The Weaver’s House
How weaver John Croke lived and worked in 1540
121 Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3BQ
Features
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Accessible toilets
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Easily accessible without a car
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Film location
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WiFi
Looking for an unusual location for a meeting for a small group? You can book the Visitor Centre and garden area.
The authentic Tudor era house and garden are available for filming.
Please contact Jess via publicityandmedia@theweavershouse.org for initial enquiry.
Getting here
121 Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3BQ
We are located just outside the Coventry Ring Road.
On foot from Coventry city centre:
Walk down Medieval Spon Street towards the ring road and take the pedestrian underpass. Keep walking along the pedestrian pathway until you reach the first road which is Windsor Street. Cross over Windsor Street onto Upper Spon Street. Black Swan Terrace is on your right, you will see the corner building with the green tiles as you approach.
By Car:
From the Coventry Ring Road, take Junction 8 heading out on Holyhead Road (A4114).
Take the first turning on the left (at the traffic lights) onto Barras Lane then the second turning on the right onto Upper Spon Street – you will see the corner building with the green tiles as you approach. Black Swan Terrace is on your right as you turn this corner.
Parking:
At the moment there is limited on-street parking during the week, with more space at weekends. Another option would be to park in one of the nearby city car parks and walk from the city centre to The Weaver’s House, as above.
Buses:
Two roads close to The Weaver’s House, Butts Road and Holyhead Road, have regular bus services. For the latest information check nxbus.co.uk or you could use the route planner at www.travelinemidlands.co.uk.
By Train:
To Coventry station, and then by foot (approximately 20 minutes walk), or by bus.
If you are taking a taxi please be sure to ask for Upper Spon Street to be on the correct side of the ringroad.
