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Why we love Coventry

The birthplace of 2-Tone music and Britain’s motor industry, Coventry thrives as a bold innovator. Explore the city’s lively culture and arts scene, and its architecturally showy modern cathedral. From its very own bohemian village rammed with all things vegan to vintage, to masses of places for art and theatres in this former City of Culture.

Those looking for more high-octane action will find indoor waves to escape rooms. Or lose yourself in a tour from filming locations from the hit show Peaky Blinders to the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Being in the heart of England, an hour from London, means it’s a perfect base for exploring the West Midlands countryside and beyond.

Things to do in Coventry

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Whizz through the treetops on thrilling zip wires – and try rope bridges, axe-throwing and more.

Discover Go Ape Coventry

Go Ape Coventry

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 Go Ape Coventry
Go Ape Coventry

Visit this incredible wall of light recreated around the bombed-out ruins of Coventry’s old Cathedral

To find out more about Coventry’s new and old Cathedrals

West Midlands Growth Company

An exterior shot of Coventry Cathedral.
Coventry Cathedral

From vintage to vegan, cheese festivals to retro nights, music evenings to its own vegan brewery, discover the home of 40 unique indie businesses.

Discover FarGo Village

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Group of friends at Fargo village featuring artworks by artists Snub23 and My Dog Sighs. Coventry, West Midlands, England
FarGo Village

Take on the UK’s biggest indoor waterpark and explore precision-engineered thrill-seeking.

Discover more about The Wave

The Wave

Two children sliding on a pool inflatable at The Wave in Coventry
The Wave Coventry

Bursting with fruits, vegetables and flowers, and buzzing with bees and butterflies, this thriving oasis in Ryton is 100% organic.

Check out Garden Organic

Garden Organic/Shaun Fellows

Coventry, England

Garden organic, vegetable harvest
Garden Organic

See the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles of anywhere, including the world’s two fastest cars.

For more information on the Coventry Transport Museum

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Two men looking at an exhibit of motorbikes at Coventry Transport Museum.
Coventry Transport Museum

This toe-tapping museum is a treat for music lovers, with a café and memorabilia shop too.

Discover The Coventry Music Museum

Jamie Gray

Coventry, England

Coventry Music Museum
The Coventry Music Museum

The line-up is utterly eclectic, featuring bands to suit every style – from The Libertines to Bananarama.

Check out Godiva Festival

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Coventry, England

Godiva Festival
Godiva Festival

Look out from Elizabeth I’s private rooms, and stroll through an immaculate historic garden.

Explore Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

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Coventry, England

Fireworks display above Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Whizz through the treetops on thrilling zip wires – and try rope bridges, axe-throwing and more.

Discover Go Ape Coventry

Go Ape Coventry

Coventry, England

 Go Ape Coventry
Go Ape Coventry

Visit this incredible wall of light recreated around the bombed-out ruins of Coventry’s old Cathedral

To find out more about Coventry’s new and old Cathedrals

West Midlands Growth Company

An exterior shot of Coventry Cathedral.
Coventry Cathedral

From vintage to vegan, cheese festivals to retro nights, music evenings to its own vegan brewery, discover the home of 40 unique indie businesses.

Discover FarGo Village

©VisitBritain/Nemorin/ Snub23 and My Dog Sighs

Group of friends at Fargo village featuring artworks by artists Snub23 and My Dog Sighs. Coventry, West Midlands, England
FarGo Village

Take on the UK’s biggest indoor waterpark and explore precision-engineered thrill-seeking.

Discover more about The Wave

The Wave

Two children sliding on a pool inflatable at The Wave in Coventry
The Wave Coventry

Bursting with fruits, vegetables and flowers, and buzzing with bees and butterflies, this thriving oasis in Ryton is 100% organic.

Check out Garden Organic

Garden Organic/Shaun Fellows

Coventry, England

Garden organic, vegetable harvest
Garden Organic

See the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles of anywhere, including the world’s two fastest cars.

For more information on the Coventry Transport Museum

©VisitBritain/Nemorin

Two men looking at an exhibit of motorbikes at Coventry Transport Museum.
Coventry Transport Museum

This toe-tapping museum is a treat for music lovers, with a café and memorabilia shop too.

Discover The Coventry Music Museum

Jamie Gray

Coventry, England

Coventry Music Museum
The Coventry Music Museum

The line-up is utterly eclectic, featuring bands to suit every style – from The Libertines to Bananarama.

Check out Godiva Festival

Dave Archer

Coventry, England

Godiva Festival
Godiva Festival

Look out from Elizabeth I’s private rooms, and stroll through an immaculate historic garden.

Explore Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Shutterstock / wael alreweie/ English Heritage

Coventry, England

Fireworks display above Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Places to stay in Coventry

FarGo village

A hipster hangout, offering a brewery, dirty street food, vegan delights, music, drinks, and vintage shops to name just some.

Central Coventry

From here it’s easy to explore the cathedral, and the medieval parts to this city’s heritage, including abbeys and castles. Check out Spoon Street - it’s resorted medieval area. For a unique stay, see The Telegraph Hotel for a newspaper style stay decorated with old printed editions.

Coombe Abbey (Binley)

A former 12th century Cistercian abbey offers peace and tranquillity set in 500 acres of parkland.

Explore nearby

An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

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Historical building, with a clock tower, beside a fountain

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

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Picadilly Circus underground station

Steeped in legends that surround Robin Hood to literary greats, discover what this city has to offer.

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A performer in front of Nottingham Castle

From a Medieval monarch found under a car park to the city’s celebration of multicultural modern life, Leicester has got it all.

Visit Leicester

Leicester, England

An outdoor view of Leicester's historic Guild Hall

Getting to Coventry

Birmingham Airport welcomes travellers from all over the world and is only 10 miles (16 kilometres) away from Coventry. The fastest train from the airport to the city centre takes only 10 minutes, with several operators offering services via West Midlands Rail.

In just an hour you can get to Coventry by train from London Euston with Avanti West Coast or West Midlands trains. 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 trail. 

Want to know more?

Get top tips on places to visit and things to do from those in the know at Visit Coventry.