Family Research.

Discover your family roots.

Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre offers a dedicated research room designed to support visitors exploring their family history and local connections. Located in our Mosedale room, this space provides a welcoming, focused environment where individuals can begin, continue, or deepen their genealogical research with expert guidance.

Visitors have access to a range of resources, including leading online genealogy platforms such as Findmypast and Ancestry, as well as extensive paper-based records, local archives, and historical reference materials. Our experienced research team is on hand to assist at every stage of the journey — from helping those just starting to trace their family tree, to supporting researchers who may have reached a “brick wall” in their investigations. 

Whether uncovering census records, parish details, or local historical context, we aim to provide the tools and expertise needed to bring family histories to life.

family tree books
births and deaths record
surname index of burials
family tree books

What people say…

  • "Visited today with my 2 sisters. Lovely man who worked there who took us on a tour and was very helpful, would definitely recommend visiting if you love history on Nuneaton or are researching your family tree."

    Hayley Jayne, Google Reviews

  • “A fantastic resource for anyone researching local or family history. The research team were incredibly helpful and guided us through records and online archives with great expertise.”

    Visitor Review

  • "A wonderful place to discover more about your family and history of Nuneaton. The centre’s volunteers are incredibly knowledgeable and always happy to help.”

    Visitor Review

FAQs.

  • The more details, the better (names, dates, locations of births/marriages/deaths).

  • While many families in the UK can be traced to the early 1800s, it depends on record survival.

  • We use ancestry.com and findmypast.com for general searches. The Heritage Centre also has access to a collection of local documents.

  • Tuesday mornings are our main session for family history so it is advisable, particularly if you need one-on-one assistance from one of our research staff.

  • Bring any existing notes, family stories, or photos. You can also bring your laptop, which can make searching easier.

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