Coventry Charterhouse welcomes over 50,000 visitors in first year
Visitor numbers nearly triple original expectations at restored medieval site under the National Trust
More than 50,000 people have visited Coventry Charterhouse, the city’s restored medieval monastery and heritage site, since the National Trust took over day-to-day management.
Located just 1.5 miles from Coventry city centre, the Grade I listed site has quickly become a valued place for local people to spend time outdoors and explore the city’s rich heritage.
Visitor numbers have far exceeded the National Trust’s original target of 18,000 for the first year, with nearly three times that figure now recorded since reopening.
Restored and brought back to life by Historic Coventry Trust, which led the £11.9m funding and restoration project, the Charterhouse is now managed on site by the National Trust.
The two organisations continue to work closely together to safeguard the building and widen access for communities across the city.
Kristenne Pickles from the National Trust team at Coventry Charterhouse said: “Opening the doors of Coventry Charterhouse this past year has been incredibly special.
"In the middle of a busy city, it has become a place where people can spend time outdoors, connect with Coventry’s history and enjoy a quieter side of the city.
"Seeing how many people have visited over the past year shows just how important the Charterhouse is for Coventry.”