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Coventry City of culture trust launches city host volunteer programme [News]

Published: Thursday, 25 February 2021

“Coventry needs you!” that’s the message to people of all ages and backgrounds across the city who want to get involved in the historic UK City of Culture year.

Work begins on Cathedral Unity Lawns [News]

Published: Thursday, 18 February 2021

A new scheme, set to revitalise Coventry Cathedral’s Unity Lawn, began last week on February 8.

Plans to create a national Collections Centre have been announced [News]

Published: Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Plans for a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to create a joint arts and culture facility of national and international standing are to be discussed by councillors next week.

Cooking at home with Coventry businesses - and how to involve the whole family

Published: Monday, 15 February 2021

With restaurants closed for much of the last year, we’ve all been doing a bit more cooking at home.

All-electric bus city plan commitment by winter 2025 [News]

Published: Tuesday, 09 February 2021

Coventry will receive £50m to fund 297 all-electric buses that will be on city streets by 2025.

Belgrade Theatre launches Spring Season 2021

Published: Friday, 05 February 2021

Discover hit musicals, nail-biting drama, and more as Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture begins.

Exciting plans to transform St Mary’s Guildhall given approval [News]

Published: Tuesday, 26 January 2021

A £1.4m bid to help transform Coventry’s St Mary’s Guildhall into a major visitor attraction has been given the go ahead by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Ideas for a Coventry lockdown date night

Published: Monday, 25 January 2021

Date nights aren’t quite what they used to be. In 2021, staying in is the new going out, but it doesn’t mean you can’t do something special.

Looking forward to 2021... [January e-Newsletter]

Published: Thursday, 21 January 2021

Coventry, like the rest of England, is in lockdown for the coming weeks, but we are remaining positive and looking forward to what's ahead in our exciting UK City of Culture year.

A warm welcome to the city [News]

Published: Monday, 18 January 2021

Plans for a striking new visitor information pod to be installed at Coventry Railway Station have been submitted to the Planning Committee.

Coventry’s beautiful green spaces

Published: Thursday, 14 January 2021

The sunshine has disappeared and the leaves have fallen from the trees, which can only mean that winter is well and truly here, bringing a third national lockdown with it.

Final days to enter first Coventry & Warwickshire food and drink awards

Published: Monday, 11 January 2021

Rising to the challenges of the pandemic is at the heart of three special awards for businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Veganuary options in Coventry

Published: Friday, 08 January 2021

It’s January and for many of us, when it comes to food and drink that means making some different choices.

New lighting switched on in Greyfriars Green [News]

Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020

Colourful new rainbow lighting has been installed along the path in Greyfriars Green, lighting up the walk between Coventry railway station and Bull Yard.

Free parking in Council car parks over Christmas

Published: Monday, 21 December 2020

Coventry City Council is offering free parking in its car parks over the Christmas period beginning on Saturday 19 December.

Celebrating Coventry’s Independent Food and Drink Businesses

Published: Thursday, 10 December 2020

Coventry is home to a thriving food and drink scene that reflects its truly diverse culture, with the opportunity to try cuisine from across the world all in the heart of our historic city.

Food and drink gift guide

Published: Thursday, 10 December 2020

No matter what the occasion, food is always guaranteed to be a good gift - especially in these times. Coventry’s food and drink scene don’t stop with restaurants, bars and cafes.

Rediscover Your Coventry this Christmas [December e-Newsletter]

Published: Friday, 04 December 2020

After a difficult year, you've probably spent the past few weeks counting down the days until it becomes socially acceptable to do all of the exciting winter activities we all love so much.

Historic Coventry city centre streets transformed [News]

Published: Friday, 04 December 2020

Two historic streets in Coventry city centre have been transformed over the last few months as part of an ambitious £2 million project ahead of the festive season.

All Things Christmas

Published: Tuesday, 01 December 2020

You've probably spent weeks counting down the days until it becomes socially acceptable to do all the Christmas and winter activities we all love so much.

New art for Pepper Lane from Coventry artist Matt Chu [News]

Published: Tuesday, 24 November 2020

A Coventry artist has been commissioned to work on a brand-new art piece which will be installed in Pepper Lane.

The Glamour of the Alps is coming to Coventry's new Telegraph Hotel [News]

Published: Wednesday, 18 November 2020

The glamour of the Alps is being created in Coventry for the winter season with award-winning chef Glynn Purnell, making his debut appearance in the city.

Keep yourself busy during lockdown 2.0

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2020

England has now entered a second lockdown. But being in lockdown again doesn't have to be boring. Its time to change up your routine and get the creativity flowing.

The Telegraph Hotel is to open its doors to guests on December 4 [News]

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2020

Coventry city centre’s new Telegraph Hotel is to open its doors to guests on November 18, it has been revealed.

Events and activities in Coventry this autumn [October e-Newsletter]

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2020

As the nights draw in, it’s time for the ghostly ghouls and wicked witches to emerge for the creepy Halloween season.

Spooktacular events in Coventry this half term

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2020

As the nights draw in and the cold mornings return, it's time for the ghostly ghouls and wicked witches to emerge for the creepy Halloween season.

Monsters to invade the City Centre during Half-Term [News]

Published: Friday, 16 October 2020

During the October half-term, eight massive, mischievous monsters will be descending on Coventry and taking over rooftops in the city centre.

Coventry celebrates as 5 parks win Green Flag Award [News]

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2020

Parks and green spaces across the country will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having quality green spaces on their doorstep.

Go Ape…after dark! [News]

Published: Friday, 09 October 2020

This autumn, thrill seekers are being invited to run, leap and zip their way through a series of new night-time adventures, coming exclusively to Go Ape!

Nation’s Top Chef On Board to Judge New Foodie Awards for Coventry & Warwickshire [News]

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Entrants in the brand new Foodie Awards for Coventry & Warwickshire will be showing off their talents to one of the nation’s top chefs as part of the judging process.

Submit your photography for Coventry’s 2021 calendar [News]

Published: Friday, 11 September 2020

Visit Coventry is calling out for local photography enthusiasts to help create a beautiful and exclusive Coventry 2021 calendar.

Coventry’s Heritage Open Days are go! [News]

Published: Tuesday, 08 September 2020

Coventry is taking part in the national Heritage Open Days festival for the 26th year running this September.

Priory Row Construction Starts [News]

Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2020

Specialist conservation contractors have been appointed to transform some of Coventry’s oldest buildings into special short stay visitor accommodation in time for the city being UK City of Culture.

You’re all invited! Rediscover Your Coventry this summer [News]

Published: Wednesday, 26 August 2020

A new campaign has been launched to encourage visitors and local people to rediscover Coventry and all the amazing things it has to offer.

Exciting infrastructure projects across Coventry receive funding [News]

Published: Tuesday, 04 August 2020

The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) has agreed its priority list of infrastructure projects to receive Government funding as part of the Getting Building Fund.

English Tourism Week 2020 [News]

Published: Thursday, 28 May 2020

Throughout this week (25-31 May), Coventry joins Visit England in celebrating English Tourism Week 2020.

Mother's Day in Coventry 2020

Published: Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Mother’s Day is just round the corner on Sunday 22 March.

How to Travel Sustainably

Published: Monday, 10 February 2020

There are ways to travel that are more planet friendly and we wanted to give you a couple of tips on how to make your 2020 more sustainable.

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