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Coventry city centre: tips and FAQs
Consejos locales y preguntas frecuentes
Consejos locales
Consejos para la visita
Start in the ruins
Walk through the shell of the old cathedral before entering the new one, built immediately beside it and consecrated in 1962.
Allow time for the Transport Museum
Wikipedia lists more than 240 cars and commercial vehicles, 100 motorcycles and 200 bicycles; it is a few minutes' walk from Broadgate.
Look for timber-framed survivors
Spon Street, Bond's Hospital and Ford's Hospital keep some of the timber-framed buildings that survived the war and the ring road.
Combine with Warwickshire
Warwick is about 10 miles south; our Stratford-upon-Avon guide covers Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington.
Preguntas frecuentes
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Coventry city centre?
Coventry city centre is in Coventry, England. The cathedral quarter, Broadgate, the museums and medieval Spon Street. Nearby stops and stations include Coventry station, Pool Meadow bus station.
How long do I need in Coventry city centre?
A full day for the cathedral quarter and the two main museums. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
¿Qué es lo más destacado?
Highlights include Coventry Cathedral, Old Cathedral ruins, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. See the Things to do page for more.
¿Cómo se llega?
Nearby: Coventry station (Avanti West Coast and other operators); Pool Meadow bus station (Local and regional buses). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
¿Dónde se puede comer y beber?
We list 11 places to eat and drink in and around Coventry city centre, with filters to help you choose.
¿Dónde alojarse?
Reunimos 6 hoteles y otros alojamientos cercanos. Consulte la disponibilidad y los precios en cada alojamiento.
Is Coventry city centre accessible?
La accesibilidad varía según la calle, el edificio y el local. Consulte la información de accesibilidad de cada atracción u operador antes de viajar.
While you are here
Things to see in Coventry city centre
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Museum, art gallery and records archive on Jordan Well, next to the cathedral quarter.
Coventry Transport Museum
Large public collection of British-made road transport: more than 240 cars and commercial vehicles, 100 motorcycles and 200 bicycles.
St Mary's Guildhall
Grade I listed medieval guildhall on Bayley Lane, open for visits, with a tea room and restaurant.
Créditos fotográficos
- Spon Street: habiloid, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Herbert Art Gallery & Museum: E Gammie, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Coventry Transport Museum: Jim Linwood from London, CC BY 2.0, source
- St Mary's Guildhall: Snowmanradio, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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