Visitor attractions and information for
Coventry
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 National Motorcycle Museum, 86 Henwood Lane,
Solihull, B91 2TH. Tel: 0121 704 2784. The complex re-opened
after the fire in 2003, with a larger gift shop, conference facilities
for over 5000 delegates and better access for the disabled. www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk.
About 8 miles from Coventry. |
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Coventry's
earliest cathedral, dedicated to St Mary, was founded as a Benedictine
community by Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and his wife Godiva in
1043. In 1940, the city of Coventry was devastated by bombs and
the Cathedral burned with the city. The decision to rebuild the
cathedral was taken the morning after its destruction. www.coventrycathedral.org.uk. Location: In Coventry. |
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Lunt Roman Fort, Baginton, Coventry, CV8 3AJ.
Tel: 024 76303567. Coventry Arts and Heritage is responsible
for the fort. The Lunt is accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Charges apply. Location:
On the outskirts of Coventry. |
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Coventry
Toy Museum, Whitefriars Gate, Much Park Street, Coventry, West
Midlands, CV1 2LT. Tel: +44 (0)2476 231 331. The Museum houses
a collection of toys dating from 1740 to 1952, in the 14th century
Whitefriars Monastery gatehouse. Location: In Coventry. |
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THE COVENTRY CANAL SOCIETY. The last 5.5 miles
of the Coventry canal, from Hawkesbury junction to the city basin,
has been developed and transformed into the City's longest park.
The Canal Basin, the original early 19th century wharf, has been
restored, with bar/cafe, newsagent, tea shop and more. Free parking.
St Nicholas Street, Coventry, CV1 4LY. Tel: 024 7678 5507. www.covcanalsoc.org.uk.
Location: In Coventry. |
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The
"Whittle Arch", part of the 'Millennium place', was
built to commemorate Frank Whittle. Also at the site - Francoise
Schein's 24hr clock with its blue neon lights and The Glass Bridge.
Location: In Coventry. |
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The NEC, Birmingham, England, B40 1NT. Tel:
0121 780 4141. The National Exhibition Centre is the busiest
exhibition centre in Europe, staging more than 180 exhibitions
each year, ranging from world-famous public shows as Crufts Dog
Show and Clotheshow Live to international trade exhibitions like
IPEX and Spring Fair, Birmingham. Up to four million people visit
the centre each year. www.necgroup.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Coventry. |
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Set
in the heart of Warwickshire, Draycote Water near to Rugby, offers
water sports, fishing, wetlands, nature trails and bird hides.
Please note that dogs are not permitted around the perimeter
of the reservoir. Draycote Water Sailing Club, Kites Hardwick,
Rugby, CV23 8AB. Tel: 01788 811153. draycotewater.co.uk.
About 8 miles south east
of Coventry. |
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Midland Air Museum, Coventry Airport, Rowley
Rd, Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3AZ. Tel: 024 7630
1033. Easy to find and are well signposted from the A45. www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk. |
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Coventry
Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, CV1
1PN. Tel: 024 7623 4270. Coventry is the birthplace of the British
cycle and motor industry, and the Museum displays the world’s
largest collection of British road transport, including 240 cars,
commercial vehicles and buses, 100 motorcycles, over 200 cycles
and around a million archive and ephemera items. Admission is
free. www.transport-museum.com. In the centre of Coventry. |
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Godiva was the first woman to be mentioned
in the Domesday Book and was married to Leofric, the Earl of
Mercia and Lord of Coventry. They founded the Benedictine Priory
and later the Cathedral of St Mary. Photo right: Statue of Lady Godiva in the centre of
Coventry. |
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