Visit Coventry

Things to do

• 1) Bagot’s Castle

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  Bagot’s Castle, in the village of Baginton on the outskirts of Coventry, is believed to originally been built in the 11th century, at the time of King Henry I. It was rebuilt around the late 14th century by Sir William Bagot, a distinguished nobleman of his time.

• 2) Blue Badge Guided Tours

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  Roger Bailey is a Heart of England Blue Badge Tourist Guide, offering guided walking and coach tours for private groups, large or small. Roger covers Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, The Cotswolds and much more.

• 3) Charterhouse Heritage Park

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  The landscape around Charterhouse includes green fields, woodland, the River Sherbourne, the Grade II listed Sherbourne Viaduct and a disused railway line. The viaduct was designed by Stephenson in 1837 as part of the world’s first major inter-city railway.

• 4) Coventry Cathedral

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  Coventry Cathedral is a place where splendid medieval history meets modern architecture to stunning and poignant effect.

• 5) Coventry Visitor Information Centre

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  Our Visitor Information team can provide the very best in local knowledge, history and recommendations on how to make the most of your stay in Coventry.

• 6) Coventry Young Explorer’s Discovery Trail

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  Pick up your free explorer’s trail from Coventry Visitor Information Centre (located adjacent to Coventry Railway Station) and discover the answers to the 10 questions as you search some of the very special city centre attractions to win your exclusive Coventry Young Explorers badge!

• 7) Coventry's New Cathedral

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  The New Cathedral is a work of inspiration. Work started a day after the Old Cathedral was bombed during the Blitz of 1940, and the Cathedral is now recognised as a beacon of hope, fellowship, peace and reconciliation.

• 8) Hideous History

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  Phone: 07718 598626

• 9) Holy Trinity Church

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  From the 15th Century stone pulpit to the 16th Century Bible and the world-renowned Doom painting, Holy Trinity Coventry is certainly a 'must visit' place in our great city.

• 10) London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum

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  London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum is one of the earliest garden cemeteries in the country, designed by Joseph Paxton and now a Grade I listed park and garden.

• 11) Lunt Roman Fort

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  It's A.D. 60; the Iceni of East Anglia led by the legendary Boudica have rebelled against Roman rule, and have just been defeated in a terrible battle fought somewhere in the Midlands. As a result, the Romans are building a series of fortifications across the Midlands, including the Lunt. Come and explore this partially-reconstructed timber fort.

• 12) Old Blue Coat School

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  The Old Blue Coat School is a unique and historic building nestling between Priory Row and the Priory Gardens in Coventry city centre. The current building dates from 1856, the actual school having been founded as the first Charity School for girls in Coventry in 1714.

• 13) St John the Baptist Church

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  As one of Coventry’s most historic buildings, St John’s holds a special place in the heart of the city. St John’s was built by Medieval Religious Guilds in 1344 on land given by Queen Isabella. Located on the corner of Medieval Spon Street, this Grade I listed masterpiece of architecture is one of the most beautiful churches in England. Carved from rose sandstone, the church is steeped in history. During the Civil War the building was used to house Scottish Royalists, giving rise to the saying ‘Sent to Coventry’.

  St John's is open 10am til 3pm, Friday and Saturday.

  Address: Fleet Street, Coventry CV1 3AY

• 14) St Michael's Tower Climb

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  PLEASE NOTE – Unfortunately the Tower Climb and shop are currently closed and are likely to remain so for the rest of 2021, and will be reopening early 2022. 

  Climb the Cathedral Tower for the best view in Coventry! Open 7 days a week except during bell ringing sessions*.

   

• 15) St. Mary's Guildhall

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  St. Mary's Guildhall is currently closed for renovations and will reopen in Spring 2022. You can find out more about this project on St. Mary's Guildhall website. 

• 16) The British Motor Museum

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  The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British Cars; it boasts over 400 cars in its collection which spans the classic, vintage and veteran eras.

  Situated in the small village of Gaydon, Warwickshire, just off junction 12 of the M40. The Museum building is a spectacular piece of architecture with an art deco design, whilst the Collections Centre building is a modern contrast. Together they stand proudly in a beautifully landscaped setting of 65 acres, which rolls out onto the Warwickshire countryside.

• 17) The Charterhouse

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  The Carthusian Priory of St Anne-a unique Grade 1 listed building and grounds, surrounded by parkland in the centre of Coventry. Charterhouse is a grade I listed 14th Century Carthusian Monastery, one of only nine ever built in Britain. The Carthusian order was a silent order.

• 18) The Weaver's House

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  Address: 121 Upper Spon St, Coventry CV1 3BQ

  Phone: +44(0)24 7625 7117

• 19) Ventures with Verity Coventry Walking Tours

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  Email: Tours@ventureswithverity.co.uk

• 20) West Midlands Police Museum

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  Address: 26 Hertford Street, Coventry