Guidebook for Coventry
Sightseeing
An exhibition is usually on show at the newly refurbished Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Worth a visit during your time in the center of Coventry.
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan WellAn exhibition is usually on show at the newly refurbished Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Worth a visit during your time in the center of Coventry.
A fantastic display of transport, many motor products produced in Coventry.
The museum has something for the whole family to enjoy, located in the heart of the city.
Easily accessible.
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Museo ng Transportasyon ng Coventry
Hales StreetA fantastic display of transport, many motor products produced in Coventry.
The museum has something for the whole family to enjoy, located in the heart of the city.
Easily accessible.
This medieval guildhall offers a glimpse into what Coventry was like many years ago, since 1340's it has welcomed visitors. Find out about the links with royalty by visiting the guildhall.
FREE ENTRY
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St. Mary's Guildhall
Bayley LaneThis medieval guildhall offers a glimpse into what Coventry was like many years ago, since 1340's it has welcomed visitors. Find out about the links with royalty by visiting the guildhall.
FREE ENTRY
If you fancy a day out, Coombe's 500 acres will give you plenty of sights, woodland and even a BBQ area.
It is Coventry's biggest parkland and is FREE, although parking charges apply. Worth a visit.
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Coombe Abbey
Brinklow RoadIf you fancy a day out, Coombe's 500 acres will give you plenty of sights, woodland and even a BBQ area.
It is Coventry's biggest parkland and is FREE, although parking charges apply. Worth a visit.
Tucked away in the centre of the city, you can explore the canal and visit the art display along the 5 1/2 mile stretch of the canal.
Worth a visit if you fancy a long walk along the canal.
FREE
Coventry Canal Basin
10a St Nicholas StTucked away in the centre of the city, you can explore the canal and visit the art display along the 5 1/2 mile stretch of the canal.
Worth a visit if you fancy a long walk along the canal.
FREE
A must see while you are here - walk around the old cathedral, climb the spire, look around the visitor centre and stand in awe of the new cathedral with it's great art.
FREE but donations are welcome.
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Katedral ng Coventry
Priory StreetA must see while you are here - walk around the old cathedral, climb the spire, look around the visitor centre and stand in awe of the new cathedral with it's great art.
FREE but donations are welcome.
If you fancy a day out of Coventry, this is local and offers water sports, fishing, wetlands, nature trails and bird hides.
Free entry, but more suited if you have a car.
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Draycote Water
If you fancy a day out of Coventry, this is local and offers water sports, fishing, wetlands, nature trails and bird hides.
Free entry, but more suited if you have a car.
A 12 century Parish Church in the city centre. Medieval Doom Painting now restored and on view, worth looking around while visiting the nearby cathedral.
Holy Trinity Church
5A Priory RowA 12 century Parish Church in the city centre. Medieval Doom Painting now restored and on view, worth looking around while visiting the nearby cathedral.
Visit Kenilworth town, situated close to Cov - with a wonderful castle.
Buses go to Kenilworth but entry to castle is about £8
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Kenilworth Castle at Elizabethan Garden
Castle RoadVisit Kenilworth town, situated close to Cov - with a wonderful castle.
Buses go to Kenilworth but entry to castle is about £8
Hidden for almost 2000 years, the Roman fort has been brought to life and now you can re-trace the Roman footsteps in this unique experience.
Costs about £3.75, buses go fairly close by - car ideal.
Lunt Fort - A Virtual Experience
Hidden for almost 2000 years, the Roman fort has been brought to life and now you can re-trace the Roman footsteps in this unique experience.
Costs about £3.75, buses go fairly close by - car ideal.
If you love airplanes, this is for you. I have been around the museum and you can even sit in a plane or two. Also suitable on rainy days as many planes are undercover.
Costs about £4.25, buses near.
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Midland Air Museum
Rowley RoadIf you love airplanes, this is for you. I have been around the museum and you can even sit in a plane or two. Also suitable on rainy days as many planes are undercover.
Costs about £4.25, buses near.
Spend the day in Stratford and enjoy the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Feed the ducks or enjoy the shops and tourist attractions that make Statford popular with tourists.
