Coventry (VIC) - St Michael's Tower
One of two city centre Visitor Information Centres located within the tower of St Michael's Cathedral ruins.
The Visitor Information Centre is staffed by experienced tourism professionals who are fully equipped to provide extensive local, regional and national visitor information.
Add to this a FREE accommodation booking service, theatre and events box office and a range of local gifts and other merchandise, the Visitor Information Centre really is your one stop shop when visiting the region!
During the summer months there's also the chance to climb all 180 steps to the top of St Michael's Tower (charges apply - contact the Visitor Information Centre on 024 7622 5616 for more details).
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Prices
Admission to Tower Climb:
Adults: £2.50
Children: £1.00 (no unaccompanied under 16s).
Open all the time
Summer opening hours: Mon-Fri 10.00 - 17.00, Sat 10.00 - 16.30, Sun 10.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 16.30.
Winter opening hours: Mon-Fri 09.30 - 16.30, Sat 10.00 - 16.30, Sun 10.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 16.30.
Contact
EnquiriesTel: 024 7622 5616 o
tic@cvone.co.uk
www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk
email a friend
Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Coventry Cathedral1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SP 335791
Nearest major road is M6. Signposted from M6, M69, A45 and A46.
Nearest station is Coventry. Head for city centre.
Nearest station : Coventry station
Not all site accessible to people with impaired mobility. Lively and varied programme of events and services all year round, which may restrict access. St Michael's tower available to climb (charges apply). Blitz museum open most Wednesdays & Saturdays, group booking essential, charges may apply.
French/German guides available by prior arrangement.
Also at this venue
Coventry Cathedral - St Michael's
St Michael's Tower at Coventry Cathedral
Benedicts' Café
St Andrew's bookshop
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 11, Sun 12 Sep 2010 | Hertiage Open Days |
| Sat 11 Sep 2010 | Hertiage Open Days - City Centre Walking Tours |
| Sat 11, Sun 12 Sep 2010 | Hertiage Open Days - City Centre Walking Tours |
| Sun 12 Sep 2010 | Hertiage Open Days - City Centre Walking Tours |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 21Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Baby changing facilities
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
Food
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
