Blossomise at Charterhouse, Coventry - Sunday 21 April
Experience Blossomise – a live music and poetry performance by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and the band LYR.
Supported by a playlist and found sound from musician SL Walkinshaw, this event is part of a series celebrating the National Trust’s annual Festival of Blossom and the uplifting sight of spring.
The artists will be joined by singers from the local Blue Coat School, who will perform in the gardens of Charterhouse – a former medieval monastery in Coventry. This historic site will be open to explore before the performance and free family activities will be taking place in the new Blossom and Natural Play space from 12pm. Bring a picnic and join from 12pm-2pm, enjoy yoga for all ages (12pm and 1:30pm), spring storytelling (12:30pm and 2pm), with hula hooping, face painting and nature-themed crafts available all day (12-4pm).
Please note that the event will be hosted outdoors. This performance is recommended for children over 12 years of age and any children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blossomise is brought to you in collaboration with Historic Coventry Trust and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
For more inspiration, check out Simon Armitage’s new book Blossomise – a collection of poems, haikus and song lyrics inspired by spring blossom.
From 12:00 - Free family-friendly activities
13:00 - Doors to Charterhouse
14:00 - Doors to Performance
15:45 - Event End (approx)
Image Credit: Gordon Armstrong / Durham Brass Festival
Please note:
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be provided at the performance.
- The performance will take place outdoors. There is no hearing loop available.
- Garden has accessible routes throughout and step-free access.
- Accessible parking available.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in the house. Passenger lift to all floors. Accessible toilets available on the ground floor.
- The entrance to Charterhouse is a 200m walk from the car park. Please note that a temporary drop-off point is available at the entrance. For further guidance, please contact admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk.
- Drinks will be available to purchase.
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Experience Blossomise – a live music and poetry performance by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and the band LYR.
Supported by a playlist and found sound from musician SL Walkinshaw, this event is part of a series celebrating the National Trust’s annual Festival of Blossom and the uplifting sight of spring.
The artists will be joined by singers from the local Blue Coat School, who will perform in the gardens of Charterhouse – a former medieval monastery in Coventry. This historic site will be open to explore before the performance and free family activities will be taking place in the new Blossom and Natural Play space from 12pm. Bring a picnic and join from 12pm-2pm, enjoy yoga for all ages (12pm and 1:30pm), spring storytelling (12:30pm and 2pm), with hula hooping, face painting and nature-themed crafts available all day (12-4pm).
Please note that the event will be hosted outdoors. This performance is recommended for children over 12 years of age and any children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blossomise is brought to you in collaboration with Historic Coventry Trust and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
For more inspiration, check out Simon Armitage’s new book Blossomise – a collection of poems, haikus and song lyrics inspired by spring blossom.
From 12:00 - Free family-friendly activities
13:00 - Doors to Charterhouse
14:00 - Doors to Performance
15:45 - Event End (approx)
Image Credit: Gordon Armstrong / Durham Brass Festival
Please note:
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be provided at the performance.
- The performance will take place outdoors. There is no hearing loop available.
- Garden has accessible routes throughout and step-free access.
- Accessible parking available.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in the house. Passenger lift to all floors. Accessible toilets available on the ground floor.
- The entrance to Charterhouse is a 200m walk from the car park. Please note that a temporary drop-off point is available at the entrance. For further guidance, please contact admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk.
- Drinks will be available to purchase.
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