LTB Showrooms is a self-funded Community Arts Venue.
We’re a volunteer run community charity showcasing Coventry’s vibrant diy culture scene at the (ex) Priory Visitor Centre (aka ‘PVC’) and Priory Undercrofts - next to Broadgate plaza, inside the city’s historic Medieval Cathedral Quarter.
Previously located at the Litten Tree Pub - now closed for demolition - LTB Showrooms is now based at the (ex) Priory Visitor Centre building behind Nando’s in Coventry city centre.
New, regular opening hours mean that for the first time in several years, the public has an opportunity to access the building’s two levels, explore the gardens, and the Priory Undercrofts (another part of the building, with ruins of the old Benedictine Monastery vaults) - just around the corner).
There’s also LTB’s ongoing programme of community events & exhibitions to check out, including art-making workshops, music themed nights, film screenings and open mic formats (opening times vary for these - see our events listings page for info).
We’re adding more into the mix each month - with activities available to all - so make sure to keep checking our social media regularly @ltbshowrooms for announcements!
We’re currently open 12-4 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays - (plus other times when we have events).
ACCESSIBILITY
The site is situated approx 30m from the main Broadgate city centre shopping area - recommended level access approach for all visitors (including those with disability) is via the passage leading off from New Buildings, between Wetherspoons Flying Standard and Nando’s (our main entrance is just past the ascending steps, on the right).
The main ‘visitor centre’ venue comprises 2 levels - the upper level can be accessed via priory row, or via a side entrance door that leads up from the ground floor area via a ramp linking both levels (this however requires staff to unlock a gate - pls advise reception if required).
The Undercroft space is approx 90 seconds walk downhill from the main building - and can be approached via a disability ramp from the main building, or via public footpath from Hill Top or Millenium Square directions. The event space is situated on a lower ground floor area approached via stairs - however we do have a disability lift (volunteers are available to assist if required).
Note that the undercroft is a grade 1 listed preserved medieval ruin, with a mixture of paving and gravelled floors - so visitors with disability may find a few areas restrictive, although the main performance area is fully accessible.
PARKING
The councils multi storey car park at Salt lane (approx 4 mins walk) is a good option - £1.20/hr.
Alternatively, for longer stays (and more time to explore other historic sites in the city centre) we’d recommend the on street parking bays along Cox St (northern end, approx 5 mins walk) - this is only £1.30 for 2 hours and there are always lots of free spaces.
Disabled bays are available on Cuckoo Lane (approx 1 min travel time to Undercroft and/or Main Visitor Centre).
WHAT YOU CAN SEE OR DO HERE..
Visiting the spaces? We’ve free to access community gallery areas, a beautiful walled garden, plus the grade 1 listed Undercrofts - ruins of Coventrys first Priory-Cathedral. There are regular exhibitions and displays showcasing local creativity and local history.
Are you a practitioner? Maybe you might want to think about displaying your art ..
or creating an exhibition, or showcasing your music..?
Collaborating, or getting involved in an activity..?
Hiring the space, or putting on an event?
Get in touch!
At LTB, we just want to hear that you’ re passionate about what you want to do.
Ping an email to alanwdenyer@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can help.
We’re self-funded, and run by volunteers - with the building leased to us since 1/5/26 from Coventry City Council at a peppercorn rate following our successful EOI submission. LTB is a registered charity, with responsibility for maintaining the building and paying the bills - however we try to self fund everything via sales at the bar-cafe during events, or from occasional hire fees, assuming the use fits within our ‘charitable objectives’.
There’s not alot of spare £ - but we get lots done.
LTB tries and say ‘yes’ as often as we can to interesting ideas and we commit to making the process as quick & easy as possible - so get in touch!
We curate the space, but our approach is ‘hands off’ - we want Cov folks to be trying out ideas - so ‘doing it yourself’ is actively encouraged!
We’ve a £25/hr community hire rate - but don’t be put off if this is a problem - there’s sometimes not even a charge for use if you’re proposing something not for profit, educational, and/or really interesting that the visiting public will benefit from.
We’re always happy to receive donations too tho - as that helps us pay the bills!
Most of all though, LTB aims to provide a welcoming, informal and accessible safe-space for everyone in the community.
LTB is the idea of Alan Denyer, a local arts champion who believes inspiring spaces can be an important catalyst for unlocking creative potential, and making the wider community feel they’re part of something special.
We reckon a vibrant, grassroots diy arts & culture scene helps give the city authentic ‘buzz’ and character - however the LTB space operates in a unique, informal way so as to make it interesting for non-arts visitors too - we try our best introducing people into the mix who perhaps think ‘arts isn’t for them’.
LTB isn’t really a regular arts venue either; we aim to have a variety of activities and exhibits in the two buildings - which themselves are a bit of a star.
Built in 2002 to showcase the artefacts found during the excavation of Coventry’s 900 yr old first Cathedral (St Mary’s Priory Cathedral - demolished in 1539 by King Henry VIII) - the architecture, gardens, waterfall pool, and unique Cathedral Quarter location are one of the city’s hidden gems - with many also believing it be the last resting place of Countess Godiva and Lord Leofric who endowed the original Priory, built on this same spot in 1043 :)
We want to give the creative scene in Cov more visibility ——>
examples
Display opportunities
Visual arts / sculpture / fashion
Idea try outs
Film a video / Rehearsals
Workshops
Making art
Learning new skills
Community Groups
Events
Film screenings / Dj nights
Local bands/music
Makers markets
Open mic
Comedy
Brand launch / presentations Community Gatherings
How can I find LTB?
LTB is located in the Priory Visitor Centre (aka ‘PVC’) - its just behind Nandos (New Buildings/Trinity St) - alternatively, approach via the elevated walkway near Holy Trinity Church.
We have a small bar, and cafe - both open whenever we have events.
The Priory Undercroft space (just around the corner) is now also available; fascinating ruined cellars that were once part of the monks living quarters - with a spiral staircase leading up to where the Cathedral Chapter House once stood
We’ve recently re-opened these areas to the public - so you can look around next time you visit (just ask any of our volunteers for an access pincode at the main PVC building).
The Undercroft is situated on the east side of Priory Square, right next to ‘Hill Top’ Medieval cobbled street - approx 90 seconds walk from our main entrance).
