Visit to Charterhouse in Coventry followed by lunch then an optional visit to Paxton's Arboretum.

A medieval monastic house surrounded by acres of tranquil green space. Home to some of the finest examples of medieval and renaissance art in England. 

Founded in 1381, Coventry Charterhouse has served many different purposes. From a 14th century monastery to a family home and later as a garden that produced exotic fruit for wealthy locals.  

Former notable inhabitants include Robert Dudley, famous favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, and John Whittingham who cultivated the nursery and walled garden for food production. 

In more recent years, the house has a whole new tale to tell, with tenacious members of the community coming together to save the building from sale and possible demolition.

10.30am Arrive for coffee in the Café.
11.00am Tour the house and gardens at your own pace.
12.30pm Lunch in the Café.
2.00pm Optional walk around London Road Cemetery / Paxton’s
Arboretum.
The Cemetery was designed by renowned landscape architect Joseph Paxton who also designed the Crystal Palace in London. Paxton used the dramatic landscape of a medieval quarry to create an arboretum with exotic trees, winding paths and scenic views. It is across the London Road from Charterhouse.

Plenty of free parking at Charterhouse. Ignore the machines and use the terminals
in Charterhouse to register your car.

Disabled spaces are available for blue badge holders.

The distance from the drop off zone in the car park to the front door is 120 metres. Help can be given. There are lifts to the first and second floors. Café is on the ground floor. The garden is fairly small with gravel paths.
There are wheelchairs for visitors to borrow.

There will be a sign-up sheet at the June monthly meeting.