www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk 1 Cathedral 2 St Mary’s Guildhall 3 Holy Trinity Church 4 Coventry Transport Coventry Cathedral is a St Mary’s Guildhall is one The first known reference to Holy Museum of the finest medieval Trinity is in 1113, its beginnings tied place of celebration, Coventry Transport Museum guildhalls in , to the history of the Benedictine hosting events, concerts houses the largest publicly an unexpected treasure Priory of St Mary which has long and exhibitions owned collection of British in the narrow, winding been associated with Earl Leofric throughout the year. vehicles in the world, and lanes of Coventry’s and Lady Godiva herself. A lively, Coventry and its tells the fascinating story historic Cathedral active and welcoming church, this Cathedral were of Coventry and its people devastated by the Blitz Quarter. The Guildhall extraordinary building has survived fire, reformation and the Blitz. through the rise and fall of on 14 November 1940, has stood at the heart of The church houses many rare its biggest industry. Now leaving the old Cathedral ruins behind. Sir Basil Spence, Coventry since 1340 and has witnessed events of both artefacts, perhaps the most fully open after a £9.5m redevelopment programme, visitors architect of the new Cathedral, suggested keeping the ruins national and local importance, hosting monarchs, exceptional being the famous can experience some of the most amazing vehicles ever as a memorial of that fateful night. The resulting design is playwrights and weavers and it continues to welcome visitors medieval wall painting of the Last invented, including the fastest car in the world! Discover the from all over the world. The Guildhall’s main attraction is breathtaking and is one of Coventry’s outstanding features. Judgement which has undergone real-life stories of Coventry’s innovators and entrepreneurs the magnificent Great Hall, with its medieval stained glass, The site has numerous tributes to peace and reconciliation, significant restoration and is on as you explore the history of road transport, or explore what a ceiling of carved angels and one of the rarest and most including the Charred Cross and the Statue of Reconciliation. full display. Holy Trinity welcomes you might be driving in the future. With a fantastic café and important tapestries in the country. St Mary’s Guildhall is Internationally recognised as a beacon of hope, Coventry visitors free of charge, seven gift shop, and a state of the art 4D simulator, the museum open to the public; please check the website for dates. Cathedral is an inspirational space for reflection. days a week. has something for all the family.

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5 Herbert Art Gallery 6 Fargo Village 7 Belgrade Theatre 8 SkyDome Arena & Museum Fargo is your one-stop The Belgrade Theatre Coventry’s SkyDome Arena village for independent is a key arts and cultural offers entertainment for Winner of the shopping, unique food, facility in Coventry and the whole family. Visit Guardian Family amazing coffee and remains one of the Planet Ice and feel the Friendly award, this incredible art, all in largest regional excitement of watching stunning FREE amongst artist’s studios, producing theatres in the resident ice hockey museum offers a creative workspaces and Britain. The theatre team and four time Elite wealth of hands-on unique markets. Fargo offers a diverse, exciting League Championship opportunities to production programme, winners, the Genting Village hosts events Young Nicola credit: Photo learn more about the including live music and from touring musicals Casino Coventry Blaze. history of Coventry. original exercise classes and larger events including the to critically acclaimed plays, traditional pantomimes and Or why not take to the ice yourself with Planet Ice offering Immerse yourself in Vegan Fair, Chocolate Festival, and CovPride throughout the comedy classics. With a café bar serving coffee and cake, skate hire, dedicated student events, themed skate evenings captivating art and fascinating culture with award-winning year. With such a mix of creative offerings, and the different the Belgrade is the perfect place to meet friends for a drink and family orientated sporting activities? You and the family exhibitions, eight permanent galleries, a packed events markets held over the weekend, Fargo Village is a space and a light lunch. Or why not book afternoon high tea in the could then warm-up and catch a showing of the latest

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9 Coventry Music Shopping in Coventry Parks and green spaces Surrounding areas Museum Coventry is nestled between beautiful countryside and Coventry famously gave 2-Tone market towns. music to the world, with bands like The Specials and The Stratford-upon-Avon, Selecter. As influential as it was, it’s only a small reflection the birthplace of William of the vast musical talents that Shakespeare and home to Coventry can claim. The the Royal Shakespeare Coventry is currently bidding to be Coventry Music Museum, tells Coventry’s award-winning Greyfriars Green connects the Company, attracts visitors the story of Coventry’s musical city centre to the railway station. Lady Herbert’s Garden, from around the world. UK City of Culture 2021. heritage, from the roman found next to Millennium Place, offers visitors and locals occupation up to the present Winning the title will transform the city alike the opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquility in the day. There are treasures to be The quaint town of Warwick War Memorial Park forever and enable us to showcase the found, including the Lennon heart of the city centre. Close by is the , has a historic and famous past, a great outdoor attraction and home to two cafés, football brilliant organisations that we have in the city, Bench and Dave Willetts’ original Phantom Mask, from the epitomised by the ‘must see’ pitches, pitch and putt golf, tennis, skateboard facilities and including the UK’s first Shop Front Theatre, Phantom of the Opera. The museum also supports the stars destination of Warwick Castle. of the future with its Artist of the Month Award. Coventry city centre has many excellent shops, ideal for a a children’s play area. The park hosts numerous events the Tin Music and Arts, Coventry Cathedral

