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Welcome to Coventry, a world famous city of invention, bursting with a diverse array of culture, art, festivals and attractions for the whole family to enjoy!

Featuring world class facilities, state of the art buildings and historic sites rich in imagination, Coventry plays host to fascinating and exciting attractions that will amaze all year round. Whether you’re here for one day only or staying for a longer visit, our city welcomes you to enjoy its breathtaking scenery, its huge selection of vibrant bars and restaurants and many well known and independent shopping locations.

Situated right at the heart of the UK, with easy access by train, plane or car, you will be well connected during your time here in Coventry. We are extremely proud of our beautiful and iconic surroundings and with so many award winning services delivering that perfect experience, you really will be in very good hands during your visit.


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6 HISTORY OF COVENTRY viSitCoventry.Co.UK

CoventryHistoric City Coventry has forever been known for both its exciting and eventful history. Starting life as a sparsely populated Saxon village, the city’s history has experienced enormous changes since its foundation as the small hamlet it once was to the successful and metropolitan city it is today.

1043–Leofric,thelocalEarlandhiswifeGodivafoundedaBenedictinemonasteryincoventry.

1345–coventrywasgivenitsfirstcharter,grantinglocaltownspeoplecertainrights.

1769–Thefirststretchofthecoventrycanalwasbuilt.By1790ithadconnectedthetowntotheTrentandtheMersey.

1800’s1838–Therailwayreachescoventry.

1849–ThelastpublicexecutionincoventrytookplaceinfrontofcountyHall.

1889–coventrycityFootballclubisfounded.

Fromitsearlydevelopment,coventryhasbeenfirmlyplacedattheforefrontofindustry.silkribbonweaving,watchmakingandcarproductionhaveeachcontributedtocoventry’sstrongandpositiveindustrialreputation.

duringthe1800’s,coventry’smotorindustryflourished,fastbecomingthenation’scarmanufacturinghub;Jaguar,rover,Triumphandrileyplusmanymorealloriginatedwithinthecity.shortlyafterwards,coventry’sworkforcesimilarlyfounditselfsuitablypositionedtobecomeworldleaderinthecycleindustry.

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1900’s1914–Thefirstmotorbusesranincoventry.

1920–coventrycouncilHouseisofficiallyopened.

1948–coventry’sfamousLadyGodivastatueisunveiled.Withinthesameyear,PrincessElizabethlaidthefoundationstoneofthenewcitycentre.

November14th,1940sawcoventrysubjectedtothemostsingleconcentratedattackonaBritishcityduringWorldWar2.Lastingatotalof11hours,theraidcompletelydestroyedover43,000homesalongwiththefamousstMichael’scathedral,devastatingthecitybuttheresidentscollectivespiritcouldnotbebroken.coventry’snewcathedral,builtin1962wasconstructedindedicationtointernationalpeaceandreconciliation,fondlyconsideredbyresidentsasasymbolofhopeandnewbeginnings.

1960 –ThefirstmosqueincoventrywasbuiltinEaglestreet.

1970–coventryPolytechnicwasfoundedbeforebecomingaUniversityin1992.

1980–Thecrueltwistofacripplingrecession,fuelledbyanoilcrisisandcitywidefactoryclosuresgavethecityableakandhopelessattitudeduringthe1980’s,articulatelyvoicedbycoventrybasedband,‘Thespecials’intheirhugelysuccessfultrack,‘GhostTown’.

The 21st Century2004–BothUniversitysquareandMillenniumplaceareopened.

severaldecadesonwards,coventrynowboaststwowinninguniversities,‘coventryUniversity’and‘WarwickUniversity’,businessandscienceparkstorivalthemostsuccessfulinthecountryandhasundergonehugeredevelopmenttobecomeathrivingandlivelyplacetobothliveandvisit.

Thepeopleofcoventryshallneverforgettheoftentroubledpastoftheircityyetarehugelyproudofitshistory,cultureandbreathtakingarchitecturewhichhashelpedthemtriumphtoexpectanexcitingandprosperousfuture.

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Throughout its history, Coventry has been at the forefront of major development and invention. For hundreds of years, the people of Coventry have been responsible for major advances in science, industry and social progress.

Welcome to Coventry, city of invention!

1043–GodivaandLeofric’schurchbeginstoturnscattereddwellingsintoatown.

1405–acoventryschoolofglasspaintersproducescity-bornJohnThornton,whodesignstheGreatEastWindowinYorkMinster,thegreatestworkinmedievalEnglishstainedglass.

1627–asilkweavers’companyisfoundedincoventry,thefirstmentionofthisnewtrade.

1650s–clock-makingisfirstmentionedincoventry-thecitylaterbecomesoneoftheprincipalcentresofthewatchtradeinBritain.

1700–aribbon-weavingworksisfoundedinthecity,creatingatradethatwillbecomeitsstapleindustryfor150years.

1860s–JamesstarleyandthecoventryMachinists’companybeginmakingimprovementstobicyclesimportedfromFrance.

1904–courtauldsincoventryinventsartificialsilk.

1930–coventry-bornFrankWhittlepatentsthejetenginewhilelivinginthecity.

1962–consecrationofthecity’snewcathedral,asymbolofBritain’srecoveryfromWorldWarTwoandanunrivalledshowcaseofpost-warBritishart.

1966–Britain’sfirstethnicminoritypoliceman,Mohammeddaar,startsworkincoventry.

1978–GlobalpressuregrouptheInternationalLesbianandGayassociationfoundedincoventryduringaconferenceofthecampaignforHomosexualEquality.

1979–2-Tonemusicfromcoventry,spearheadedbyThespecialsandselecter,takesthenationalscenebystorm.

1997–aconsortiumofcoventryengineeringcompaniesmakesakeycontributiontoThrustssc,thesupersoniccarthatsmashestheWorldLandspeedrecord.

2005–GrowingBusinessmagazineratescoventrythe5thbestplacetodobusinessinBritain.

2010–Britain’sonlyvirtualtrainingcentrefortheconstructionindustryopensatcoventryUniversity.

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aCe KartingLeathermillsLane,Hartshil,NuneatoncV100rX

01827 719852www.acekarting.co.uk

aceKartingprovidesuniqueadventuresforanyoccasion.Thereareanumberofcustompackagesavailablefromarriveanddrivetotailormadeevents.Idealforbirthdayparties,celebrations,corporateentertainment,teambuildingeventsandstag/henparties.Youwillbefittedwithhelmets,gloves,andracesuitsandreceiveaprintedcertificateuponcompletion.cateringfacilitiesavailable.Fullylicensed,withparkingadjacenttothebuilding.

aStLey BooK FarMastleyLane,soarEnd,BedworthcV120NE

024 7649 0235www.astleybookfarm.com

astleyBookFarmislocated2milesoutsidetheNorthWarwickshiretownofBedworth,andjust8milesfromcoventry,10minutesfromjunction3ontheM6motorway.

situatedonthearburyEstate,thebirthplaceofVictoriannovelistGeorgeEliot,astleyBookFarmholdsastockofhernovelsandrelatedliterature,withatotalofover75,000booksinstock.alsoonsiteareacollectionofscienceFictionnovels,aFantasyBarnandchildren’sHayloft.OpeneverydayincludingBankholidays10.00am-5.30pm.

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BBC Coventry & WarWiCKShirePrioryPlace,coventrycV15sQ

024 7655 1000www.bbc.co.uk/[email protected]

LocatedwithinthemodernPrioryPlacedevelopmentincoventrycitycentre,theBBc’smediacentreforcoventryandWarwickshireisopentothepublic.seehowtheBBc’slocalradiostationbroadcastslivetotheregion;takepartinamultitudeofeventsallyearround.calltobookatourofthestation.

BeLgrade theatreBelgradesquare,coventrycV11Gs

024 7655 [email protected]

TheBelgradeTheatrefeaturesan850seatair-conditionedmainauditoriumthatplayshosttoafantasticprogrammeofacclaimedtouringproductionsandshowsthroughouttheyear.

anewlycreatedsecondspacecanseat250-300andallowstheBelgradetoshowcasesomeofthemostoriginalandgroundbreakingtouringcompaniesinthecountry.Witharecentlyestablishedpermanentexhibitionspace,on-sitebarandconferencefacilitiestocaterformeetingsfromthesmallandintimateto850,TheBelgradeTheatreistheultimatevenuewhetheryou’revisitingcoventryforbusinessorpleasure.


