natural environments often full of exotic trees and plants, many also displayed beautiful architecture designed by renowned architects of the day. London Road Cemetery is no exception, it was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, an architect, gardener and Member of Parliament for Coventry who notably worked extensively at in the gardens at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and designed Crystal Palace in London.
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Capacity and dimensions
The chapel can accommodate 60 people seated, 100 standing and is 111.58m2
Access
The chapel is fully accessible and has accessible toilet facilities.
Facilities
- The use of 60 folding chairs
- 6 trestle tables
- 6 round tables
- 65” LG screen and mobile stand
The chapel has a small kitchen and two toilets; one is accessible and has baby changing facilities.
There is underfloor heating.
Unlimited high speed internet.
Weddings
The chapel is perfect for intimate weddings and is an approved premises for civil ceremonies with Coventry City Council. The hire fee for weddings is £600 + VAT.
Click here to download more information about weddings in the Chapel.
Hours
The chapel is available for hire from 08:00 – 23:00 hours.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the chapel.
Pricing
Contact us for rates for private or corporate meetings & events.
Find us
Parking
Parking is available opposite the cemetery at Charterhouse car park,
London Road CV1 2JR.
There is a pedestrian crossing from the car park to the cemetery. Please note parking charges apply. Download the JustPark app to pay – first hour is free.
Visit
London Road Cemetery is one of the most important Victorian cemeteries in the country. Designed by famous architect Joseph Paxton and developed not only as a burial site but also as place of natural beauty for the people of Coventry to enjoy.
Stay with us
Stay in some of the West Midlands’ most important historic buildings nearby. Stay in a fairy-tale medieval gatehouse, or one of four gorgeous timber-framed cottages.