One of 'most treasured historic buildings' in West Midlands to open as National Trust attraction

The 14th century monastery dubbed ‘one of the city's most treasured historic buildings’ will soon open to the public.

As reported by Insider Media, heritage museum the Coventry Charterhouse will re-open to visitors on Wednesday May, 21.

Earlier this year Historic Coventry Trust, which owns the Coventry Charterhouse oversaw its multimillion-pound renovation, entered into a partnership for the day-to-day operations of the site and visitors' experience to be run by National Trust.

The grade I-listed former Carthusian monastery – one of only nine ever built in England – is the National Trust's first property in Coventry, where it will work with organisations in the city as part of its ambition to bring history and heritage to more people in urban areas.

Founded in 1381, Coventry Charterhouse has served many different purposes. From a 14th century monastery to a family home and a garden that produced exotic fruit for wealthy locals. In more recent years, the house has served as a youth hostel, old men’s home and training venue before being saved for the people of Coventry by local residents.