Coventry was highly rated for cathedrals by 17 guests from the United States!Coventry Travel Guide
The Legacy of Legends
Southeast of Birmingham, Coventry is best known for the shell of its old cathedral, a poignant reminder of the damage sustained during World War II. Part of its northern wall joins the new Modernist cathedral, designed by Sir Basil Spence.
In the neighboring gardens, there are remains of an 11th-century Benedictine monastery set up by Lord Leofric. His wife, Lady Godiva, became Coventry’s greatest legend by riding naked on horseback in protest of her husband’s high taxes.
St. Mary’s Guildhall is built on part of the old castle, and Baginton on the city’s outskirts houses the reconstructed Roman Lunt Fort. Coventry Airport is also here, by the Midland Air Museum, where the exhibits include a Vulcan.
The Coventry Transport Museum has great examples of vehicles manufactured in the city over the years. Another point of interest are the canals north of the city's center, lined by historic buildings. Other attractions include the Warwick Arts Centre – the UK’s 2nd largest – and the Ricoh Arena, home of Coventry City FC. The Sky Dome Arena is an ice hockey and music venue, while the best shopping is found in Arena Park Center.
The city has 2 universities and tons of bars and restaurants. There are also several Coventry hotels, guesthouses and country houses on Booking.com, most with parking and some with pools.
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What Guests Said About Coventry:
Hywel
United Kingdom
8.0
Very Good
reviews
Historical and very clean.
Historical and very clean. We were present a Easter weekend so most of the shops were closed Had thought due to Coventry being named as one of the largest Cities that more shops would of had been opened for visitors during this time. because of this would nor recommend a stay over Bank Holidays
Aleksejs
Latvia
8.0
Very Good
reviews
Coventry suffered badly in 1940, yet there are still a few...
Coventry suffered badly in 1940, yet there are still a few places worth visiting; the ruins of the old cathedral and the new cathedral next to it, Holy Trinity Church, Medieval Spon St, the Guildhall, etc. You can also take a bus from Coventry to Kenilworth with its spectacular castle ruins and nice green parks and to Warwick with its fabulous castle and very interesting St Mary's church.
brian
United Kingdom
6.0
Review score
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We enjoyed the market , but I am afraid apart from the...
We enjoyed the market , but I am afraid apart from the cathedral it looks like a lot of other bombed out U.K cities, rebuilt with no character from lego brick style precincts , the Center is all pedestrianised and easy to walk around but not many unique shops just the same old chains , we had a nice welcome in the Trinity church , but refused to pay to enter the new Cathedral, I wouldn't have minded giving a donation, the indoor market is a must plenty of cheap fresh fruit and veg
Graham
United Kingdom
8.0
Very Good
reviews
Coventry is an interesting mix of old and new.
Coventry is an interesting mix of old and new. The Cathedral is the most obvious place to visit but also take a walk around the shopping area and look at the changes in architecture. There are some quirky shops on Spon Street and bits of the old walls and odd features abound. Spend a day here and you will have seen the main things, then go through Kenilworth and on to Warwick and Stratford.
Denise
United Kingdom
4.0
Review score
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We went for a reunion of a small group of university friends...
We went for a reunion of a small group of university friends, and had heard that Coventry had been revamped. What a let down. It was sadly far worse than we remember on our arrival 40 years ago. It was sadly run down, had no soul, the best parts such as Spon Street needed some serious love. There was hardly any traffic when I drove in, which was a sign of no-one going there. I certainly shall not be returning in a hurry. The councillors need to sort their business heads out to attract business to the city (incentives required), bring some money in and SPEND IT on sprucing up the city centre.
Villagegirl
United Kingdom
10
Exceptional
reviews
Our trip was to attend a funeral in Coventry, on the Sunday...
Our trip was to attend a funeral in Coventry, on the Sunday we join the family for a Sunday lunch in the town centre, this was very nice their was 25 of us, a lovely end to what was a sad weekend, I will b going to Coventry and hoping to spend a longer time.
“We were upgraded to a suite, which was great. Staff were friendly. Restaurant lovely. Everything clean and smart. Perfect location for short walk into Coventry city centre.”
“Location was very close to Coventry Station.
In triple room the double bed was extra wide which was good.
Quiet at night.
Staff were friendly-ish
There was hot water.
Fine for price as we were only spending minimal time there (getting in later and leaving early). Had we been spending more time in the room it may have been worse.”
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