CooMBe CoUntry parKBrinklowroad,Binley,coventrycV32aBwww.coventry.gov.uk/[email protected]

coombeistheperfectplaceforarelaxingstrollinthecountrysideoranenjoyablefamilydayout.Itishometo500acresofbeautifulwoodlands,historicparkland,formalgardensandlake.Whateveryourinterest,therereallyissomethingforeveryone.

WhynotchallengethefamilyontheclimbingforestoradmirethemagnificentheronsathomeonWarwickshire’slargestheronry?TheparkalsoboastsavarietyofqualityfacilitiesincludingaVisitorcentrewithcafé,discoverycentreandHistoryroom,awoodturningtrainingworkshop,numerouspicnicbenchesandafullyaccessiblebirdhide.

Coventry CathedraLPriorystreet,coventry,cV15aB

024 7652 1200www.coventrycathedral.org.ukinformation@coventrycathedral.org.uk

designedbysirBasilspenceandvotedthenation’sfavourite20thcenturybuilding,themodernchurchofstMichaelrestsmajesticallynexttotheblitzedruinsofits12thcenturypredecessor,bothservingaspartofcoventry’sfamousthreespires.

asaninternationalsymbolofpeaceandreconciliation,thecathedralwasconsecratedin1962,andisnotedforHutton’sgreatglassscreen,Piper’sbaptisterywindow,Grahamsutherland’sgreattapestryandthestatueofstMichaelandthedevilbyEpstein.stMichaelsTowerisopentothepublic.

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Coventry tranSport MUSeUMMillenniumPlace,Halesstreet,coventrycV11Jd


Withthrills,nostalgia,inspirationandalittlebitofeducation,joinusonasurprisingandemotionaljourneythrough150yearsofinnovationandfindoutaboutthepeoplewhomadeithappen.

TheMuseum’suniquecollectionhasbeen‘designated’asacollectionofnationalimportance.sowithover240cars,commercialvehiclesandbuses,94motorcycles,200cycles,25,000modelsandaround1millionarchiveandephemeraitems,youaresuretohaveaGreatdayOutatoneoftheMidlands’bestattractions.caféandshopon-site,freeadmission.Openeveryday10am-5pm.

g CaSinoricoharena,PhoenixWay,Foleshill,coventrycV66GE

024 7668 4747www.gcasino.co.uk/coventry

Oneamazingvenue–onegreatnightout!TheGcasinocoventryissituatedatthericoharena,ashortdrivefromthecitycentre.

Offeringthebestinfreeliveentertainment,greatbars,thesuperbMahir’srestaurant,pokerandexcitingcasinogames,TheGcasinoiseverythingyouneedforyournightout!Freeentrytoover18’s–Idmayberequired.


herBert art gaLLery & MUSeUMJordanWell,coventrycV15QP


TheHerbertartGallery&Museumislocatedintheculturalheartofcoventrycitycentre,nexttothehistoriccathedral.

Havingundergonea£20millionredevelopmentthere’snoweightpermanentgalleriesdisplayingvariouscollections.TheHerbert,isalsohometotheHistorycentre,mediasuites,ashop,caféandfourtemporarygalleries,displayinglarge-scaletouringexhibitionsfromaroundtheworldthatchangeonaregularbasis.EntranceandthemajorityofeventsandactivitiesareFrEE.checkthewebsitefordetailsandspecialevents.

hoLy trinity ChUrCh5aPrioryrow,coventrycV15EX

024 7622 0418www.holytrinitycoventry.org.ukHToffice@holytrinitycoventry.org.uk

HolyTrinityoffersyouawarmwelcome;apeacefulplacetoprayandcontemplate;abeautifulinspiringbuildingandfreeadmission.Thestructureismainly14thand15thcenturyandisoneofthelargestmedievalchurchesinEngland.

ItsurvivedtheBlitzandtheinteriorincludes14thcenturymisericords;15thcenturyfontandpulpit;wellpreservedMedievaldoomPainting(1435);19thcenturypewsandtwosuperb1950sstainedglasswindows.Open9.30amto4.00pmMondaytosaturdayandservicetimesonsunday.Fiveservicesonasundayand1.00pmTuesday,10.30amWednesdayand1.00pmThursday.

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riCoh arena71,PhoenixWay,coventrycV66GE

0844 873 6500www.ricoharena.com

avisittocoventrywouldnotbecompletewithoutvisitingthehomeoftheskyBlues,thericoharena.Thisstateoftheart32,000seatstadium,seton40acresiteisunlikeanyotherdevelopmentofitskindanywhereintheUK.

Withconferencefacilities,banqueting,exhibitionspace,hotelandsportscentre,thismulti-purposecomplexhaswonseveralawardsandhundredsofrecommendationsforitshighlevelofserviceandattentiontodetail.Easilyaccessiblefromthemainmotorwaylinks,thericoharenaisasuperbdayout.

priory viSitorS Centre and UnderCroFtSPrioryrow,coventrycV15EX

Opening Times:Monday–saturday:10.00am-5pmadmission:FrEETourscost£1perperson.

In1999,thesiteofcoventry’sfirstcathedralwasexcavated;archaeologistsfoundtheremainsofmanymedievalbuildingswhichhadremainedconcealedforhundredsofyears.someoftheseruinshavebeenreburied,whilstothersarenowhousedwithinthePrioryVisitorcentretohelptellthisamazingpartofcoventry’shistory.alsodiscoveredwerethePrioryUndercrofts;stonerooms,doorwaysandpassageswhicharenowopenforvisitorstoexperiencebyguidedtour.


St Mary’S gUiLdhaLLBayleyLane,coventrycV15rN

024 7683 3325www.coventry.gov.uk/[email protected]

death,intrigue,scandalandspiltcustard…arenotcompulsorywhenyouvisitstMary’sGuildhall,butcanbediscoveredinmorethan600yearsworthofstoriesfromthefinestmedievalguildhallinthecountry.

Locatedinthecity’shistoriccathedralQuarter,themagnificentmedievalinteriorsandfineartworkswillofferawindowintocoventry’sgloriouspast,lettingyouexperiencethecity’shistoricwealth,whilstcostingyounothing.Mary,Queenofscots,andshakespearehavebothpassedthroughthedoorsoftheguildhall,howaboutyou?

2-tone CentraLPriorystreet,cV16HJwww.2tonecentral.co.uk

2-Tone,themusicthatputcoventryonthemapfinallyhasitsveryownplacetotellitsblackandwhite,multiculturalstory...2-Tonecentral.Holdingarangeoffantasticevents,anassortmentofgigsandbooksignings,2-Tonecentralbotheducatesandentertainsmusicfans.

Based in the significantly historic Coventry University Students Union, this great attraction is open Monday to Friday from 10.00-6.00pm and on Saturday 10am-2.pm.

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Coventry’S WaLK oF FaMewww.coventry-walk-of-fame.co.uk

coventry’sWalkofFame,celebratingextraordinaryachievementinthefieldsofindustry,politics,sportandthearts.TheWalkofFamecelebratespeoplewhohavebroughtcoventryrecognitiononanationalorinternationallevel.20bronzeplaqueshavesofarbeenunveiledonawalkwaythatrunsdiagonallyacrossPrioryPlaceincoventrycitycentre.

Coventry SportS Centre024 7625 2525 Fairfaxstreet,coventrycV15Ga

Facilitiesincludea50mOlympicpool,leisurepoolwithflume,rapids,slide,babybeacharea,Wellnessgymandhealthmembership.Thereisalsostateoftheartfitnessequipment,sauna,steamandspaarea.squashcourts,indoorfootball,badmintonfullysupported.Bookingrecommendedforcertainactivities.crècheonsite.

Lady herBert’S gardenHalesstreet,coventry,citycentre

LadyHerbert’sGardenandGardenofinternationalFriendshipliesadjacenttooneanotherand,despitethecontrastingdifferencesinstyle,theycomplementeachotherprovidingarestfulplacetositandwatchtheworldgoby.asoneofthemostfamouslandmarksincoventry,thisgardengeneratessignificantinternationalinterestforitsassociatedstoriesandlegends.

