Things to do in Coventry

Historically rich city located at the very heart of England

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Despite all that it has been through in recent history, Coventry is a city that is full of life and oppurtunity. It offers an eclectic mix of culture and history. Here you will find some fascinating museums, a world famous cathedral, and one of England's finest mediaeval guildhalls. If history isn't your thing, Coventry is also a place brimming with excellent shopping facilities, a thriving bar scene, theatres, iconic live music venues and exciting dining experiences from around the world. On top of this Coventry has a charming canal network and acres of gorgeous parkland for visitors to get away from it all. Truly this is a city that offers something for everyone.

  Visit places around Coventry


Local Attractions       Museums       Parks & Open spaces      

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Priory Visitor Centre
Coventry's first cathedral.
Less than a mile



Coventry Cathedral FREE
Historic cathedral attraction.
Less than a mile



Herbert Art Gallery And Museum FREE
Exhibitions and local archaeological finds.
Less than a mile

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
200 acre nature reserve.  www 
3.4 miles
Coombe Country Park
Great place for all the family.  www 
4.4 miles
Ryton Gardens
A great day out in the heart of England.  www 
5 miles
Kenilworth Castle And Elizabethan Garden
English heritage site.  www 
5.1 miles
Arbury Estate
18th century Gothic mansion and beautiful landscaped gardens.  www 
6.6 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Coventry


Restaurants       Cafes      

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Pizza Express
Popular pizza restaurant.
Less than a mile

Old Orleans
American theme restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
The Tin Angel
 www 
Less than a mile
Cosmo
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Nando's Coventry
Portuguese chicken restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
The Thai Dusit
Thai Restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Habibi
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Harvester Coventry
Family-friendly restaurant. Good value Early Bird deals available all day.  www 
1.8 miles

  


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  Sports & Leisure in Coventry


Golf       Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Walks & Cycle rides       Special Interest      

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The Village
Health and fitness club.
1.4 miles

Kenilworth Golf Club
Our club is situated in a beautiful parkland setting in the heart of Warwickshire.  www 
4.1 miles
Esporta
Health and racquet club.  www 
1.7 miles
Fitness First
Friendly health and fitness club.  www 
2.2 miles
Ten Pin
Ten-pin bowling alley.  www 
4 miles
Blue Badge Tours
Guided walking tour around Coventry.  www 
2.1 miles
Coventry Walks
Walks in and Around Coventry.  www 
2.1 miles
Predator Sport
Outdoor paintballing centre.  www 
Less than a mile

  


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  Treat yourself in Coventry


Shopping Centres       Spa & Salon      



Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa Coventry
Mercure Coventry Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa is a 4 star hotel, set in a former manor house and 17 acres of peaceful grounds.
4.8 miles

Lower Precinct
Popular indoor shopping centre.  www 
Less than a mile
West Orchards Shopping Centre
Home to Debenhams and many more high street names.  www 
Less than a mile
Eden Beauty
Beauty salon offering a wide range of specialist treatments.  www 
1.6 miles

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  Kids in Coventry




Jam Jam Boomerang
Coventry's biggest indoor play centre.
3.1 miles

Parks And Open Spaces In Coventry
Details of all parks and open spaces in Coventry.  www 
2.1 miles
Coombe Country Park
Great place for all the family.  www 
4.4 miles
Planet Ice
Ice rink.  www 
Less than a mile
War Memorial Park
Coventry's premier park.  www 
1.5 miles
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
200 acre nature reserve.  www 
3.4 miles
Ten Pin
Ten-pin bowling alley.  www 
4 miles
Ryton Pools Country Park
100 acre country park with great walks,cycle rides,play areas,visitor centre,miniature railway and more.  www 
Suggested by Ursula Adams, Warwickshire
4.4 miles
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Where to stay in Coventry

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Did you know...

  • the first ever English Bicycle was made in Coventry. Built in 1870 it was called the Ariel: with a large front- and small rear-wheel (fitted with solid rubber tyres) it is obviously the forerunner of the penny farthing.
  • Coventry was the only British City to lose a Cathedral during the WWII bombing on 14th November 1940
  • Coventry was the world's first 'twin city' when it formed a twinning relationship with the Russian city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) during World War II.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: Cathedral Ruins, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5AB

Famous for...

Coventry Cathedral, Lady Godiva, Rover and The Specials

Annual events in Coventry