There are many iconic visitor attractions in Coventry such as the Coventry Music Museum, Coventry Transport Museum, and the cultural quarter of Fargo Village which all have a rich history. However, there is one 'hidden gem' attraction in the city that receives very few visitors. That place is Weaver's House, located on Spon Street , one of the most historic streets in the city.
The street has a terrace of six cottages built in 1455, now known as Black Swan Terrace. These buildings were homes and workplaces for farm workers, weavers, watchmakers, and workers in the motor industries, and also been used as pubs, shops, and workshops. The house was listed as one of the least-visited attractions in VisitEngland's Visits to Visitor Attractions survey.
In 2022, it had 623 visits, which reduced to 616 in 2023. Overall, there was an 11 per cent increase in attraction visits in the UK compared to 2022, but with a slower growth rate. READ MORE: We visited Coventry's new 'Job Shop' and found one major reason why so many are turning up Weaver's House is the only cottage on the street restored to show what it looked like in the 15th century.
The house shows how John Croke, a city narrow-loom weaver, and his family would have lived and worked. Guests can also see a replica of the loom he would have used. The cottages were built as one structure by Coventry Priory, where people would have come from further afield.
The city wall construction was built in 1510, but the stretch from Gosford Str.