Coventry
Why we love Coventry
The birthplace of 2-Tone music, Coventry dances to the beat of its own drum. Explore the lively arts scene in this former City of Culture, or find out what made it a driving force of the British motor industry at its transport museums.
Those looking for more high-octane action will find everything from wet and wild waterparks to Peaky Blinders-themed escape rooms. Come face-to-face with Dippy, the dinosaur-in-residence at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, or explore the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Being in the heart of England, just an hour from London, means Coventry is a perfect base for exploring the West Midlands countryside and beyond.
Discover Coventry’s bohemian side
Explore FarGo Village and take a tour around its vegan brewery, then settle in for some soothing soul on a Sunday. There’s plenty for foodies, shoppers and music lovers here.
A toe-tapping treat
The Coventry Music Museum puts Coventry’s rich musical heritage in the spotlight – from rock and pop, to ska and punk. It is jam-packed with vinyl records, memorabilia, artwork and ephemera, telling the story of the city through its many musical passions, including home-grown bands and labels.
Live music and family fun
Named after one of the city’s most famous historic characters, the three-day Godiva Festival in July is a star-studded highlight of Coventry’s events calendar. The line-up is utterly eclectic, featuring bands to suit every style playing to tens of thousands of people every night.
Organic goodness calling
Calling all gardeners: Garden Organic is a thriving oasis, with everything grown using sustainable techniques. Packed with inspiration to help you garden the organic way, with No Dig areas and habitats for wildlife, book a guided tour and join an expert-led workshop.
Waves of fun
Make a splash at this high-action venue. Bring out your inner kid, and slide, splash and dive. Take one of its winding slides or try its exhilarating wave pool, or for something more chill than thrill, relax on the banks of its very own lazy river.
Coventry
Lose yourself in a tour of filming locations from the hit show Peaky Blinders, or get digital at the country’s first permanent digital art gallery, The Reel Store.
Discover the birthplace of 2-Tone at Coventry Music Museum, or Britain’s motor industry at Coventry Transport Museum.
Get funky vibes from creative urban hub, FarGo Village, packed with independent shops, markets and bars.
Climb the Cathedral Tower for spectacular views of the city, or head to medieval Charterhouse for live music and events.
Fun fact
Fun fact
According to legend, the city of Coventry was the birthplace of St. George, dragon slayer and patron saint of England.
Did you know?
Did you know?
Coventry was crowned as the UK City of Culture in 2021 which saw a host of events and a new digital art gallery launch in the city.
Dating back more than 500 years, The Coventry Tapestry in St Mary’s Guildhall is thought to be the oldest tapestry still in its original location in Britain.
Coventry’s Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest arts venues outside of London, with a reputation for its diverse programming, including live music, theatre and cinema.
The biggest collection of British made cars, bicycles and motorcycles in the world can be found at the Coventry Transport Museum, as well as the world’s two fastest cars, Thrust SSC and Thrust 2, which both broke land speed records.
Things to do in Coventry
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Visit Coventry’s newest park
Explore a load of events set to kick off the £8 million restoration of Coventry’s medieval Charterhouse building (founded 1385), along with a new 70 acre Heritage Park which sits alongside the River Sherbourne.
Go Ape Coventry
Adventurers of all ages love this outdoor activity centre, where you can whizz through the treetops on zip wires, test your nerve on wobbly rope bridges, and give axe-throwing and off-road driving a go.
Tuck into Coventry
Whether it's street food grub or a fine dining dinner, the city comes to life with flavours in autumn. Why not try a spooky afternoon tea at the Telegraph Hotel, pumpkin picking and street food at the Barn at Berryfields, or another of Coventry’s top-notch dining destinations?
Coventry Christmas market
From mid-November, head to Coventry’s twinkling streets to enjoy bratwurst and a fully stocked bar at its market, where you’ll find stalls selling unusual gifts for your loved ones.
Places to stay in Coventry
Central Coventry
From here it’s easy to explore the cathedral and the medieval parts to this city’s heritage, including abbeys and castles. For a unique stay, see the Telegraph Hotel in a former newspaper office decorated with old printed editions.
Binley
Highlights of this suburb include Coombe Abbey, a former 12th-century Cistercian abbey offering peace and tranquillity, set in 500 acres of parkland.
FarGo Village
Stay in the city’s creative quarter to discover this hipster hangout, offering a brewery, street food, vegan delights, music, drinks and vintage shops.
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Getting to Coventry
Birmingham Airport welcomes travellers from all over the world and is only ten miles (16km) away from Coventry. The fastest train from the airport to the city centre takes only ten minutes, with several operators offering services via West Midlands Railway.
In just an hour you can get to Coventry by train from London Euston with Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Railway. Being in the heart of the country, it’s very well connected. If you come by car, you can take in historic Oxford, too.
Getting around Coventry
By bus
Coventry is well connected by public transport. You can check out local bus services, timetables, maps and planners by visiting the West Midlands Network website.
By train
Coventry is at the heart of an extensive regional rail network, looked after by Transport for West Midlands, including trains with CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway and Avanti West Coast.
By foot
The centre is easy to explore on foot, and public transport connections make it simple to navigate once you get there. Try Curious about Coventry’s self-guided walks tours.
By bike
A bike-friendly city, cycle routes and dedicated lanes make exploring by bike hassle-free. Coventry City Council’s Where to Ride section has an online cycle planner and free cycle maps.
By canal
The Coventry Canal starts in Coventry Canal Basin and stretches 38 miles into the Midlands’ countryside. Look out for walking routes, cafes and art.
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