Coventry Cathedral Tower and Blitz Museum

07/06/2026

If you haven't had a chance to climb our 180 steps up our Tower this weekend, we are open 11am-3pm today: you can also see some great views of some of the cars for MotoFest.
Our Blitz Museum is also open 12pm-3pm.

Please allow 20 minutes to appreciate each experience before closing.

Photography: Emilia Jayne Photography UK

05/06/2026

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

This week is Volunteers Week 2026, our hearts are full of gratitude and tinged with sadness. We want to honour two extraordinary volunteers who have passed away this year – Donald Hamilton and Winston Collier. Yesterday Winston's funeral took place, and so we wanted to dedicate this first post to him.

Winston dedicated decades to our Schools Team, sharing the magic of the Cathedral with thousands of schoolchildren. He was also co-creator of our beloved Blitz Museum – a project he created alongside his late son Andrew and Michael Coleman. Those who knew Winston spoke of his endless patience and his remarkable ability to see the best in everyone.

Winston, you have left an indelible mark on Coventry Cathedral and on all of us. Thank you for everything. You will be incredibly missed.

Watch an interview with Winston for the Royal British Legion in 2025 as part of a docu-drama for Primary School Children on his experience of the Blitz. (The video can be found under 'I’ll Remember Primary Docu-Drama’ at 10.30 minutes): https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/teaching-remembrance/ve-and-vj-day-teaching-resources?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=teaching_remembrance&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7umtKLZYx-6ixWLWDvVaxO51VQC&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMfABhCWARIsADGXdy-ng-fbMryNOhLQep82okPZxgFaRY0vBNShG9DBW4NOFaa90rqmJp8aAhN0EALw_wcB

28/05/2026

Please note that due to the storm last night we are unable to open the Blitz Museum today, all being well this will be open tomorrow 11-3pm and over the weekend Saturday 11-3pm and Sunday 12-3pm.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

🏛 Find out more: www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/events/may-blitz-museum-2026

22/05/2026

Tomorrow we reopen our Tower climb! Please take note of the below as it’s going to be a hot weekend!
We’re open Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday this weekend, then regular Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting.
Our opening times are 11am-3pm with last entry at 2.45pm.
There are 180 stone steps in our spiral staircase, well worth the climb for the spectacular views from the top!
We hope to see you soon! ☀️

As it looks to be a scorcher this Bank Holiday and half-term we want everyone to have an enjoyable and comfortable visit, so here are a few things to bear in mind if you’re visiting us over the week ahead.

☀️ There is very little shade in the Ruins to please make sure you are wearing adequate sunscreen and/or a hat.
☀️ Unfortunately we do not have any on-site catering facilities so please make sure you bring your own water or soft drink, however we are next door to both the Herbert Art Gallery Cafe and St Mary's Guildhall's Tales of Tea.
☀️ If you start to feel unwell during your time here please alert a member of staff as soon as possible.

More information about keeping safe in the sun can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

01/05/2026

** EXCITING TOWER UPDATE! **

After 18 months of being closed due to restoration work, we are delighted to share the Tower Climb is reopening on Saturday 23rd May!

Weather permitting it will be open Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May from 11-3pm each day.

Then open every Sat and Sun after.

Tickets can be bought from the Tower Shop on the day:
www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/visit/see-and-do/tower-climb

19/01/2026

Adam Wood, one of our Blitz Museum Guides, has quite recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal cancer. Typically, Adam’s response to this has been to throw himself into helping and supporting others. He created a podcast to raise awareness of prostate cancer and provide a platform for easy, informal (and often humorous) discussion and decided to lose all his locks pre-chemotherapy for a Brave the Shave fundraiser for Macmillan Support, which as of today has already raised a mighty £1700.

If you would like to donate, no matter how small the amount is, you can do so here: https://bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/Shavers/afc6b7ef-165a-464f-8809-78cfbd9ae666