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Coventry UK City Of Culture 2021 Update
Coventry UK City of Culture Trust shares an update on preparations for its year of culture, which starts on 15 May 2021 and runs for 12 months.
![Coventry City of culture trust launches city host volunteer programme [News]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/coc_city_hosts_pr_image_1920x1080px_timothy2.png)
Coventry City of culture trust launches city host volunteer programme [News]
“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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Unity_Lawn_at_night.jpg)
Work begins on Cathedral Unity Lawns [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/NEW_ikea_Building.jpg)
Plans to create a national Collections Centre have been announced [News]
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Buses.jpg)
All-electric bus city plan commitment by winter 2025 [News]
Coventry will receive £50m to fund 297 all-electric buses that will be on city streets by 2025.

Belgrade Theatre launches Spring Season 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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Coventry_Hero_Image_12__St_Mary_s_Guildhall___600x400_.jpg)
Exciting plans to transform St Mary’s Guildhall given approval [News]
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Visit_Coventry_News_Letter_website_Photo.jpg)
Looking forward to 2021... [January e-Newsletter]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/visitorinfo.png)
A warm welcome to the city [News]
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
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
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Greyfriars.jpg)
New lighting switched on in Greyfriars Green [News]
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
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
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Visit_Coventry_News_Letter_website_Photo.jpg)
Rediscover Your Coventry this Christmas [December e-Newsletter]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/The_Burges_600.jpg)
Historic Coventry city centre streets transformed [News]
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/0_Pepper_Lane_1.jpg)
New art for Pepper Lane from Coventry artist Matt Chu [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Glynn_01_1024x682.png)
The Glamour of the Alps is coming to Coventry's new Telegraph Hotel [News]
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Opening_pic_1_2.jpg)
The Telegraph Hotel is to open its doors to guests on December 4 [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Visit_Coventry_News_Letter_website_Photo.jpg)
Events and activities in Coventry this autumn [October e-Newsletter]
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
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/CCC_Monsters_600_1.jpg)
Monsters to invade the City Centre during Half-Term [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/War_Memorial_Park_600.jpg)
Coventry celebrates as 5 parks win Green Flag Award [News]
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]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Glynn_600.jpg)
Nation’s Top Chef On Board to Judge New Foodie Awards for Coventry & Warwickshire [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Man_and_Camera_600.jpg)
Submit your photography for Coventry’s 2021 calendar [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Coventry_Hero_Image_5__Coventry_Cathedral__600.jpg)
Coventry’s Heritage Open Days are go! [News]
Coventry is taking part in the national Heritage Open Days festival for the 26th year running this September.
![Priory Row Construction Starts [News]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Priory_Row_600.jpg)
Priory Row Construction Starts [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Rediscover_600.jpg)
You’re all invited! Rediscover Your Coventry this summer [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Cov_Skyline_600.jpg)
Exciting infrastructure projects across Coventry receive funding [News]
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]](http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk/images/Coventry_Hero_Image_26__Holy_Trinity_Church__600_1.jpg)
English Tourism Week 2020 [News]
Throughout this week (25-31 May), Coventry joins Visit England in celebrating English Tourism Week 2020.

Mother's Day in Coventry 2020
Mother’s Day is just round the corner on Sunday 22 March.

How to Travel Sustainably
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.