Coventry WatChMaKerS MUSeUM024 7640 2331 court7,sponstreet,coventry

TheWatchMuseumProjecttriestopreserveartefactsandbuildingsandtocarryouthistoricalresearch.Thegroup’slongtermaimistoseeaworkingmuseumestablishedwherewatchesandtoolswouldbedisplayedtogetherwithphotographsofpeople,buildingsandmapsoftheareainwhichtheworktookplace.

pLanet iCe arena024 7623 9247 skydome,croftroad,coventrycV13aZ

centrallysituatedattheskydomeinthecitycentre,‘PlanetIce’ishometothecoventryBlazeIceHockeyteamandoffersskatehire,familytickets,studenteventsandotherspecialnights.ThecoventryBlazearecoventry’seliteleagueicehockeyteam.

LUnt roMan Fort024 7678 6142 BagintoncV83aJTheLunt,apartialreconstructionofafirstcenturyromanfort,datesfromad60andiscloselyconnectedwiththelegendaryBoudicca.Inad64,itwasadaptedtobecomeacavalrytrainingcentreandisuniqueinBritainasitistheonlyfortwithaGyrus,awoodenringfortraininghorses.

St John the BaptiSt ChUrCh024 7655 2691 Fleetstreet,coventry

situatedontheveryedgeofcoventrycitycentre’ssponstreet,stJohnisaGrade1listedmedievalmasterpiececarvedfromrosesandstone,andconsideredoneofthemostbeautifulchurchesinEngland.Thereissomuchtodiscoveratthishistoricalsite,somakesureyoustopbyandtakeitallin.

SKydoMe arena08712 244007 croftroad,coventrycV13aZ

Whatabetterwaytofinishofftheperfectdaythanexploringwhatthisentertainmentcentrehastooffer.WiththeOdEONcinema,thenewestbarsandpulsatingnightlife,thisistheperfectspotforachilledout,relaxingandtotallyrefreshingexperience.


War MeMoriaL parKKenilworthroad,coventrycV36PT

coventry’spremiercityparkandplayarea.Thissprawling120acresiteisopentothepubliceverydayoftheweek,andhaswaterplayareas;18holepitchandputt,tenniscourts,bowlsandskateparks.ThisisalsohometotheMidlandsawardwinningfreefamilyfestival,TheGodivaFestival.

WarWiCK artS Centre024 7652 4524 UniversityofWarwick,GibbetHillroad,coventrycV47aL

WarwickartscentreisthelargestartscentreintheMidlands,attractingaround300,000visitorsayeartoindividualeventsembracingmusic,drama,comedy,literature,filmandvisualart.WarwickartscentreissituatedattheheartofUniversityofWarwickincoventryandisintegraltotheculturallifeoftheUniversity.

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Town Wall TavernBond Street, Coventry.

Behind the Belgrade Theatre.024 7622 0963

www.townwalltavern.co.uk

Probably the best pub food in town.

We serve restaurant quality food at pub prices.

From our acclaimed game pie, Warwickshire mutton or haddock & chips to our freshly prepared rolls we are one of the last truly

traditional pubs left in the city centre offering good food, real ales, open fires and friendly

service.

Holy Trinity Chrurch, 5a Priory Row 024 7622 0418www.holytrinitycoventry.org.uk

Holy Trinity offers you a warm welcome; a peaceful place to pray and contemplate; a beautiful inspiring building; free admission. Five services on a Sunday and 1.00pm Tuesday, 10.30am Wednesday, 1.00pm

Thursday.

The interior includes 14th century misericords; 15th century font and pulpit; well preserved Medieval

Doom Painting (1435); 19th century pews; two superb 1950s stained glass windows.

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CathedraL LaneS Shopping CentreBroadgate,coventrycV11LL

024 7663 2532www.cathedrallanes.net

Thisisapopularshoppingdestinationforbothlocalsandvisitorsalikeandissituatedinauniqueposition.Behind,isthefamouscoventrycathedral,atthefront,istheoutstandingstatueofLadyGodiva.shopsrangefromhardware,sportinggoods,jewellery,books,gardenandhomefurnishingsaswellasanawardwinningcafé.

Coventry MarKetretailMarket,QueenVictoriaroad,coventrycV13HT

024 7622 4927www.coventrymarket.co.uk

coventry’sfamousindoormarketispackedfullofindependentretailerssellingallkindsofeverything.Open6daysaweekthepopularmarketishometoavastrangeoftradersandproduce;afreshfishmarket,florists,butchers,internationalfoodstalls:chinese,caribbeanandamerican,clothing,hardware,collectablesandmusicmemorabilia.

LoWer preCinCt ShoppingLowerPrecinct,coventrycV11NQ

024 7663 4710www.lowerprecinct.com

Thisawardwinningshoppingcentreislocatedintheheartofthecityandishometosomeofcoventry’sbiggestnamebrands.currentfashionretailersincludedorothyPerkins,NewLook,WestOne,H&MHennes,NextandTwoseasons.Otherretailersinclude;craftculture,TJHughes,sonycentre,Hsamuel,WaterstonesandBoots.750parkingspacesavailable.

WeSt orChardS Shopping CentresmithfordWay,coventrycV11QX

024 7623 1133www.westorchards.co.uk

TheWestOrchardshaseverythingallunderonerooffromchiropracticstodepartmentstorewitheverythinginbetween.don’tforgettotakeabreakinthepopularfoodcourtwhichoffersahugevariety;fastfoodfavourites,traditionalheartyEnglishcuisineandFrenchinspiredfayre.Thecentrealsohosts650easilyaccessibleparkingspaces.

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CentraL 6 retaiL parKWarwickroad,coventrycV36aQ

central6retailparksituatednexttocoventrytrainstationontheoutskirtsofthecitycentreoffersaconvenientshoppinglocationwitheasyaccessandfreeparking.shopssuchasNext,Boots,HolidayHypermarket,TKMaxx,BrantanoFootwear,OutfitandMothercareareallavailable.

Broadgate/Upper preCinCt024 7660 7003 coventrycitycentre

ThisbusyandvibrantareaofthecityishometoTopshop,aflagshipPrimarkstore,starbucks,riverIslandandmuchmore.ThefamousLadyGodivastatuemakesaperfectmeetingpointandlookoutfortheGodivaclockwithitsquirkychimesonthehour.Thecircularfountainistheidealplacetositandwatchtheworldgobywhilstenjoyingatastysnackfromoneofthepopularstreettradingunits.

iKea2,croftroad,coventrycV13aZ

0845 355 2150 www.IKEa.co.uk/coventry

IKEacoventryfeaturesacompleterangeofwelldesigned,functional,homefurnishingproducts,readilyavailableataffordableprices.Withover50fullyfurnishedroomsthereareplentyofgreattips,ideasandinspirationinstore.

greyFriarS WaLKcityarcarde,sheltonsquareandtheBullYard,coventrycitycentre

024 7660 7003 www.greyfriarswalk.co.uk

acollectionofindependentretailersonthesouthsideofcoventrycitycentreofferinganextensiverangeofindependentlyrunshopswithaninimitablechoiceofunusualandexcitinggoodsalongwiththepersonaltouchfromretailersthatcareabouttheircustomers.

MiLLenniUM pLaCe/haLeS Street/priory pLaCe024 7660 7003 coventrycitycentre

TakeinthestunningsceneryoftheFrankWhittlestatuebeneaththelandmarkmillenniumarchesasyouwanderuptooneofcoventry’sbestkeptsecrets,theindependentretailers.Withdesignerlabelsandobscure,coolfashions;choosefromBubble,Hannigans,KongandrenegadeorwhynotsoakupthecosmopolitanatmosphereatBarMaisonincontemporaryPrioryPlace.