Buses available.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
WatersideSpend the day in Stratford and enjoy the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Feed the ducks or enjoy the shops and tourist attractions that make Statford popular with tourists.
Buses available.
Make a day of it and visit the town of Warwick, steeped in history and offering one of the best castles I have seen in England. There is a charge for entry, and buses/trains go to Warwick.
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Warwick Castle
Make a day of it and visit the town of Warwick, steeped in history and offering one of the best castles I have seen in England. There is a charge for entry, and buses/trains go to Warwick.
Entertainment & Activities
The converted Victorian farm buildings are home to Hatton’s Shopping Village, a walk or drive to Hatton Locks and for those with children a visit to Hatton Farm Village.
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Hatton Adventure World
Dark LaneThe converted Victorian farm buildings are home to Hatton’s Shopping Village, a walk or drive to Hatton Locks and for those with children a visit to Hatton Farm Village.
The closest zoo to Coventry, making it a worthwhile day out once you've seen the attractions.
There is an entry charge and easiest travel is by car.
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Twycross Zoo
Burton RoadThe closest zoo to Coventry, making it a worthwhile day out once you've seen the attractions.
There is an entry charge and easiest travel is by car.
Why not go swimming in our Olympic sized pool or try out a host of other sporting activities at our council run/partnership centre. Situated near bus station, it is in an ideal location. Fairly cheap.
Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre
Fairfax StreetWhy not go swimming in our Olympic sized pool or try out a host of other sporting activities at our council run/partnership centre. Situated near bus station, it is in an ideal location. Fairly cheap.
Everything Else
Relax in these beautiful gardens while in the centre of Cov, showing the best of the new and old Coventry.
Free - a good place to eat your lunch if the sun is out!
Lady Herbert's Garden
Relax in these beautiful gardens while in the centre of Cov, showing the best of the new and old Coventry.
Free - a good place to eat your lunch if the sun is out!
Short walk from city centre, this public park hasa play park, short 18 hole pitch and putt course, skate park, tennis, bowling and cafe.
Relax and enjoy one of the best parks in Cov.
Free entry.
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War Memorial Park
Short walk from city centre, this public park hasa play park, short 18 hole pitch and putt course, skate park, tennis, bowling and cafe.
Relax and enjoy one of the best parks in Cov.
Free entry.
It's like the biggest car boot sale in the Midlands! You'll be amazed at what you can buy at Wellsbourne Markets.
Best to go early and via car.
Wellesbourne
It's like the biggest car boot sale in the Midlands! You'll be amazed at what you can buy at Wellsbourne Markets.
Best to go early and via car.
Shopping and history mix well in Spon Street, offers a lot of character and shows you what Coventry was like before the war. Nice traditional cafe and pubs along the street also.
Medieval Spon St
Shopping and history mix well in Spon Street, offers a lot of character and shows you what Coventry was like before the war. Nice traditional cafe and pubs along the street also.
All details about bus services can be found inside Pool Meadow bus station. You can also catch National Express coaches to airports and popular destinations.
Pool Meadow
Fairfax StreetAll details about bus services can be found inside Pool Meadow bus station. You can also catch National Express coaches to airports and popular destinations.
Trains arriving into Coventry at this station, a few minutes walk to the city centre and about 40 minutes walk to my house. Taxi's available, costing between £5-10 max that will bring you to my house.
Rail Station Bridge (Stop WR1)
Trains arriving into Coventry at this station, a few minutes walk to the city centre and about 40 minutes walk to my house. Taxi's available, costing between £5-10 max that will bring you to my house.
Local library with coffee available, just 10 minute walk from my house. If you wanted to have a good read or find out more about the area - this is the place to go.
Stoke Library
KingswayLocal library with coffee available, just 10 minute walk from my house. If you wanted to have a good read or find out more about the area - this is the place to go.
The Specials, Selector and other 2Tone artists feature at the 2 Tone village shop and museum. Find out why Coventry ended up on the map musically - you can even enjoy a nice meal. Totally recommended.
Tesco Express
255-259 Walsgrave RdThe Specials, Selector and other 2Tone artists feature at the 2 Tone village shop and museum. Find out why Coventry ended up on the map musically - you can even enjoy a nice meal. Totally recommended.
