Coventry Cathedral Tower and Blitz Museum

01/08/2026

If you haven't had a chance to climb our 180 steps up our Tower this weekend, we are open 11am-3pm. The Blitz Museum is also open this weekend 11am-3pm!

Come and explore all the many different charity and food stalls set up as part of our Charity Day today!
Wishing everyone the best of luck that are also raising money by taking part in the Charity Abseil, including a few of our own staff members! 🍀💪
They have to climb 90ft down the side of the New Cathedral- can you spot anyone you know taking part from here? 🔍

Please allow 20 minutes to appreciate each experience before closing.

31/07/2026

18/07/2026

Our Tower Climb and Blitz museum are open today from 11am to 3pm.
Climb the 180 steps to take in the great views of our city! Also a step back in time in the museum.
Please allow 20 mins to fully appreciate each experience and before closing.

11/07/2026

The Tower Climb will be open this weekend.
However, please bare the following in mind before you attempt the climb:

☀️ There is no shade in the Ruins or on the Viewing Platform at the top of the Tower, so please make sure you are wearing sunscreen and/or a hat.
☀️ If you are feeling unwell, we advise you not to climb the Tower or to let a member of staff know as soon as possible.
☀️ 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.

The Blitz Museum is also open 11am-3pm today and 12pm-3pm tomorrow.

27/06/2026

Our Tower climb and shop will be closed this weekend. We’ll be back open as usual next Saturday 11am to 3pm, as always weather permitting. Have a safe and fun weekend!

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

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