MedievaL Spon Streetsponstreet,coventry,cV13BBwww.sponstreetcoventry.co.uk

Thebeautifullyreconstructedsponstreetishometomorethan24shopsandbusinesseswhichoccupyarangeofhistoricrenovatedmedievalbuildings.Thisstreetcontainsauniqueselectionofqualityandnicheshops–it’sagreatspottovisitbynightordayandisguaranteedtotakeyoubackintimeasyoulearnaboutthecity’spastthroughtheelaboratemuralsdottedalongthestreet.

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IKEA Coventry features a complete range of well designed, functional, home furnishing products, readily available ataffordable prices. We offer a FREE supervised children’s play area and family friendly conveniences such as: Kids Trollies, baby care rooms, special kid’s meals, bibs, bottle warmers, babyfood and a baby oasis for nursing mothers in our restaurant.

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IKEA Coventry features a complete range of well designed, functional, home furnishing products, readily available ataffordable prices. We offer a FREE supervised children’s play area and family friendly conveniences such as: Kids Trollies, baby care rooms, special kid’s meals, bibs, bottle warmers, babyfood and a baby oasis for nursing mothers in our restaurant.

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Family rooms available for 2 adults and up to 2 childrenChildren under 12 eat breakfast free!

• graduation celebration dinners• Friends and family rates• Long stay apartment suites for business, leisure and students

Here are some of the attractions easily accessible from our hotel:• coventryTransportMuseum–FREE• coventrycathedral• HerbertartGallery• HattonshoppingVillage• TwycrossZoo• BlackcountryMuseum• Warwickcastle• Kenilworthcastle• ButterflyFarm• NationalseaLife–Turtlesanctuary• TwinlakesPark

• draytonManorPark• BelgradeTheatre–10% OFF• royalshakespearecompany–

stratford

Shoppingcoventry–ThenewcitycentreIkeaexperienceandWestOrchardsMall!Birmingham–theMailbox,selfridges,TheBullringandmanymanymore!

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Bookings taken for all occasions contact: 024 7663 2322No13Highstreet,coventrycitycentre

FancyawarmandcosyplacetoenjoyhomecookedFrench,Italianandspanishfood,allservedwithaprofessionaltouchwithinarelaxedandfriendlyatmosphere?

Set Lunch Menu: 2coursemeal–£6.503coursemeal–£7.75

•Bespokecuisineforsmallgatherings

•FullLicensedBar•seatingavailableupstairsandin

thedeckedpatio•OpenforBreakfast,Lunchand

dinnerfrom9.00amto9.30pm•Freshlymadesoups,salads,

sandwiches,TeasandIlly’scoffeeavailableforTake-away

•studentsdiscountsareavailable

9/11 Trinity StreetCoventry, West MidlandsCV1 1FJ(Opposite Sainsbury’s)

Tel: 024 7663 2739

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BeLLa itaLiaBelgradePlaza,4BelgradePlaza,UpperWellstreet,coventrycitycentrecV14BF

024 7622 6811Whetheryou’relookingforagreatvenueforparties,celebrationsorthinkingoftreatingthefamilytolunchItalianstyle,everythingyouneedisrighthere.convenientlylocatedinBelgradePlaza,thenewdevelopmentincoventrycitycentre,thisfabulousrestaurantisagreatadditiontothecity’seateryscene.

CoSMo36-42corporationstreet,coventrycitycentrecV11GF

024 7655 3366cosmobringsopulenceanddecadentdiningtocoventrywiththegroup’slargestvenue–a350seaterrestaurantintheheartofthecity,takingitsinspirationfromsomeofasia’sfinesthotels.customerscanenjoyasmuchastheylikefromover120authenticdishes,from9countries–forjustoneprice,allfreshlypreparedbyawardwinningchefs.

KaKooti16sponst,coventrycV13Ba

Locatedinthebeautifullyhistoricsponstreet,KakootioffersanintimatediningexperiencewiththefinesttraditionalItaliancuisine.Thisrestaurantpridesitselfontradingonanethical,organicorfairtradebasistoproduceafantasticrangeofmeat,seafoodandvegetariandishes.Yourtastebudswillbesingingaftertryingthelemonsole,kilnroastedsalmonorMarsala.

Authentic Indian Cuisine

whitelight & fresh 175ml 250ml Bottle

Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay £2.40 £3.50 £9.95Libertad, Argentina

Lively & bright with pear, apple & peach flavours

Rioja, Monte Clavijo, Spain £2.95 £3.95 £11.50Light style, dry & fruity with no oaky flavours

Pinot Grigio, Conti Rossi, Italy £3.25 £4.25 £12.50

Floral on the nose, this Puglia wine has a rich texture withtropical notes

classic 175ml 250ml Bottle

Muscadet de Sevre et £3.45 £4.95 £14.50Maine sur Lie, Domaine du Bois Bruley, Loire

Produced by the Chereau family since the 1400’s, ‘sur lie’ ageing lends real richness to the natural crisp lime & grapefruit flavours

Riesling ‘Blue Slate’, Dr Loosen, Germany £17.50

Ernst Loosen’s stunning wine is fresh & aromatic with floral,grape & peach notes

Chablis, Domaine des Marronniers, Burgundy £23.50

The renowned Bernard Legland produces this crisp classic with balance between fruit richness & mineral notes. Great Value!

Pouilly Fumé ‘Les Berthiers’ £25.00 Claude Michot, Loire

Claude Michot produces this superb wine that is verymuch of the village of St Andelain. Restrained & elegant,with understated green apple & subtle smoked finish

aromatic & fruity Bottle

Chardonnay ‘Reserve’, Chilcas, Chile £16.50

Blended from some of the major wine valleys of Chile,this wine has flavours of green apple mixed with guava,tropical fruits & touches of vanilla

Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, Marlborough £18.50

Characters of gooseberry with gorgeous ripe melon

rosé 175ml 250ml Bottle

Belles Combes Rosé, £3.25 £4.25 £12.50Cotes du Ventoux

From the foothills of Mont Ventoux this stunning rosé ispacked with intense aromas of cherries & raspberries

Zinfandel Blush, Wandering £3.75 £4.95 £14.50Bear, California

A ripe & sweeter style of rosé packed with raspberry flavours

Pinot Grigio Blush, Lamberti, Italy £17.50

Lamberti has wine making heritage stretching back three centuries. Light & fresh with plenty of raspberry & strawberry notes adding to the classic Pinot Grigio notes of apple & lemon

redeasy drinking 175ml 250ml Bottle

Grenache Rouge, £2.40 £3.50 £9.95Petit Papillon, France

Intense nose of cherries and blackcurrants completed by floral notes

Merlot, Palena, Chile £2.95 £3.95 £11.50

Multi award winning New Zealander Brett Jacksonproduces this ultra smooth, juicy Merlot with jammy plum,blackberry & damson fruit

old world champions 175ml 250ml Bottle

Chianti, Castellani, Italy £3.25 £4.25 £12.50

The Castellani family are renowned for their Chianti. Medium-bodied, with violets, cherry blossom & hints ofcinnamon spice

Rioja Crianza, Dinastia Vivanco,Spain £19.50

Rich aromas of red fruit flavours from the ripe Tempranilloas well as spice, vanilla & a light ‘toastiness’ for a long,elegant finish

St Emilion Grand Cru, Chateau £39.95 Viramiere, France

Perfectly aged, bursting with dark berries, firm tannins &a good length. This is a WOW wine & we know you’ll love it

flavour blockbusters 175ml 250ml Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, £3.65 £5.25 £15.00King Fish, California

Voted ‘American Winery of the Year’. Blackberry &blackcurrant aromas are complemented by cedar& oak notes

Shiraz, Victoria, Preece, Australia £19.50

This Shiraz bounces with lightly oaked hints of vanilla, plum & raspberry flavours with toast & spice notes

Pinot Noir, Spy Valley, Marlborough £22.50

A fantastic example of this classic grape variety.A sensual mixture of blackcurrants, cherries & spicewith oak undertones

sparkling 125ml Bottle

Jeio Prosecco £3.50 £19.50

One of the region’s oldest & finest producers.Refreshingly crisp with aromas of wildflowers &almonds balanced by notes of pear

Laurent-Perrier Brut NV £5.95 £35.00

Delicate Champagne with hints of citrus and white fruit

Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV £39.50

The world’s best selling Champagne. Pale gold withbountiful tiny bubbles, coupled with delicate lime aromas

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut NV £60.00

From one of the most distinguished independent &family-owned houses. A fresh, intense aroma of raspberries, black cherries & blackcurrants

Dom Perignon £125.00

Aged for seven years to allow an expressive & complexcharacter of ripe citrus, almond & acacia honey with ahint of toasted brioche. The vision of Dom Perignon himself!

refreshing cocktailsKir Royale £6.95

A luxurious & refreshing combination ofChampagne & raspberry Chambord liqueur

Long Island Iced Tea £4.95

A heady concoction of Smirnoff vodka, Gordons gin,Bacardi & Cointreau, mixed with Pepsi to make thedefinitive New York cocktail

Mai Tai £4.95

Invented at Trader Vics in San Francisco –Havana Club & Captain Morgan dark rum combined withAmaretto, Curacao and pineapple juice. Out of this world!