Should you get ill or have an accident, this is where you might end up. The NHS hospital is new and offers many services - although parking, TV, food are a rip off!
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University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge RoadShould you get ill or have an accident, this is where you might end up. The NHS hospital is new and offers many services - although parking, TV, food are a rip off!
Should you need the police, they have the main station in the city centre and should be able to help. We also have Community Support Officers walking around the area/city offering help.
Coventry Central Police Station
Little Park StreetShould you need the police, they have the main station in the city centre and should be able to help. We also have Community Support Officers walking around the area/city offering help.
Should you accidently die while visiting, the funeral parlour is just two doors up from my cottage, so quite handy. Please do try and avoid dying though while you visit!
Henry Ison & Sons Funeral Directors
76-78 Binley RdShould you accidently die while visiting, the funeral parlour is just two doors up from my cottage, so quite handy. Please do try and avoid dying though while you visit!
Shopping
A great shopping experience - reminds me of a quiet London with it's buildings. Nice parks and an enjoyable canal walk, taking you to Warwick.
Plenty of buses and a great alternative to Cov.
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Royal Leamington Spa
A great shopping experience - reminds me of a quiet London with it's buildings. Nice parks and an enjoyable canal walk, taking you to Warwick.
Plenty of buses and a great alternative to Cov.
Seen as Coventry's 'best' shopping centre, it houses a large department store and other shops. The city library is near by with lots of tourist information.
Mooboo Coventry - The Best Bubble Tea
West Orchard WaySeen as Coventry's 'best' shopping centre, it houses a large department store and other shops. The city library is near by with lots of tourist information.
This shopping centre has been moderised and has several eating places close by, including Pizza Hut and Cafe Nero, all undercover to protect you from the British weather!
Lower Precinct
Lower PrecinctThis shopping centre has been moderised and has several eating places close by, including Pizza Hut and Cafe Nero, all undercover to protect you from the British weather!
While you might not be ordering a fitted kitchen while you are here, it is still worth a visit for ideas. The cafe also offers visitors a bargain. Situated in the centre of Coventry.
IKEA Coventry
2 Croft RdWhile you might not be ordering a fitted kitchen while you are here, it is still worth a visit for ideas. The cafe also offers visitors a bargain. Situated in the centre of Coventry.
This listed building is a round market offering the best in independent retail, from fresh fruit, meat to linen and flowers. The indoor round market was a favourite of mine as I grew up in Coventry.
Market Way
Market WayThis listed building is a round market offering the best in independent retail, from fresh fruit, meat to linen and flowers. The indoor round market was a favourite of mine as I grew up in Coventry.
Under cover and offering some of the best independent retailers, this is a hidden gem in the centre of Coventry. From a fancy dress shop to cafes - you can even bathe your feet in a fish tank!
City Arcade
City ArcadeUnder cover and offering some of the best independent retailers, this is a hidden gem in the centre of Coventry. From a fancy dress shop to cafes - you can even bathe your feet in a fish tank!
Food Scene
I recommend the Bella Italia and Pizza Express if you want to eat out at the centre of Coventry. Situated next to the Belgrade Theater - why not see a performance while on holiday?
Belgrade Plaza
Upper Well StreetI recommend the Bella Italia and Pizza Express if you want to eat out at the centre of Coventry. Situated next to the Belgrade Theater - why not see a performance while on holiday?
One of the well known Chinese restaurants in Coventry. When I ate there it was an 'all you can eat' - so ideal if you are on a budget and want to stuff your face!
Feast Junction
Hertford PlaceOne of the well known Chinese restaurants in Coventry. When I ate there it was an 'all you can eat' - so ideal if you are on a budget and want to stuff your face!
If you want to grab a cuppa and a bite to eat while in the centre of Coventry, this is one of many stop off points. You can watch the shoppers walk by while you relax. I've eaten there, good value
Flames Cafe Bar
7A Bull YardIf you want to grab a cuppa and a bite to eat while in the centre of Coventry, this is one of many stop off points. You can watch the shoppers walk by while you relax. I've eaten there, good value
I've eaten here several times and love the atmosphere, friendly service and eastern food delights. Fairly close to my house (ok, its a 15 min walk but worth it!). My top rated choice for Cov visitors.
