The Weaver's House
The Weaver's House
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Restored medieval building with occasional free Open Days, check website for details. Private tours may be arranged in advance.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Diane H
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Jul 2022
Like stepping back in time. Volunteers were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The gardens were very interesting, looks like raised beds were the thing in the past and not that new after all! The ladies spinning wool explained the whole process which culminated in being made into cloth on the loom in the weavers cottage. The cottage itself was very atmospheric, how they survived and worked in such surroundings brings the luxury of today's life into perspective.
Written 16 July 2022
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michelles662016
Leicestershire, UK6 contributions
Sept 2022
Rare opportunity to see an actual working persons house from the middle ages. Knowledgeable and helpful guides. Museum is located in the historic quarter of Coventry with other historic buildings. Toilet and small medieval cottage on site.
Written 11 September 2022
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Twistedalice
United Kingdom81 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The Weavers cottage is one off six cottages. We moan when we don't have electricity we moan when we don't have food we know when we don't have Wi-Fi. This is a silent reminder to our lucky we are. The enthusiasm of the staff and the open day add to a wonderful experience
Written 11 August 2024
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BelfastFoodTravelMan
Belfast, UK6,739 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We walked past this building and my two daughters were amazed at how ‘odd’ the buildings looked. We explained that they were over 500 years old and that they were still standing!! Pity it was closed else would have gone inside!!
Written 10 August 2019
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Dawn C
Coventry, UK14 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Visited today with my son as part of the Heritage Open days. It's a fascinating visit. The volunteers are really friendly and extremely knowledgeable.
It's a very small venue in an unassuming road near Coventry City Centre. We parked in a nearby car park and walked a 5 min walk to the house.
It's a in row of small terraces, and the front really doesn't represent the inside! A lot of careful renovation has been done and you get a true sense of 'going back in time'. It has partly been left so you can see how the house would have been for the Weavers and also the alterations that have taken place through history, such as the installation of a staircase and chimney.
The volunteers explain, with humour and insight, how life would have been for a family of Weavers. And you can climb up and see the loom on the first floor at certain times. You do need to have a minimum level of mobility, to bend and climb to get the best of the visit and there are small stairs, steps and low doorways. Also the rooms are small with low ceilings.
At the back there is a lovely garden with herbs and plants that would have been used at the time.
On our visit they were selling drinks and baked cakes and had made a little sitting area. Also, there are toilets.
My son found it interesting and I hope many more people will take young people to get a feeling of Coventry's historic past.
It's a very small venue in an unassuming road near Coventry City Centre. We parked in a nearby car park and walked a 5 min walk to the house.
It's a in row of small terraces, and the front really doesn't represent the inside! A lot of careful renovation has been done and you get a true sense of 'going back in time'. It has partly been left so you can see how the house would have been for the Weavers and also the alterations that have taken place through history, such as the installation of a staircase and chimney.
The volunteers explain, with humour and insight, how life would have been for a family of Weavers. And you can climb up and see the loom on the first floor at certain times. You do need to have a minimum level of mobility, to bend and climb to get the best of the visit and there are small stairs, steps and low doorways. Also the rooms are small with low ceilings.
At the back there is a lovely garden with herbs and plants that would have been used at the time.
On our visit they were selling drinks and baked cakes and had made a little sitting area. Also, there are toilets.
My son found it interesting and I hope many more people will take young people to get a feeling of Coventry's historic past.
Written 16 September 2018
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markdoran2
Coventry, UK20 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
I took my son and daughter to an open day with their scout group (twice).
They loved it.
I lived in the area 30+ years ago and try as I might can't remember if Moira's wet fish was still open? It's still an iconic memory from from childhood.
The ring road had to be built I guess but thank goodness a few little bits of old Coventry were left intact.
It's a tribute to the enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers that future generations get a chance to see how ordinary folk lived, without the sugar coated 'reproductions' on the tourist trail.
Well done to you all.
They loved it.
I lived in the area 30+ years ago and try as I might can't remember if Moira's wet fish was still open? It's still an iconic memory from from childhood.
The ring road had to be built I guess but thank goodness a few little bits of old Coventry were left intact.
It's a tribute to the enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers that future generations get a chance to see how ordinary folk lived, without the sugar coated 'reproductions' on the tourist trail.
Well done to you all.
Written 20 August 2018
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Gyll2016
Coventry, UK12 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
If you like historical buildings this an interesting visit.
This was quite a find. Small (because that is what it was like in its day), so 30 minutes is probably enough time. Do check opening hours as it is run by volunteers. It also has a small garden with historic varieties of plants.
This was quite a find. Small (because that is what it was like in its day), so 30 minutes is probably enough time. Do check opening hours as it is run by volunteers. It also has a small garden with historic varieties of plants.
Written 6 August 2018
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Mary38677
Coventry, UK926 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Of quilts ,vintage quilts from American civil war ,Boxer campaign aswell new ones for the WW1 .IThe weavers house is a gem ,which shows the history of coventry .
I overhead someone telling a younger relative that some of the features were in her great grand mother’s cottage .Living history At is best .
The gardens have been planted with plants from the times .There were some for sale .Only open on selected Saturdays during the summer
I overhead someone telling a younger relative that some of the features were in her great grand mother’s cottage .Living history At is best .
The gardens have been planted with plants from the times .There were some for sale .Only open on selected Saturdays during the summer
Written 26 June 2018
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Diana W
Oban, UK193 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We attended the open day on Saturday. We’ve lived in North Warwickshire for 18 years and did not know about this place until we googled what was on in the area on that day - I’m really glad we did that as we really enjoyed it. The volunteer guides were friendly and very informative, the place is fascinating and it is free, as are the hot drinks and cakes, although they do ask for donations both for the house and for the refreshments (and that seems entirely reasonable).
The Weaver’s House is only open a few days a year - for 2018 these are 6 May, 16 June, 22 July, 18 August 11am-4pm, and 15 & 16 September and 27 October 10am-4pm (but with no access to the loom in the solar). Go if you can.
The Weaver’s House is only open a few days a year - for 2018 these are 6 May, 16 June, 22 July, 18 August 11am-4pm, and 15 & 16 September and 27 October 10am-4pm (but with no access to the loom in the solar). Go if you can.
Written 16 April 2018
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Claire S
14 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
I went to The Weaver’s House last summer and have been 2 or 3 times since. It’s a wonderful historical place to visit either on your own or with family/friends. You receive a very warm welcome and can pick up literature for a donation.
The gardens are a throw back in time to days gone by and are very well kept. Every time I have visited there have been demonstrations of weaving or knitting by volunteers in the gardens (they’re very friendly).
There is a tiny little tea room that offers hot/cold drinks and excellent home baked cakes (again for a donation). I highly recommend the cakes !!
The house itself is fascinating and I strongly recommend the tour, you get the opportunity to go upstairs but it’s a challenge as the tiny staircase is steep.
There are hidden gems within this house and enthusiastic volunteers can tell you the history of the property.
Overall it really is worth visiting.
The gardens are a throw back in time to days gone by and are very well kept. Every time I have visited there have been demonstrations of weaving or knitting by volunteers in the gardens (they’re very friendly).
There is a tiny little tea room that offers hot/cold drinks and excellent home baked cakes (again for a donation). I highly recommend the cakes !!
The house itself is fascinating and I strongly recommend the tour, you get the opportunity to go upstairs but it’s a challenge as the tiny staircase is steep.
There are hidden gems within this house and enthusiastic volunteers can tell you the history of the property.
Overall it really is worth visiting.
Written 11 March 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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