Martini £4.95

The connoisseur’s choice – Smirnoff vodka or Gordons gin, stirred with a dry Vermouth wash

Cosmopolitan £4.95

Absolut citrus vodka & Cointreau with a cranberry twist and a flaming orange zest

Margarita £4.95

The traditional Tequila cocktail – Tequila shakenwith lime & Cointreau, served straight up


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Mahir restaurant ricoh arenaG Casino, Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 6GE

024 7668 4747

At G Casino Coventry, you can move on from the bar for a Mahir’s Experience and enjoy authentic Indian cuisine. Choose from a fantastic selection of acclaimed dishes created by their talented chefs served in our contemporary dining area. Why not treat your taste buds to something from our relaxed dining menu and make a real night of it!

Mahir reStaUrant riCoh arenaGcasino,ricoharena,PheonixWay,FoleshillcV66GE

024 7668 4747atGcasinocoventry,youcanmoveonfromthebarforaMahir’sexperienceandenjoyauthenticIndiancuisine.choosefromafantasticselectionofacclaimeddishescreatedbytalentedchefsservedinourcontemporarydiningarea.Whynottreatyourtastebudstosomethingfromourrelaxeddiningmenuandmakearealnightofit!

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nando’S1-6ribbonFactory,coventrycitycentrecV11FE

024 7663 4992Nando’sisthehomeofthelegendaryPortugueseflamegrilledperiperichicken.allfoodservedinthisrestaurantcomeswithachoiceofdeliciousperiperimarinade,rangingfromlemonandherbtoextrahot.allmeatishalalandisflamegrilledtoorder.Bottledbeersandspicysnacks,succulentsavouriesandicecoldpuddingsarealsoavailable.

oLd orLeanSskydome,croftroad,coventrycitycentrecV13aZ

024 7663 1760Tastethedelightsofthe‘deepsouth’inthisfantasticthemedamericanrestaurant.OldOrleans’sistrulyaculinaryexplosion,blendingpopularcuisinesoftheamericansouthwithcreoleandcajuncultures.TuckintojuicysteaksorBBQribsandfinishoffwithwafflesorpecanpie.Fantasticselectionofbeersandcocktailsawait.

pizza expreSS Units3/4,BelgradePlaza,coventrycV14aJand10a,HayLane,coventrycV15rF

024 7655 0026asamarketleaderforfreshlypreparedpizzasanddelicacybreads,thisexcitingandfreshrestauranthasopeneditsdoorstoahugeaudienceincoventry.Greatfortreatingthefamily,andperfectforhavingalaughwithfriends.

tUrMeriC goLd 166,sponstreet,coventrycV13BB

024 7622 6603Oneofcoventry’sawardwinningrestaurants,TumericGoldoffersatasteoftheexoticwithrecipesincludingspecialistoils,herbs,colouringandsaltstobringouttheflavour.Eachdishiscarefullypreparedtoensurethatthemaximumtasteisexposed.Mouthwateringvarietyandseasonalspicescreateaheatednightoutforanydiner!

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China red024 7622 9333 58Hertfordstreet,coventrycitycentrecV11LB

This80seaterchineserestaurantoffersauthentica’lacartedishessevendaysaweekfromnooninarelaxedandfriendlyatmosphere.Youcanalsochoosefromadeliciousallyoucaneatlunchtimebuffetandindulgeinthetraditionalchinesebeers.

aqUa Food and Mood024 7622 9551 117Gosfordstreet,coventrycV15dL

aquaFoodandMoodisproudtoprovideauniqueHalal,ItalianandLebaneserestaurantandlounge,whichemphasiseshealthyeatingalongwithserviceexcellenceandambience.Mixingtraditionsofeastandwest,enjoytheregularweekendbellydancingperformancesandtraditionalshishapipesintheheatedgarden.

CoSta CoFFeeLocatedinsideWaterstonesandHighstreetcoventry

Whenyouwalkintoacostastoreyou’llnoticeit’sdifferenttoothercoffeeshops.Firstofall,there’sthewarmandwelcomingatmosphere.Thenthegreatrangeofauthenticcoffeedrinks.Next,theFerrariofcoffeemachinesandfinally,themostpassionateandwelltrainedbaristasaround.It’sthisuniquecombinationthatmakescostastandoutfromallothers.

China expreSS024 7655 9988 1PrioryPlace,Fairfaxstreet,coventry,citycentrecV15sQ

chinaExpressoffersatraditionalasianbuffetselection,complimentedbypopularflavoursandspicysnacks.Guestscantrytheirhandatsomekaraokewiththreeprivatekaraokediningrooms–alongwithitsmainroomwhichcansit100people,sothere’snoexcusenottopopinandtryoutwhatthisexoticvenuehastooffer.

eSqUireS CoFFee hoUSe Coventry024 7625 7300 MillenniumPlace,Halesstreet,coventrycitycentrecV11Jd

Ourofferisarichblendofambience,totalcustomerserviceandtopqualityproductsthatappealstopeoplefromallwalksoflife,youngandoldalike.LocatedinsidethepopularcoventryTransportMuseumonHalesstreet,thissuperblittlerefreshmentcentreistheperfectwaytorefuelafterawalkarounditsneighbouringattraction.

drUCKerS024 7652 5581 66Hertfordstreet,coventrycitycentrecV11LB

Inthishavenofself-indulgence,youwilldiscoverhand-madecakesandpatisserie,continentalbreakfasts,lunches,thefinestteasandcoffeesandanatmospherethatisuniquetoeachdrucker’scafé.

FLaMeS024 7655 9555 BullYard,coventrycV11LH

TopqualitytraditionalandcosmopolitancafébarcuisineisserveddailyatFlamesincludingjacketpotatoes,chickendishes,curriesandfullEnglishbreakfasts.Indoorandoutdoordiningwitharelaxedandwelcomingatmosphere.

etna’S 024 7622 3183 55-57Hertfordstreet,coventrycitycentre

PopularcoventryItalianrestaurantservingthefinestdelicaciesinacosyandheartwarmingenvironment.Withfamousboxerportraitsliningthewallstoaddsomecharactertothischarmingvenue,andauniqueandadmirablepassionforservinghighqualitycuisine,Etna’sisburstingwithflavoursforeverytaste.

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pizza hUt LoWer preCinCt024 7655 5523 coventrycitycentrecV11dX

anationalchainwithafantasticlevelofserviceandawelcomesmile,thisconvenientlyplacedhutprovidesalltheverylatestpizzasandpastadishesandfresh,mouthwateringsaladsataveryreasonableprice.

Myo024 7655 3551 TheOldFirestation,Halesstreet,coventrycV11Ja

WithanopenkitchenandbuffetstylediningyoucaneatasmuchasyoulikefromthewidevarietyofauthenticIndian,chinese,MediterraneanandThaiinspiredcuisine.allfoodispreparedonthepremisesbytopchefsfromaroundtheworld.

