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Coventry is a large and important city in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom. Coventry is both an industrial centre and a cathedral city, combining industry with culture in an interesting combination.
Bronze of St Michael, Coventry Cathedral
Glass Footbridge, Millennium Place
Bonds Hospital, a medieval alms house
The War Memorial park
Understand
Heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe during World War II, Coventry is not the most attractive of cities, much of its pre-war appeal having been replaced by questionable re-building in the post-war period. However, major regeneration projects such as the Stirling Prize shortlisted 'Phoenix Initiative' are beginning to make the city a more attractive place.
Get in
By Road
Coventry is conveniently situated at the centre of the UK Motorway network. The M6 passes the north of the city. The M1 is easily accessible via the M45 towards london and the M69 northbound. The M40 is accessed along the A46.
To enjoy the drive into Coventry approach along the A46, exiting at Kenilworth. Drive through central Kenilworth and past the Abbey Fields park before turning right towards Coventry. The broad tree lined Kenilworth Road offers a beautiful boulevard into the city.
By Rail
Coventry is on the main London to Manchester rail route operated by Virgin. There are up to four trains to and from the capital every hour. The journey takes about one hour five minutes. Trains to central Birmingham are even more frequent, with a 25 minute journey time. Birmingham International, serving the NEC and Birmingham Airport take just 10 minutes.
By Air
Coventry Airport has daily flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Pisa, Saltzburg and Barcelona along with holiday destinations. Buses take passengers to the city centre. A taxi ride takes approximately 10 minutes.
Birmingham International Airport is closer to the centre of Coventry than it is to central Birmingham and a drive should not take much longer than 30 minutes depending on the traffic situation. A taxi costs £20.
See
Coventry Cathedral Quarter - the medieval Gothic Cathedral of St Michael was built in the late 14th-early 15th century, but largely destroyed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of 14 November 1940 in an incendiary bombing raid - only the tower, spire and outer walls remained... A new cathedral was built 1956-1962 next to the old (which now forms a memorial garden) to a design by Basil Spence. The cathedral is noted for its striking post-war modern design, the large tapestry of Christ enthroned, its innovative stained glass windows and various items of sculpture. These include (on the facade) the striking sculpture of St Michael's Victory over the Devil by Sir Jacob Epstein.
Recent archeological digs have uncovered the remains of the original monastic settlement founded by Lord Leofric in 1043, these have been incorporated into the priory gardens and an interpretive centre exhibits some notable finds.
Lunt Roman Fort, Coventry Road, Baginton, near Coventry, tel 02476 303567, admission adults £2, concessions £1 - a partial reconstruction of a Roman fort that stood on the site from c. 60 - 80 CE, erected in response to Boudicca's revolt. Exhibits include a museum of Roman period life (based on finds excavated at the site between 1965 and 1973), a model of the fort and occasional full costume re-enactments of Roman military manoeuvres
Midland Air Museum, Coventry Road, Baginton, near Coventry, tel 02476 301033 , admission adults £4.25, children £2.50 concessions £3.75 - Star exhibits include the Avro Vulcan bomber and a heritage centre dedicated to the work of Sir Frank - pioneer of the jet engine.
Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, tel 024 7623 4270, fax 024 7623 4284, mailto:museum@transport-museum.com, open daily except 24-26 December 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm, admission free - the largest collection of British road transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles
Lady Godiva Statue and Peeping Tom clock, Broadgate
Sports
Sky Dome Arena, Croft Road, Coventry, tel 02476 630674 - a multipurpose centre for public ice-skating, ice dancing and home to the Coventry Blaze and Coventry Phoenix ice hockey teams. Also houses a multiplex cinema.
Brandon Stadium - home of the Coventry Bees speedway team and weekly greyhound races
The Ricoh Arena - home of Coventry City Football club
The Butts Park Arena - home of Coventry Rugby Football Club and the Coventry Jets American Football team.
Nights Out
Sky Dome Complex - Croft Road, Coventry - a flagship mixed-use urban entertainment complex, featuring :
Multiplex cinema
Night clubs - Jumpin' Jacks, Lava, Ignite
Bars and Restaurants - Old Orleans, The Orange House and Chicago Rock
Priory Place
Prague - bar & kitchen
Flamingo - bar & grill
Medieval Spon street
1481
Bull Yard
Glass House
Belgrade Square
Walsgrave Triangle
Get out
If Coventry starts to get you down, why not head South to Leamington Spa and Warwick.
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