Visit Coventry Cathedral

Children are welcome

Like the city of Coventry to which it belongs, Coventry Cathedral is a welcoming, multi-cultural place. We delight in greeting over 100,000 visitors each year, many of whom are children and people who proudly wear symbols of other faiths.

Please donate if you can

There is no charge for visiting The Ruins or the New Cathedral though, as you can imagine, coping with so many visitors each day is expensive. So please donate if you can, either using the collection boxes just inside the New Cathedral or here online.

Dive deeper

We welcome groups to the Cathedral for those who want to dive a little deeper into our history. Our dedicated volunteers team provide guided tours and for group bookings (which include a guided tour), please contact us in advance for tours and group bookings to book in your slot. Our Tower Climb and Blitz Museum have also reopened on select days.

Remember to check out our art exhibitions and creative events

In addition to our buildings, permanent artworks and exhibitions included within See & Do we usually have at least one temporary art exhibition at any one time, plus a whole schedule of plays, talks and other creative events, information about which can be found on our Events page.

A few (very) Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I take photos? Yes! We welcome visitors taking photos but we ask that you are aware of the impact upon others in the building when doing so.
• Are services taking place? Can I take part? We are now open for people to come and worship in person and are also live-streaming our services here. Learn more.
• Can I bring my dog with me? Dogs are welcome within the Cathedral Ruins if kept on a lead. Dogs are not permitted within the New Cathedral except for guide dogs.
• Will I be able to light a candle? Yes - there are candle-stands, with candles and disposable tapers, in the New Cathedral.
• Can I bring my children? Yes! Children are very welcome.
• Can I visit with a group? Yes. Please visit our group visits page for all the information you need.
• Is the Cathedral accessible? We take accessibility very seriously. Visit our accessibility page for specific information on our the accessibility in our buildings.