Coventry was the capital of England in times gone by and witnessed King Henry VI, Mary Queen of Scots, William Shakespeare’s plays, George Eliot and Jane Austin. With all these significant people that have visited and lived in the region, parts of their history and heritage still remain. St Mary’s Guildhall resides in the Cathedral Quarter and served as the centre of King Henry VI’s court during the Wars of the Roses and as a prison to Mary Queen of Scots. St Michael’s Cathedral also sits here and bears witness to the largest tapestry in the world.
Art lovers will be astounded by the choice of city art and superb galleries. Both the Mead Gallery and The Herbert feature a fantastic programme of temporary art, craft and history exhibitions to make each visit truly memorable.
If you’re looking for some action, Coventry has a host of sporting activities to keep your energy levels high! For football fans, the Ricoh Arena is home to Coventry’s ‘Sky Blues’ and a rather grand 32,000 seater stadium.
It also houses The Isle casino, which is rapidly becoming the hubbub of Coventry, whether you are gaming or merely dining at one of their fabulous restaurants or drinking at one of their trendy bars. Throw into the mix skating at Planet Ice, Coventry Rugby Football Club, speedway and greyhound racing at the Brandon Stadium and you’ll agree that Coventry has something to offer all sports fans.
Why not combine leisure with culture at one of Coventry’s theatre complexes.
Both The Belgrade and Warwick Arts Centre have an excellent all year round programme of entertainment, from live music to compelling drama and comedy to the classics. For more information on what Coventry has to offer for your day out, browse the venues featured on this site. Alternatively, contact us for further assistance in planning your visit.