Coventry
Sightseeing
The old cathedral is a must see. After being heavily bombed in the war, the cathedral in its current state tells quite a story. On some days there is also a small war museum that runs under the remains. In the gift shop some times you can at times buy tickets to go to the top of the spire.
109 locals recommend
Coventry Cathedral
Priory StreetThe old cathedral is a must see. After being heavily bombed in the war, the cathedral in its current state tells quite a story. On some days there is also a small war museum that runs under the remains. In the gift shop some times you can at times buy tickets to go to the top of the spire.
If you are visiting someone from Coventry, please remind them to bring their GoCV card as this gives them free entry.
70 locals recommend
Coventry Transport Museum
Hales StreetIf you are visiting someone from Coventry, please remind them to bring their GoCV card as this gives them free entry.
Lovely selection of interactive installations for all. A great overview of history in Coventry and all about Lady Godiva.
48 locals recommend
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan WellLovely selection of interactive installations for all. A great overview of history in Coventry and all about Lady Godiva.
St John the Baptist Church, Coventry
Fleet Streetsituated in the centre of town, opposite the Lady Godiva statue. On the hour Lady Godiva will appear from the clock and peeping Tom with emerge from the top.
Lady Godiva bell clock and peeping tom
6 Broadgatesituated in the centre of town, opposite the Lady Godiva statue. On the hour Lady Godiva will appear from the clock and peeping Tom with emerge from the top.
Historic Spon Street has now been updated to mainly restaurants, pubs and Bars. It is however a fantastic representation on how Coventry would have looked pre war and it has been extremely well preserved.
Spon Street
Spon StreetHistoric Spon Street has now been updated to mainly restaurants, pubs and Bars. It is however a fantastic representation on how Coventry would have looked pre war and it has been extremely well preserved.
Created in shipping containers. You will find here a vast array of local artists, food trucks and a brewery.
FarGo Village
Far Gosford StreetCreated in shipping containers. You will find here a vast array of local artists, food trucks and a brewery.
Belgrade Theatre
Have a variety of shows playing throughout the year.
The Wave
New Union StreetWater park with slides in the centre of town. Fun for all the family.
An immersive 360 digital art gallery. This was bought to Coventry as part of the city of culture project. It is around all summer. Tickets start from £5
The Reel Store
Upper Well StreetAn immersive 360 digital art gallery. This was bought to Coventry as part of the city of culture project. It is around all summer. Tickets start from £5
Coventry building society arena (formally Ricoh arena) hosts many events. While you're hear in Coventry, try and watch a local wasps match!
39 locals recommend
Ricoh arena
Judds LaneCoventry building society arena (formally Ricoh arena) hosts many events. While you're hear in Coventry, try and watch a local wasps match!
Coundon Wedge
Local Countryside walk - within 4 minutes walk from the house.
Lovely large park, often people having a stroll around the outside path which weave in between smaller gardens, along with the new aviary.
37 locals recommend
War Memorial Park
Lovely large park, often people having a stroll around the outside path which weave in between smaller gardens, along with the new aviary.
Stunning stately home. Where you can walk around the grounds for free (paid parking though). The maps give you different routes depending on how long you want to walk for.
41 locals recommend
Coombe Abbey
Brinklow RoadStunning stately home. Where you can walk around the grounds for free (paid parking though). The maps give you different routes depending on how long you want to walk for.
Food scene
Fabulous establishment serving a range of traditional Indian & Pakistani dishes. the interiors are lovely. Please note this is a bring you own booze restaurant.
My Dhabba
1-3 Lower Holyhead RdFabulous establishment serving a range of traditional Indian & Pakistani dishes. the interiors are lovely. Please note this is a bring you own booze restaurant.
Lovely Mexican street food. Please note the service here can be a little hit or miss.
Selminas Restaurant & Bar
16 Spon StLovely Mexican street food. Please note the service here can be a little hit or miss.
Hello Vietnam Restaurant
43 West Orchard WayFantastic authentic Vietnamese food with really lovely staff!
Big messy burgers and hotdogs for all to enjoy! The veg/vegan options are great too!
7Bone Burger Co. Coventry
10A Hay LaneBig messy burgers and hotdogs for all to enjoy! The veg/vegan options are great too!
One of my favourites. However any Sushi place in Coventry never disappoints; a few others are, Yakii sushi and Royal Cha. (I often get take away from these places)
A Sushi Japanese and Korean Restaurant
43 Hertford StreetOne of my favourites. However any Sushi place in Coventry never disappoints; a few others are, Yakii sushi and Royal Cha. (I often get take away from these places)
Fantastic little Carribbean street food restaurant. Double check if they are open on the day as they run a food truck too and not always open.
Leave It To Esmie
Far Gosford StreetFantastic little Carribbean street food restaurant. Double check if they are open on the day as they run a food truck too and not always open.
Lots of food trucks and a bar, to be enjoyed in good weather as it is all outside.
Assembly Festival Garden
Little Park StreetLots of food trucks and a bar, to be enjoyed in good weather as it is all outside.
Coventry's oldest pub, established in 1451. Inside you can find an open stone hearth with a hidden priest hole. They also do a great homemade pork pie platter!
The Old Windmill
22 Spon StCoventry's oldest pub, established in 1451. Inside you can find an open stone hearth with a hidden priest hole. They also do a great homemade pork pie platter!
One of my favourite bars, located in one of Coventry's historical spires. Small amount of seating inside - small huts which sit 6 people on the outside of the bar. Locally brewed beer or hand made cocktails.
Dhillons Brewery Spire Bar
New Union StreetOne of my favourite bars, located in one of Coventry's historical spires. Small amount of seating inside - small huts which sit 6 people on the outside of the bar. Locally brewed beer or hand made cocktails.
The Holyhead
Holyhead RoadMost popular pub with the locals - serving food and drink.
Neighbourhoods
This is a lovely area of Coventry, not too far from the house is situated. There is a main strip of small boutiques, shops, bars, restaurants and lots of charity shops!
Earlsdon
This is a lovely area of Coventry, not too far from the house is situated. There is a main strip of small boutiques, shops, bars, restaurants and lots of charity shops!
Picturesque 17th century buildings. Lovely pubs to visit. There is also a golf course within Allesley hall's grounds.
Allesley
Picturesque 17th century buildings. Lovely pubs to visit. There is also a golf course within Allesley hall's grounds.
City/town information
A little further out of Coventry. Lovely town with Historic Kenilworth Castle.
21 locals recommend
Kenilworth
A little further out of Coventry. Lovely town with Historic Kenilworth Castle.
Scenic spa town. You could visit the original baths or admire all of the many gardens around Leamington. Great little spot for lunch and some shopping.
149 locals recommend
Royal Leamington Spa
Scenic spa town. You could visit the original baths or admire all of the many gardens around Leamington. Great little spot for lunch and some shopping.