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L'amour Cafe
142 Far Gosford StI've eaten here several times and love the atmosphere, friendly service and eastern food delights. Fairly close to my house (ok, its a 15 min walk but worth it!). My top rated choice for Cov visitors.
Top Thai food place in my opinion, within walking distance from my house and worth a night out. Quality food and a nice treat if you want to eat out.
Thai Dusit
39 London RdTop Thai food place in my opinion, within walking distance from my house and worth a night out. Quality food and a nice treat if you want to eat out.
Just walk to the bottom of my street and you are in the Bulls Head. It is a pub that also serves food and may be worth a visit if you don't want to cook in the evening. Looks like good value.
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Bulls Head Inn
Main RoadJust walk to the bottom of my street and you are in the Bulls Head. It is a pub that also serves food and may be worth a visit if you don't want to cook in the evening. Looks like good value.
Best value local carvery and one I have eaten at many times. Enjoy a roast with as many vegetables you can fit inside your tummy.
I will gladly join you if you want to give it a go!
The Walsgrave
382 Walsgrave RoadBest value local carvery and one I have eaten at many times. Enjoy a roast with as many vegetables you can fit inside your tummy.
I will gladly join you if you want to give it a go!
Not just coffee, you can also enjoy a nice meal while visiting the centre of Coventry. I have eaten here and love the surroundings, a beautiful street.
Playwrights
Hay LaneNot just coffee, you can also enjoy a nice meal while visiting the centre of Coventry. I have eaten here and love the surroundings, a beautiful street.
Wonderful settings for a restaurant and ideal for pizza lovers. Situated next to the Council House, making it easy to get to.
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Pizza Express
5 Ely StWonderful settings for a restaurant and ideal for pizza lovers. Situated next to the Council House, making it easy to get to.
All you can eat value meals means you just keep filling your plate up until your buttons pop and your tummy is full.
I really should eat here more often, a popular destination with locals.
Brewers Fayre Cross Point
Gielgud WayAll you can eat value meals means you just keep filling your plate up until your buttons pop and your tummy is full.
I really should eat here more often, a popular destination with locals.
If you are feeling homesick, then we have a Starbucks for you to chill out and enjoy a coffee and wifi
Starbucks Coffee
52 BroadgateIf you are feeling homesick, then we have a Starbucks for you to chill out and enjoy a coffee and wifi
Coventry has several Subway fast food places situated around the city, if you fancy an alternative to McDonalds or Burger King!
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Subway
3 Station RdCoventry has several Subway fast food places situated around the city, if you fancy an alternative to McDonalds or Burger King!
Very American and expensive but worth it if you fancy a special treat while you are on holiday here. They always provide lots of entertainment and great food.
TGI Fridays - Coventry
Rugby RoadVery American and expensive but worth it if you fancy a special treat while you are on holiday here. They always provide lots of entertainment and great food.
Essentials
My local shops with frozen and fresh food available. Visit the shops - there is an Irish shop, a cafe, florists, chip shop, newsagents & batch bar. Ideal if my fridge is empty!
2 min walk from house
Empress Arcade
Binley RoadMy local shops with frozen and fresh food available. Visit the shops - there is an Irish shop, a cafe, florists, chip shop, newsagents & batch bar. Ideal if my fridge is empty!
2 min walk from house
Arts & Culture
A host of local, national and international performances make a trip to the Belgrade worthwhile. Coventry's best theater.
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Belgrade Theatre
A host of local, national and international performances make a trip to the Belgrade worthwhile. Coventry's best theater.
Situated at Warwick Uni on the edge of Cov, the centre hosts productions, comedy and cinema throughout the year. Well worth checking out online before your visit - book early. Buses to and from venue.
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University of Warwick
Situated at Warwick Uni on the edge of Cov, the centre hosts productions, comedy and cinema throughout the year. Well worth checking out online before your visit - book early. Buses to and from venue.