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Coventry city centre: tips and FAQs

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Tips voor uw bezoek

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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.

Wat zijn de hoogtepunten?

Highlights include Coventry Cathedral, Old Cathedral ruins, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. See the Things to do page for more.

Hoe komt u er?

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.

Waar kunt u eten en drinken?

We list 11 places to eat and drink in and around Coventry city centre, with filters to help you choose.

Waar kan ik overnachten?

Wij vermelden 6 hotels en andere verblijven in de buurt. Controleer beschikbaarheid en prijzen bij elk verblijf.

Is Coventry city centre accessible?

De toegankelijkheid verschilt per straat, gebouw en locatie. Raadpleeg vóór vertrek de toegankelijkheidsinformatie van elke bezienswaardigheid of vervoerder.

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.

Wat te doen

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Museum, art gallery and records archive on Jordan Well, next to the cathedral quarter.

Wat te doen

Coventry Transport Museum

Large public collection of British-made road transport: more than 240 cars and commercial vehicles, 100 motorcycles and 200 bicycles.

Wat te doen

St Mary's Guildhall

Grade I listed medieval guildhall on Bayley Lane, open for visits, with a tea room and restaurant.

Fotoverantwoording

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

Bronnen

Official pages we opened while writing and checking this page. Details change, so check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Coventry Cathedral: official site (coventrycathedral.org.uk)
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum: official site (theherbert.org)
Coventry Transport Museum: official site (transport-museum.com)
St Mary's Guildhall: official site (stmarysguildhall.co.uk)
Holy Trinity Church: official site (holytrinitycoventry.org.uk)
Belgrade Theatre: official site (belgrade.co.uk)
Las Iguanas: own website (iguanas.co.uk)
Rising Cafe: own website (risingcafe.co.uk)
To Pho: own website (topho.co.uk)
Coffee#1: own website (coffee1.co.uk)
Aqua: own website (aqua-food-mood.co.uk)
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House: own website (twistedbarrelale.co.uk)

Place names and map positions: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Wikidata (CC0). See credits.

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