LTB is a not4profit diy Arts, Music & Community venue - we’re a showcase for Coventry’s grassroots culture!
With over 10,000 ft2 of community, exhibition and events space, we’ve something for everyone!
The premises were originally built in 1910 as prestigious showrooms for The Rover Company - and have had various uses since then. A Food Office for collecting ration stamps and council hq during wartime, then (following a major facelift in 1955) several department store occupations - then, most recently, The Litten Tree Pub.
Redevelopment is now planned, with the building set to be replaced as part of the City Centre South residential scheme - Coventry City Council have however granted us ‘meanwhile use’ foc, until such point as construction begins (timescales tbc, altho it’s looking like we’here until 27/9/24).
LTB (= ‘Litten Tree Building’) is a completely self-funded grassroots initiative, conceived and run by local people - for the benefit of the community.
It all begins with an idea..
Maybe you want to display your art for the first time..?
or create an exhibition..?
collaborate, or get involved in an activity..?
or put on an event?
Get in touch - and don’t worry about sounding professional - at LTB we just want to hear that you’ re passionate about what you want to do.
Ping an email to ltbopen22@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can help.
We’re self-funded, and run by volunteers - so there’s not alot of £, but we get lots done.
We try and say ‘yes’ to interesting ideas - and make the process as quick & easy as possible.
LTB curates the space, but our approach is ‘hands off’ - we want Cov folks to be trying out ideas - so ‘doing it yourself’ is actively encouraged!
There’s not normally a charge for use - however we’re happy to receive donations, as that helps us pay for stuff.
Most of all though, LTB provides a welcoming, informal and accessible safe-space - for everyone in the community.
Don’t worry about ticking boxes.
LTB is the idea of Alan Denyer, who believes interesting, low cost, characterful culture spaces can be an important catalyst for unlocking potential - and help define a city’s identity.
He set up this initiative to help local creative people get visibility.
We believe vibrant, authentic grassroots arts & culture helps bring urban centres to life - however we’ve opened up the space in a unique, informal way to make it interesting for non-arts visitors too, so as to promote new possibilities for connection & belonging.
LTB def isn’t a regular arts venue tho’ -we have a mix of all sorts in the building (which itself is a bit of a star, with an amazing hundred and twelve year history) - and make a point of leaving everything looking a bit derelict ::).
We want to give the creative scene in Cov more visibility
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
Makers markets
Open mic
Comedy
Brand launch / presentations Community Gatherings
When is LTB open?
Our public open times are 12 til 4pm, every day (Mon-Sun) - free admission - pets are welcome!
There’s a warren of spaces to explore over 4 floors - but unfortunately, no lifts - so if you’ve difficulty climbing stairs it might be a problem.
The ground floor is fully accessible tho, with plenty to see - we even have a small cafe, and free wifi.
LTB is located just a few minutes walk from Coventry Train station - in what was previously the Litten Tree pub (now closed).
We have a small bar, which is open whenever we have events.
