Heritage Open Days 2025 | Archives

Tuesday 16 & Saturday 20 September 2025 | Times can be found in the listing below: Show all dates and times

We're opening the doors to the Archives for free tours and talks.

Book via Email | FREE (Herbert admission fee not required)

The Archives is opening this Heritage Open Day and we're looking at our collections and resources as well as history talks on the Old Grammar School and Family History.

Tuesday 16 September 2025

An Insight into Family History - Coventry Family History Society | Book via email | 11am
Talk by Paul Salisbury followed by opportunities for research support into your families story using archives facilities.

Saturday 20 September 2025

Archive Resources | Drop in | 10.30am - 3.30pm
Explore architecture and house history resources of Coventry Archives with drop in sessions throughout the day.

Archives Tour | Book via email | 11am
Come along for a guided behind the scenes tour for an overview of the collections and resources. Plus a chance to see precious items in our strongrooms.

Old Grammar School Talk | Book via email | 1pm
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum has recently opened a new display looking at the history of the Old Grammar School in Coventry. You can also listen to a talk on the Old Grammar School at The Archives.
 

How to Book

To book your space on tour and talks, please contact our Archives team on archives@cvlife.co.uk or call on 02476 237 583 | 02476 237 578