StarBUCKS024 7625 8306 50-52Broadgate,coventrycitycentrecV11NF

Easilyaccessibleintheheartofthecitycentre,starbucksoffersthatperfectexcusetostopandtakealoadoffasyousitandunwindwithoneofthemanyvariouscoffeesandcakecombinations.Withawelcomingsmileandspaciousseating,thisisanideallocationforanyonelookingforthatwellearnedbreak.

pLayWrightS Bar024 7623 1441 4-6HayLane,coventrycitycentre

alivelyandpopularcitycentrebistro,opensevendaysaweek,offeringsuperbqualityfoodandfantasticwines,beersandspirits.Withanexcitingmenu,comfortableseating,airconditionedrestaurantareaandcosy,quaintinterior,Playwrightsisanidealstopoffduringyourvisit.

tgi FridayS0844 372 7907 rugbyroad,coventrycV32Ta

afantasticamericandiningexperience,servingsomeofthemostsumptuous,spicy,mouthwateringlytastyburgersandspareribs,fajitas,salads,chickendishesandmuchmore.Yourweekendhasn’tstarteduntilyou’vevisitedTGIFridays!

tayBarnS0870 111 2816 coventryTaybarns,crossPointBusinessPark,GielgudWay,coventrycV22sZ

Taybarnsisforallthepeopleouttherewhowantsomethingfresh,funanddifferent.somethingnotonlyforfamilyandfriendsbutsomethingwhichisaffordableonaregularbasis.certaintocaterforalltastes–Taybarnsisaplacetogeteverybodytalking!

zorBaz024 7659 2112 87-89radfordroad,coventrycV63BP

ZorbazisafamilybusinesswhichservesthefinestqualityGreekcuisine,cookedinatraditionalGreekmannerbytheirveryownGreekchef.aswellasexceptionalfood,thereisalsoanarrayofliveentertainmentandeverythingyoumightneedforagreatGreeknight,plentyoffunand‘kefi’(atmosphere).

Wing Wah ChineSe reStaUrant024 7669 1818 583FletchamstedHighway,coventrycV49EL

TheWingWahchineserestaurantisownedandrunbymasterchefsfromsomeofthemostprestigiousrestaurantsinLondon.Thecoventryrestaurantexcelsinthehighqualityserviceanddeliciousfood,allservedupinhotbuffetstyle,withover200differentvariations.


The Courtyard

Offering a huge range of quality beers and spirits, the Courtyard provides a great place to relax and socialise with friends or work colleagues. In a

superb central location, this bar is a fantastic, laid back and sophisticated place to be.

The Courtyard31, High Street, Coventry024 7663 4216

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Bar eden1-3ryleystreet,coventrycV14aJ

024 7655 1234setinthefinestexampleofan18thcenturycottage,Edenrestauranthasanexcellentmixoftraditionalarchitectureblendedwithamoderncontemporarytheme.Withawarmandfriendlylaidbackatmosphereandacontemporarylayout,heatedmarqueeandcourtyard,it’stheperfectplacetobeginyoureveningout.

BroWnS CaFé BarEarlstreet,coventrycV15rU

024 7622 1100Brownsisafamilyownedandrunbar,open7daysaweekwithalaidback,bohemianatmosphere.Theytrulyareacoventryinstitutionwhoarepraisedfortheirwidevarietyofmeat,fish,poultry,vegetarianandvegandishes,stressfreeatmosphereandhelpfulstaff.amonthly,vintagefleamarketisalsoheldupstairs.

Carey’S nightCLUBHertfordPlace,coventrycV13JZ

024 7622 7397carey’sisoneofcoventry’spremiernightclubsprovinghugelypopularwitheveryonefromfreshfacedstudentstothechildrenofthe80’s.It’sanindependentlyownedvenue,onthefringesofthecitycentreandhasbeenservingupnightstoremembersince1994.carey’shaswithoutdoubt,alwayssetthetoneforclubbingincoventry.

goLden CroSS8,HayLane,coventrycV15rF

024 7622 2311TheGoldencrossisoneoftheoldestpubsincoventryandoneofthelongestalcohol-servingvenuesinEngland.Builtaround1583,theGoldencrossislocatedonHayLane,nearthecathedral.ThepubhostsregulargigsfeaturingsomeofthebestlocalbandsfromcoventryandWarwickshire.

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inSpire CaFé Barchristchurchspire,NewUnionstreet,coventrycV12Ps

024 7655 3355Inspireisthekindofbarthatyoucanreallylosetrackoftimein.setinsidetheimpressivechristchurchspire,thisisabarwithadifference.Thealmostgothicstonewalledinteriorcontrastswiththelaidbackoutdoorterrace.Inspireservesawiderangeofcontinentalandrarebeers.

JJ’Scroftroad,coventrycV13aZ

024 7655 5913‘TheBestPartyinTown’,Jumpin’JaksorJJ’sisamultiregional,awardwinningclub.Goodfun,fabulousatmosphere,andnumerouschancestoembarrassyourselfbydancing(orsinging)onthestage.

Kasbah CoventryPrimrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LY

024 7655 4473

After well over a decade of providing the best and most exciting club nights and best live music acts from all over the globe, the Kasbah has cemented itself as one the best independent nightclubs in the UK. The Kasbah is dedicated to providing memorable nights out for all its patrons. Since the name change and massive makeover from the Colloseum, the venue has continued to go from strength to strength. Could it be the lavish interior décor, the Moroccan themed garden, the regular club and acoustic nights or the top class acts?

KaSBahPrimroseHillstreet,coventrycV15LY

024 7655 4473afterwelloveradecadeofprovidingthebestandmostexcitingclubnightsandbestlivemusicactsfromallovertheworld,theKasbahhascementeditselfasoneofthebestindependentnightclubsintheUK.sinceitsnamechangeanddrasticmakeoverfromthecolloseum,thevenuehascontinuedtogofromstrengthtostrength.

oaK inn119,Gosfordstreet,coventrycV15dL

024 7625 7799TheOakissomewhatofaMeccaforthosewhowantalatedrinkbutdon’tfancytheideaofhittingaclub.arelaxedandfriendlyvibeoozesfromthistraditionallookingpubwhichisofcourse,amassivehitwithstudents!Withitspooltable,jukebox,regularquizandkaraokenights,inflatablesmokingshelterandanonsiteburgervan,whatmorecouldyouaskfor?

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SChoLarS nightCLUB147,FarGosfordstreet,coventrycV15dY

024 7663 3101scholarsNightcluboffersanintimateatmospherewithfriendlydoorstaffanddiscountedentryforstudents.Themusiconofferisprimarilyindieandwithanoutsidebeergardencompletewithitsownbalconyandbarisalwayspopularwithitsmanyvisitors.

the phoenix122Gosfordstreet,coventrycV15dL

024 7652 0387aspartofthe‘scream’chainofbars,ThePhoenixofferstheverybestinpopularandalternativerockmusic.ThePhoenixisverystudentorientatedwithweeklypromotionaloffers,pooltablesandupstairsbaranddancefloor.

the SqUirreLGreyfriarsLane,coventrycV12GY

024 7622 6661Therecentlyrefurbishedsquirrelfeelslikeamodernestablishmentwhilstretainingthecharmandappealofatraditionalpub.Thesquirrelissomewheretowineanddineonanydayoftheweek.Thefoodmenuiseverevolvingsobesuretosamplethenewcreations.

the tin angeLsponstreet,coventrycV13aX

024 7655 9958TheTinangelisanintegralpartofcoventry’sculturalfabricasitisrenownedforitslivemusicalgigs,andhasbeenhosttoawidevarietyofartistsandmusiciansoverthepastyears.Thebohemianbarispopularwithmanyvisitorsduetoitsuniqueambienceandselectiononnichebeverages.ThiscosyandintimatevenueisalsohometoTinangelrecords,alabelandminirecordshop.


NIGHTLIFE 39Bar no 3024 7623 0088 Unit2,PrioryPlace,Fairfaxstreet,coventrycV15sQ

BarNumber3holdsregularthemednightscompletewithspecialoffers.Theatmosphereevolvesthroughouttheday,cometheevening,thelightsgodown,thedJ’scomeoutandthetemporisestocreatetheidealsettingforyournightonthetiles.

CroSBy’S024 7622 7603 Theskydome,croftroad,coventrycV13aZ

crosby’sisnotjustabarforsports,crosby’sisachameleonvenuewhereyoucanenjoycoffee,muffinsandfreewi-fiinthedayandthenmarvelatafantasticrangeofbeers,superbcocktailsandagreatpartyatmosphereatnight.

