The Weaver's House

Our next Open Day will be on Sunday 21 July from 11am until 4pm. The theme will be Exploring Archaeology. We will be joined by CADAS (Coventry and District Archaeological Society) and we will have a small display of artefacts that were…

“The rain it raineth every day”. Oh and hasn’t it just? June has had a distinctly autumnal feel so far, although on the upside, the garden is looking fantastic! Medieval buildings are often pleasantly cool during the summer months but…

What did people eat in medieval times? Our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 15 June will include delving into the delicacies of the Tudor table. Delicious or disgusting? It’s time to find out! We’ll also have our usual tours of…

    On Sunday 5 May The Weaver’s House came alive as special guests and visitors filled the house and garden. Locally based reenactor group Coventry Militia brought expertise, costumes and weaponry for an authentic historical experience. Visitors were able…

Our next Open Day is Sunday 5 May. Usually our Open Days take place on a Saturday, so don’t miss the chance for a Sunday visit if that suits you better! Special guest reenactor group Coventry Militia will bring history to life…

The first Weaver’s House Open Day this year saw the house spring to life on a sunny if slightly chilly April morning. Visitors were impressed and appreciative of the restoration project and the extra activities provided by our volunteers. There…

Join us this Saturday, 13 April, for our first Open Day of the year with some added springtime fun! Follow a trail, have a go at crafts, and explore the house and garden. Find out how to use natural dyes…

Thursday 7 March 2019 is World Book Day, and to celebrate we at The Weaver’s House have had a think about a few of our favourite medieval themed books: Gatty’s Tale by Kevin Crossley-Holland This book is a follow up…

Last month our fantastic volunteers Tina and Janet hosted a visit by 30 students and teaching staff from Finham Park 2. The visit was linked to the innovative DesignLab Nation programme run by the V&A which brings together schools, artists, and…

It’s certainly been cold today. Christmas seems a distant memory and summer a long way off. Yet the mornings are starting to feel a little bit brighter a little bit earlier, and a close look will reveal green signs of…