spot of retail therapy. throughout the year, including tea parties, family craft Nearby Rugby is the birthplace and Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. activities and the Coventry Godiva Festival. T: +44 (0)7971 171441 W: covmm.co.uk West Orchards Shopping Centre houses high street of rugby football – discover favourites such as Debenhams, Miss Selfridge, Thorntons sporting history at Rugby For Coventry to win, we need your help. and Marks and Spencer. With the addition of quality School and its museum. Visit the website www.coventry2021.co.uk jewellers, bookstores, fashion stores, and with on-site car Royal Leamington Spa is packed to leave your words of support and find out parking available, you can spend an afternoon wandering Events and festivals full of independent shops, how can you back the bid. Follow us on Twitter, Eating in the heart of the city, stopping off for lunch during your visit. high street brands, restaurants Facebook and Instagram @Coventry2021 and beautiful parks. Coventry The bustling Upper Precinct offers a wide variety of to stay up to date and join on us on this Coventry city centre offers a shopping choices including River Island, GAME, Topshop Home to the region’s exciting journey. host of wonderful dining and Primark, with the Lower Precinct offering the likes of second-largest castle, opportunities to suit every taste. H&M, Schuh, Next and New Look. provides visitors with an action-packed all year round In the centre of Broadgate, Shelton Square, Bull Yard, Broadgate and medieval Spon programme, not to mention a newly renovated Cathedral Street are home to big name brands, nestled amongst picturesque Elizabethan gardens. Lanes houses three new independent stores. With a reputation for fantastic, varied and family-friendly restaurants over two floors; the events, there is always something happening in Coventry. Cosy Club, Wagamama and Las Iguanas. IKEA’s landmark city centre site can be found on Croft Road, Coventry’s Ricoh Arena has hosted worldwide superstars Nuneaton, home to the George Eliot while the unique circular Coventry Market invites you to Coventry’s historic medieval Spon Street offers numerous including Rihanna, Muse and Bruce Springsteen. The Shop , trail and the stunning 18th century sample fresh and local produce on sale alongside foods of Front Theatre The Empire Warwick Arts Centre award-winning bars, restaurants and bistros; while nearby , , , and the Arbury Hall, is worth a visit while the Albany Theatre are just a few of the unique and exciting Belgrade Plaza has three family-friendly restaurants: Pizza the world. delights of Britain’s second city venues where you can experience live arts, music and comedy. Express, Café Rouge and Bella Italia. Broadgate are a short train ride away. The city centre welcomes regular events to , the The War Memorial Park welcomes thousands of visitors The city’s historic Cathedral Quarter is home to numerous heart of our city, with a local Farmers’ Market appearing each year to the annual Coventry Godiva Festival while at the independent restaurants and cocktail bars and West every third Friday of the month, selling delicious local heart of Coventry, Broadgate provides an exciting backdrop to With shopping, concerts, festivals and fairs throughout Orchards Shopping Centre hosts an extensive food court with produce from tasty pies, preserves and home-made bread many of the city’s events and celebrations, including regular the year, plus exciting nightlife and history, Coventry and a selection of popular food outlets. to regionally sourced fresh meat and pastries. markets, musical extravaganzas and cultural performances. is your one-stop shop for an excellent day out.

Coventry City Centre Nestled at the heart of rural Warwickshire, Coventry is VISITOR MAP one of England’s great cities, with an inspiring and world-famous history.

Boasting rich, medieval heritage, Coventry has grown throughout the centuries, developing and improving to this day. Home to internationally renowned landmarks and legends, two award-winning universities, historic attractions, and a multitude of exciting, family-friendly museums and galleries, Coventry offers something for all.

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1 Legend has it that the city was the birthplace of St. George, dragon slayer and patron saint of England. 2 Coventry was the first city in the world to have a twin city, and now has 26, including Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad), Dresden and Jinan. 3 George Eliot lived and went to school in Coventry. Life in the city around 1830 was the model for Middlemarch, her most famous novel. 4 The great Victorian actress Ellen Terry was born in Coventry. 5 The Italian Job’s car chase scene involving Minis was filmed in huge sewer pipes in Stoke Aldermoor, in September 1968. 6 Monty Python’s first ever live performance was at the Belgrade Theatre in 1971. 7 In October 2005, the late John Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, planted two Japanese trees in the Coventry Cathedral gardens after she and the Beatles’ star visited before his death. 8 The black taxi cab, a global symbol of Britain, has always been made in Coventry. 9 All modern bicycles are descended from John Kemp Starley’s Rover Safety Cycle, invented in Coventry in 1885. 10 The city was the birthplace of jet pioneer Sir Frank Whittle and the poet Philip Larkin. 11 Parts of Cheylesmore Manor, Coventry’s Register Office, date back to 1250. Various members of medieval royalty lived there, including George IV and Henry VI. 12 George Orwell wanted to use Coventry as the model for his study of poverty in England during the 1930s, but he found it to be too prosperous. 13 Sir Henry Parkes, five times Premier of New South and the father of modern Austrailia, was born in Coventry in 1815. 14 The expression ‘true blue’ has Coventry origins and dates from the 14th century, when cloth dyed Coventry blue became very fashionable and expensive. 15 William Shakespeare almost certainly visited Coventry numerous times and performed in St Mary’s Guildhall.