CLUB heat024 7622 7751 7,cityarcade,coventry,cV13HX

coventry’sonlygentleman’sclubpromisestwofloorsofscorchingexcitementandoffersvisitorstheverybestinadultentertainment.Withrelaxingsurroundingsandstunningdancers,clubHeatistheonlyplacetovisitforasizzlingnightout.

eSCape024 7660 7890 TheOldFirestation,Halesstreet,coventrycV11Ja

Escapeeverydaylifeatcoventry’shubfortheverybestinliveentertainment,cocktails,musicandgoodtimes.Escapebarisapopularvenueforprivatepartiesandarangeofentertainmentoptionsareavailableincludingfood,salsaclasses,LatinorpopularmusicdJ’sandaselectionofliveandacousticbands.

earL oF MerCia024 7643 3990 18Highstreet,coventrycV15rE

ThisLloyd’sNo.1pubtakesitsnamefromLeofric,EarlofMercia,whofoundedstMary’sPriory,coventry’sfirstcathedral.TheWetherspoonbrandhasestablisheditselfattheforefrontofoutstandingvalueformoney,offeringcustomersahugeselectionofbeers,winesandspiritsatexceptionallylowprices.

gatehoUSe tavern024 7625 6769 46,Hillstreet,coventrycV14aN

TheGatehouseTavern,intheheartofcoventryisatraditionalfamilypub,witharguablythebestbeergardeninthecity.cometotheGatehouseforaquiettipplefromthewideselectionofbeersandcidersandwhynottreatyourselftoamealfromtheextensivetraditionalpubmenu.

FLying Standard024 7655 5723 2-10Trinitystreet,coventrycV11FL

ThenameofthisWetherspoonpubrecallsthefondlyrememberedmotorcar,partofarangeofmodelsmadeincoventry,from1903untilthe1960s.Thispopularpubisalwaysbusyandhasagreatselectionofinternationalbeers,comprehensivefoodmenuandfantasticoffers.

igLU nightCLUB07849 089 293 sponstreet,coventryIgluretroBar&Nightclubisaspecialistvenuecateringforthemorediscerningcustomer,focusingexclusivelyon70s,80sand90smusicwithastrictover24’sdoorpolicy.Locatedonthemedievalsponstreet,Igluoozesclassandsophistication.Openfrom8.30pm-3amonbothFridayandsaturdaynights.


Litten tree024 7623 4940 1aWarwickrow,coventrycV11EX

TheLittenTreeisrenownedforbeinganexpertchameleonpub.duringtheday,theLittenTreeactsasabarandrestaurant,sellingalargevarietyoffoodfromalldaybreakfaststopastadishesandhassomethingforeveryone.comenightfall,theLittenTreebecomesapopularhotspotwheremanyasocialdrinkercanventureanddancethenightawaywithfriends.

MortiMer’S024 7663 4859 croftroad,coventrycV13aZ

Whyclubitwhenyoucanpubit?Mortimer’scatersforeveryoneandprovidesarelaxedandcomfyenvironmentwithgood,traditionalfood,skysportsandlatenightentertainment.Openfrom11amMonday–saturday,andfromMiddayonsundays.Mortimer’salsoshowsLIVEsportsfrompremiershipfootballtoTestMatchcricket.

MaiSon Bar 024 7623 9300 Fairfaxstreet,coventrycV15rZ

Manhattanstylenightlifecomesincoventry!anelegant,decadentspacewithrealhipsterappeal,thisstylishloungewithbespokeFrencharmchairsandcrystalchandeliersmergeslatenightsophisticationwithcurrentandtrendbreakingentertainment.Offeringcocktailstodieforandovenbakedpizzas.

Spon gate024 7662 7300 Unit2M,Theskydome,cV13aZ

Thisbrandnewpub,openedinJuly2010offersalltheusualWetherspoon’sexcellence.competitiveprices,superbfoodandafantasticatmosphere–alllocatedwithinthehubofcoventry’snightlifedistrict.

roSie MaLone’S024 7655 4473 44JordanWell,coventrycV15rW

rosieMalone’sistheofficialpreclubbarfortheKasbah.ThebaroffersarewardcardsystemtocustomerswhichgivesthemfreeentrytotheKasbahonregularclubnights.OfferinglivemusicfromlocalartistseveryWednesdayandThursday,thebarservesfoodandsnacksthroughouttheday.

the toWn Crier024 7663 2050 QueenVictoriaroad,coventrycV13PB

Thislargepubisrenownedforitsgreatfoodandfriendlyatmosphereandisagreatstop-offpointonyourwaytotheskydomearena–theperfectvenuetocatchupwithmates,andeasilyaccessible,rightnextdoortoIKEa.

the ShaKeSpeare inn024 7663 4087 18,sponstreet,coventrycV13Ba

Theshakespeareisalivelypubthatisopenlateontheweekends,oftenaccompaniedbyakaraokeanddisco.ThepubalsohasabigscreenTVwhereyoucancatchallthelatestactionofallmajorsportingevents.Theshakespeareisagreatplacetostartorfinishyoursponstreetpubcrawl.

the CaStLe024 7663 0862 LittleParkstreet,coventrycV12Ur

Thecastleistheperfectlocationforcustomerstomeetupandchilloutintheheartofthefantasticcommunityincoventry.Thecastleissomewherethatyoucangrababitetoeatinsteadofcooking,popinforapint,meetupwithfriends,orsimplypartywitheveryoneelse.

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WhiteFriarS oLd aLe hoUSe024 7625 1655 Gosfordstreet,coventrycV15dL

Thisbuildingisoneofthefewsurvivingmedievaltimberframedstructuresincoventry.Whitefriar’sisarealalepub;theyhaveawideselectionofales,bitters,continentallagers,winesandsoftdrinks.Pubfoodisavailablethroughouttheweekandonsundaysyoucantuckintoatraditionalroastlunch.

the varSity, WarWiCK UniverSity024 7669 5998 GibbettHillroad,coventrycV47aJ

Newlyrefurbished,VarsityWarwickistheplacetohangoutandmakenewfriends,whetheritisdayornight,there’salwayssomethinggoingon.situatedintheheartofthestudentcommunity,thebeerandfoodaregoodqualityandgreatvalue.Withplentyofbigtablesandoutdoorseating,kickbackandenjoythewarmandfriendlyatmosphere.

Visit Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden

Discover one of the most spectacular castle ruins in England; a vast medieval fortress which later became an Elizabethan palace. Visit our two major exhibitions charting 900 years of history before stepping into our magnificent, newly re-created Elizabethan garden complete with arbours and obelisks, colourful planting, an 18-foot high marble fountain and bejewelled aviary.

Open daily from 10am

Call 01926 852078 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenilworth

Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1NE


tel: 024 7625 8585www.dayshotelcoventry.com

email: [email protected]

days hotel Coventry City Centre

• rooms from £39• Free continental breakfast• extensive banqueting facilities• Free car parking• Free Wi-Fi• Flat screen tv’s

• 24 hour reception• in house restaurant• new fitness centre• 15 minutes to Birmingham neC• 10 minutes walk into historical

city centre of Coventry

80-90 holyhead road, Coventry, Cv1 3aS

See Europe’s Largest Collection of Flyable Vintage Jets Reach for the Skies and Fly in a Classic Aircraft

Taxi Back to the Fifties in our 10,000hp Douglas DC-6 Visit our Working Hangar and see Britain’s Aviation

Heritage being Restored and Maintained Open Weekends & Bank Holidays from Easter

Britain’s Newest Aviation Attraction has landed at

Coventry Airport www.airbase-europe.com

See Europe’s Largest Collection of Flyable Vintage Jets Reach for the Skies and Fly in a Classic Aircraft

Taxi Back to the Fifties in our 10,000hp Douglas DC-6 Visit our Working Hangar and see Britain’s Aviation

Heritage being Restored and Maintained Open Weekends & Bank Holidays from Easter

Britain’s Newest Aviation Attraction has landed at

Coventry Airport www.airbase-europe.com

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ACCOMMODATION

iBiS Coventry CentreMileLane,coventrycV12LN

024 7625 0500www.ibishotel.com

Thehotelisideallylocatedinthehistoriccentreofcoventry,ashortstrollfromthebusyshoppingdistricts.5minutesonfootfromthetrainstationand20minutesbytrainorcarfromtheLGarenaandNEcBirmingham.Thehotelhas89roomswithair-conditioning,including5accessiblerooms.Ithasabarofferingsnacks24hoursaday,Wi-Fiandfreeparking.

preMier inn City CentreBondstreet,coventrycV14aH

0870 111 2838www.premierinn.com

closetoallthefreeattractionsincoventry–coventrycathedral,theTransportMuseumandtheHerbertartGallery&Museumareallineasywalkingdistance.ThecitycentreretailcomplexisjustaroundthecornerwithallthenationallyknownnamessuchasPrimark,debenhamsandIKEainkeypositions.

