Gardens · West Midlands
Lady Herbert's Garden
In or near Coventry.
Lady Herbert's Garden — garden in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Lady Herbert's Garden is located in Coventry, with the nearest railway station being Coventry, approximately 1.2 km away. Entry to the garden is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. You can use the postcode CV1 1JA for sat-nav directions.
About
Lady Herbert's Garden is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Owned by Coventry City Council. Wikidata describes it as: "garden in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4107°, -1.5075°.
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Summary from the official site
Coventry Transport Museum showcases the world's two fastest cars, Thrust SSC and Thrust 2, along with a vast collection of British vehicles. The museum offers interactive exhibitions and educational programs, making it a great destination for families and school groups.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Lady Herbert's Garden is a garden in Coventry city centre, named as a memorial to Alfred Herbert's second wife Florence. Construction and initial laying out began in 1930 and the last section was completed in 1939. It is built around several sections of the remains of Coventry city walls, including Swanswell and Cook Street Gates, and bordered by Chantry Place. The site was the former Chantry Orchard. Between 1816 and 1930, the area had become a slum, before being cleared to create the gardens.
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Background
History
The gardens were designed by Albert Herbert, cousin of the industrialist and commissioner of them Alfred Herbert. The east garden was opened to the public on 12 April 1931 and a west garden was added from 1935 to 1938. From 1930 to 1947 the gardens were overseen by Miss Denision, who was succeeded by Miss Hoffa who left in 1956. Following Herbert's death in 1957 the trustees faced financial difficulties and in 1974, ownership was transferred to Coventry City Council.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4107, -1.5075
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 1JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Phone
- +44 24 76234270
- Established
- 1931
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday 10am to 5pm; closed Monday and 24–26 Dec, 1 Jan
- Official site
- www.transport-museum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6470231 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lady Herbert's Garden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: WTC Jez Sutton jez-27.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lady Herbert's Garden?
- Lady Herbert's Garden is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 1JA), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Lady Herbert's Garden?
- Lady Herbert's Garden — garden in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lady Herbert's Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 1JA.
- When was Lady Herbert's Garden built?
- Built or established in 1931.
- Who owns Lady Herbert's Garden?
- Lady Herbert's Garden is owned by Coventry City Council.
- Is Lady Herbert's Garden a listed building?
- Lady Herbert's Garden is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Lady Herbert's Garden free to visit?
- Yes, Lady Herbert's Garden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lady Herbert's Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 1JA.