Whitefriars, Coventry

Name: Whitefriars
Address: Coventry, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Coventry

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Facts and practical information

The buildings known as Whitefriars are the surviving fragments of a Carmelite friary founded in 1342 in Coventry, England. All that remains are the eastern cloister walk, a postern gateway in Much Park Street and the foundations of the friary church. It was initially home to a friary until the Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the 16th century it was owned by John Hales and served as King Henry VIII School, Coventry, before the school moved to St John's Hospital, Coventry. It was home to a workhouse during the 19th century. The buildings are currently used by Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry. ()

Opened: 14 February 1342 (682 years ago)Coordinates: 52°24'19"N, 1°30'9"W

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North West Coventry (St. Michael's)Coventry United Kingdom

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Day trips

Whitefriars – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coventry Cathedral, Butts Park Arena, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, St Michael's Victory over the Devil.

~1450 ftNW
Church, Architecture
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
8 min walk • Coventry Cathedral stands as a poignant emblem of resilience in the heart of Coventry, England. Officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Michael, this architectural marvel tells a tale of destruction and rebirth, making it a must-visit for any tourist seeking...
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Butts Park Arena, Coventry
26 min walk • Butts Park Arena is a versatile stadium situated in the vibrant city of Coventry, England. Known primarily as the home ground of the Coventry Rugby Football Club, this venue has become a focal point for sports enthusiasts and visitors to the city alike.
~1060 ftNW
Arts and local history and culture displays
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
6 min walk • Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a museum, art gallery, records archive, learning centre, media studio and creative arts facility on Jordan Well, Coventry, England.
~1450 ftNW
Monuments and statues
St Michael's Victory over the Devil, Coventry
7 min walk • St Michael's Victory over the Devil is a 1958 bronze sculpture by Jacob Epstein, displayed on the south end of the east wall outside of the new Coventry Cathedral, above the steps leading up from Priory Street to the cathedral's entrance and beside the stained glass of John Piper's bowed baptistry window.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Bulls Head Ground, Coventry
29 min walk • Bulls Head Ground is a cricket ground in Coventry, West Midlands. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1848, when Coventry played an All-England Eleven.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
SkyDome Arena, Coventry
18 min walk • The Coventry Skydome is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Coventry, England.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Lady Godiva Statue, Coventry
10 min walk • Self Sacrifice, better known as the Lady Godiva statue is an equestrian statue of Lady Godiva in Broadgate, Coventry. The statue is bronze, on a plinth of Portland stone.
~1800 ftNW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
9 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, is a parish church of the Church of England in Coventry City Centre, West Midlands, England. Above the chancel arch is an impressive Doom wall-painting.
~1380 ftNW
City hall
Council House, Coventry
7 min walk • The Council House, Coventry is a Tudor Revival style civic building which acts as the meeting place of Coventry City Council and was built in the early 20th century. It is a Grade II-listed building.
~1330 ftNW
Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Drapers' Hall, Coventry
7 min walk • Drapers' Hall is a historic building in the Cathedral Quarter of Coventry built in 1832 by the Drapers' Company, a large trading guild in Coventry. The present building is believed to the third guildhall on the site.
~420 ftN
Street
Gosford Street, Coventry
3 min walk • Gosford Street is one of Coventry's most historic streets, located on the edge of the city centre, just beyond the inner ring road. Far Gosford Street is one of the few streets in Coventry that survived modernization, dilapidation and the Blitz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whitefriars?

Nearby attractions include Tiny Tims Purple Planet, Coventry (1 min walk), Gosford Street, Coventry (3 min walk), Coventry University, Coventry (3 min walk), Mediaeval Stone Building, Coventry (4 min walk).

How to get to Whitefriars by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitefriars:

Bus

Cu2 • Lines: 13, 13A, 3, 7, 7A, 8, 85, 85A, 85B, 86, 9 (3 min walk)
Cu1 • Lines: 13, 13A, 3, 7, 7A, 8, 85, 85A, 85B, 86, 9 (3 min walk)

Train

Coventry (15 min walk)