Things to do in Coventry

Time flies when you’re having fun and that’s guaranteed at Coventry’s wonderfully eclectic museums, which cover topics as wide-ranging as watches, aviation and transport, as well as giving an insight into Coventry’s historical past.

With markets, malls, retail parks and even a shopping village, there’s plenty of choices when it comes to indulging in a spot of retail therapy, with stores offering everything from high street shopping to one-of-a-kind finds.

Blending the old with the new, and lush green parks with a cutely compact city centre, Coventry is full of unexpected treats, whether you’re marvelling at the historic buildings or exploring nature’s bounty.

There’s plenty to keep the kids – and the big kids – entertained, thanks to Coventry’s exciting array of indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to get the blood pumping and adrenaline racing.

Coventry’s creative community knows how to put on a show and welcomes theatre enthusiasts to enjoy everything from drama to comedy played out across four city centre theatres.

Discover the best of Coventry’s cultural scene, including a lively roster of annual music, cheese and beer festivals, a charming art gallery and an array of fascinating museums.

A bevy of touring theatre shows, musical acts, comedy names and sports teams command the attention of Coventry’s entertainment seekers across a variety of host venues, both large and intimate.

Home to Coventry City FC, Wasps netball and Wasps rugby clubs, the Ricoh is the city’s major sporting hub. It comes alive on match days, as well as hosting big names in entertainment and music.

Uncover cosy British bistros, welcoming restaurants serving mouth-watering cuisines and alluring cafés tucked away in the foot of a church spire and in the vaults of St. Mary’s Guildhall right in the heart of Coventry.

Watch as day turns into night – and back again – over a pint in one of the city’s historic pubs, sipping mojitos in a lively cocktail lounge or dancing into the early hours in Coventry’s best-loved nightclub, Kasbah.

Home to one of the oldest pubs in the Midlands – The Golden Cross – Coventry merrily crosses the line between ‘good old-fashioned’ and ‘medieval’ boozers’, making it a fine spot to grab a pint of local real ale.

Thanks to its compact size and location, Coventry is a breeze to travel to and get around. Exploring the city on foot takes no time, while a well-connected train network provides handy links to Birmingham and London.