Britannia Coventry Fairfaxstreet,coventrycV15rP

024 7663 3733www.britanniahotels.com

rightattheheartofthecity,theBritanniaHoteladjoinsthehistoricallyfamouscoventrycathedral,apopulartouristfavourite.Thecity’sshoppingcentreanddepartmentstoresarerightonthedoorstep.cateringfortechnologydependenttravellersandcorporatemeetingplanners,freeWi-FiisprovidedwithexcellentlinkstotheNEc,Birmingham.

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raMada hoteL and SUiteSTheButts,Earlsdon,coventrycV13GG

024 7623 8110www.ramadacoventry.co.uk

TheawardwinningramadaHotelandsuiteswascompletelyrefurbishedandrenovatedin2005creatinganelegant17storeycontemporary,fullyair-conditionedfourstarhotel.ThehotelhasaMediterraneanstylerestaurantandbarwithfourconferenceroomsaccommodatingupto70delegates.

traveLodge hoteLBroadgate,coventrycV11LZ

0871 984 6385www.travelodge.co.uk

Offeringgreatvalue,qualitybudgethotelaccommodationintheheartofcoventry,Travelodgecoventryhas21familyroomsand97doublerooms(sleepingtwoadults).allroomshaveanensuitebathroom,remote-controlTV,teaandcoffee-makingfacilitiesandcomfortablekingsizedbeds.Barcaféalsoavailableonsite.

aShdoWn’S gUeSt hoUSe12regentstreet,coventrycV13EP

024 7622 9280acomfortable,family-runguesthouselocatedclosetotheheartofcoventry’scitycentre.clean,wellmaintainedensuiteroomsofferallthecomfortsexpectedbyvisitors.Breakfastisincludedintheroomchargewithprivateparkingavailableforguests.allamenitiesandattractionsofthecitycentrearewithinwalkingdistancemakingashdown’sGuestHousetheideallocation.

Spire vieW36Parkroad,coventrycV12Ld

024 7625 1602www.spireviewguesthouse.co.uk

awarmwelcomeawaitsyouatthischeerfulandcosyfamilyrunguesthouse,situatedwithinwalkingdistanceofthecitycentreandallofitsattractions,includingthecathedralandMotorMuseum.It’salsojust3milestothericoharena.

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MerLyn gUeSt hoUSe105Holyheadroad,coundon,coventrycV13ad

024 7622 2800www.merlynguesthouse.co.uk

MerlynGuestHouseincoventryofferscompetitivelypriced,comfortable3staraccommodation,situatedintheheartofthecity.allroomsincludeflatscreenTV’sandWi-Fialongwithlotsofextrastomakeyourstaymorecomfortable.TheMerlynGuestHousealsoprovidesanexcellentbreakfastservicethatincludesthreecourses.


Midland Air Museum

Phone now toreserveyourPlace 024 7655 5773

voted Best visitor attraction in 2010 Godiva awardsatouraroundHistoriccoventrywithourspookhuntersteamlearningaboutthemanyreportedunexplainedeventsandpossibleghoststhathauntcoventry,aswetakeadelveintothedarksideofcoventry’spastandlookatsomeofthepossiblecausesoftheseunexplainedevents.

sPooKhunTers

www.coventryghostwalk.comEvery Friday from 6.30pmAdults £5 Children £2.50

Open all year round

For further details tel: 024 7630 [email protected]

•Tearoom•LargeExhibitionHangers•Wellstockedshop•sitinVulcanandargosy•Largecarpark

Sir Frank Whittle Jet Heritage CentreNear Coventry Airport

& Gift Shop

www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

The UK’s Largest Tropical Butterfly Paradise! A truly spectacular day out for all the family.

Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7LS

01789 299288

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godiva aSSoCiateSdeliveringtailor-made,inspirationalentertainment024 7659 890107973 654 [email protected]

PruPorrettaMBE,GreenBadgeTourGuide,iscoventry’sofficialmoderndayLadyGodiva.TheOriginalHeritageTourofcoventryoffersunsurpassedhistory,in-depthknowledgeofLadyGodivaandtheamazingstoryofcoventrythroughtheages,TheUltimatecoventryGhostTourisalsoavailableandtellstalesofhistory,mysteryandlegend.

BLUe Badge gUided toUrSrogerBailey


rogerBaileyisaregionalBlueBadgeandcoventryGreenBadgeTouristGuideplusauthor,offeringguidedwalkingandcoachtoursofcoventry,dayorevening.HearaboutLadyGodiva,Williamshakespeare,GeorgeElliot,TimeTeamandmore.

Coventry viSitor inForMation CentrestMichaelsTower,cathedralruins,OffcuckooLane/BayleyLane,coventry,cV15rN

024 7622 5616/[email protected]

Locatedwithinthecity’sbreathtakingcathedralruins,coventry’sVisitorInformationcentreoffersvisitorsthechancetoclimbthe181stepstothetopofthecathedralTowerforabird’seye,panoramicviewofthecity.Ifheightsaren’tyourthingthenthecosygroundfloorinformationcentreistheplacetobe.chattothefriendlyandknowledgeablestaffandyou’llfindthattheycanprovideyouwiththekindofadviceand‘insider’informationabouttheircitythatnoguidebookcan.

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Coventry offers great links with all major cities and smaller locations nationwide. With easy access throughout, Coventry’s centralised location is an ideal destination for anyone looking to stop over for a quick visit.

All Aboard!coventrytrainstationisjusta5minutewalkfromtheheartofthecitycentre.Thestationisalsoservedbyregularbusesandtaxis.OnsitefacilitiesincludeFastTicketMachines,aTM’s,café,freeWi-Fiandafirstclassdeparturelounge.

national rail enquiries: 08457484950travel Coventry: 02476817035

Tickets Please!NationalExpressoperatesregularbusservicestotheregionfromacrossthecountry.Timetablesandlocalbusservices,includingthepopularparkandridefacilities,forcoventryandWarwickshireareallavailablefromVisitorInformationcentresandlocalbusstations.

national express:08705808080traveline: 08706082608harry Shaw:02476455544

Life in the Fast LaneThereare5mainnationalmotorwaylinkswhichservetheregion,enablingeasyaccessfromalloverthecountry.Inadditionthereareanabundanceofsecureandcheapcarparkingfacilitieswithinthecitycentreandthesurroundingareaalongwithfrequentparkandridefacilities.

national Car rental: 02476677042allen’s taxis:02476555555Central taxis: 02476333333City Cabs: 02476222222Lewis taxis:02476666666

Take to the SkiesBirminghamInternationalairport,theUK’s6thlargestairport,thirdlargestforchartertraffichasthehighestproportionofbusinesstrafficsecondonlytoHeathrow.BirminghamInternationalisjust11milesfromcoventrycitycentremakingittheregion’sclosestterminal.Theairporthasitsownair-railLinkandstationwithcoventrybeingthenextstopalong.

Birmingham international airport: 08445766000

For further information, please visit www.visitcoventry.co.uk

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For further information, please visit www.visitcoventry.co.uk

50 INDEX viSitCoventry.Co.UK

IndexWelcome 2

Contents 5

History 6

City of Invention 8

Attractions A-Z 11

Shopping A-Z 21

City Centre Map 26

Eating Out A-Z 29

Nightlife A-Z 35

Accommodation 43

T.I.C and Tours 47

Travel 48

Regional Map 49

Incentive Vouchers 51

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