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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

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Coventry Historic 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, the local Earl and his wife Godiva founded a Benedictine monastery in Coventry.

1345 – Coventry was given

its first Charter, granting local townspeople certain rights.

1769 – The first stretch of the

Coventry Canal was built. By 1790 it had connected the town to the Trent and the Mersey.

1800’s 1838 – The railway reaches Coventry.

1849– The last public execution in Coventry took place in front of County Hall.

1889– Coventry City Football Club is founded.

From its early development, Coventry has been firmly placed at the forefront of industry. Silk ribbon weaving, watch making and car production have each contributed to Coventry’s strong and positive industrial reputation. During the 1800’s, Coventry’s motor industry flourished, fast becoming the nation’s car manufacturing hub; Jaguar, Rover, Triumph and Riley plus many more all originated within the city. Shortly afterwards, Coventry’s workforce similarly found itself suitably positioned to become world leader in the cycle industry.

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1900’s 1914 – The first motorbuses ran in Coventry. 1920 – Coventry Council House is officially opened.

1948 – Coventry’s famous Lady

Godiva statue is unveiled. Within the same year, Princess Elizabeth laid the foundation stone of the new city centre.

November 14th, 1940 saw Coventry subjected to the most single concentrated attack on a British city during World War 2. Lasting a total of 11 hours, the raid completely destroyed over 43,000 homes along with the famous St Michael’s Cathedral, devastating the city but the residents collective spirit could not be broken. Coventry’s new Cathedral, built in 1962 was constructed in dedication to international peace and reconciliation, fondly considered by residents as a symbol of hope and new beginnings.

1960 – The first mosque in Coventry was built in Eagle Street.

1970 – Coventry Polytechnic

was founded before becoming a University in 1992.

1980 – The cruel twist of a

crippling recession, fuelled by an oil crisis and city wide factory closures gave the city a bleak and hopeless attitude during the 1980’s, articulately voiced by Coventry based band, ‘The Specials’ in their hugely successful track, ‘Ghost Town’.

The 21st Century 2004 – Both University Square and Millennium place are opened. Several decades onwards, Coventry now boasts two winning universities, ‘Coventry University’ and ‘Warwick University’, business and science parks to rival the most successful in the country and has undergone huge redevelopment to become a thriving and lively place to both live and visit. The people of Coventry shall never forget the often troubled past of their city yet are hugely proud of its history, culture and breathtaking architecture which has helped them triumph to expect an exciting and prosperous future.

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Welcome to Coventry, city of invention!

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.

1043 – Godiva and Leofric’s

1930 – Coventry-born Frank

1405 – A Coventry school of

1962 – Consecration of the

church begins to turn scattered dwellings into a town. glass painters produces city-born John Thornton, who designs the Great East Window in York Minster, the greatest work in medieval English stained glass.

1627 – A silk weavers’ company is founded in Coventry, the first mention of this new trade.

1650s – Clock-making is first

Whittle patents the jet engine while living in the city. city’s new Cathedral, a symbol of Britain’s recovery from World War Two and an unrivalled showcase of post-war British art.

1966 – Britain’s first ethnic

minority policeman, Mohammed Daar, starts work in Coventry.

1978 – Global pressure group

mentioned in Coventry - the city later becomes one of the principal centres of the watch trade in Britain.

the International Lesbian and Gay Association founded in Coventry during a conference of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality.

1700 – A ribbon-weaving works

1979 – 2-Tone music from

1860s – James Starley and the Coventry Machinists’ Company begin making improvements to bicycles imported from France.

1997 – A consortium of

is founded in the city, creating a trade that will become its staple industry for 150 years.

1904 – Courtaulds in Coventry invents artificial silk.

Coventry, spearheaded by The Specials and Selecter, takes the national scene by storm. Coventry engineering companies makes a key contribution to Thrust SSC, the supersonic car that smashes the World Land Speed Record.

2005 – Growing Business magazine rates Coventry the 5th best place to do business in Britain. 2010 – Britain’s only virtual

training centre for the construction industry opens at Coventry University.

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• Traditional Home Cooked Food Served All Day • Friendly Atmosphere • Open 7 days. 9am till late

Café Bar and Bistro 4-6 Hay Lane CV 1 5RF 024 7623 1441

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CHATS COFFEE SHOP 024 7663 1388

Hot and Cold Food ... to eat in or Takeaway... Godiva Award Winners 36 Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre CV1 1LL www.chatscateringservices.co.uk e: info@chatscateringservices.co.uk

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Ace Karting

Leathermills Lane, Hartshil, Nuneaton CV10 0RX

01827 719852

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Astley Book Farm

Astley Lane, Soar End, Bedworth CV12 0NE

024 7649 0235

www.astleybookfarm.com Astley Book Farm is located 2 miles outside the North Warwickshire town of Bedworth, and just 8 miles from Coventry, 10 minutes from junction 3 on the M6 motorway.

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Ace Karting provides unique adventures for any occasion. There are a number of custom packages available from arrive and drive to tailor made events. Ideal for birthday parties, celebrations, corporate entertainment, team building events and stag/hen parties. You will be fitted with helmets, gloves, and race suits and receive a printed certificate upon completion. Catering facilities available. Fully licensed, with parking adjacent to the building.

Situated on the Arbury Estate, the birth place of Victorian novelist George Eliot, Astley Book Farm holds a stock of her novels and related literature, with a total of over 75,000 books in stock. Also onsite are a collection of Science Fiction novels, a Fantasy Barn and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hayloft. Open everyday including Bank holidays 10.00am-5.30pm.

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BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Priory Place, Coventry CV1 5SQ

024 7655 1000

www.bbc.co.uk/coventry Coventry@bbc.co.uk

Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS

024 7655 3055

www.belgrade.co.uk boxoffice@belgrade.co.uk The Belgrade Theatre features an 850 seat air-conditioned main auditorium that plays host to a fantastic programme of acclaimed touring productions and shows throughout the year.

Located within the modern Priory Place development in Coventry city centre, the BBC’s media centre for Coventry and Warwickshire is open to the public. See how the BBC’s local radio station broadcasts live to the region; take part in a multitude of events all year round. Call to book a tour of the station.

A newly created second space can seat 250-300 and allows the Belgrade to showcase some of the most original and ground breaking touring companies in the country. With a recently established permanent exhibition space, on-site bar and conference facilities to cater for meetings from the small and intimate to 850, The Belgrade Theatre is the ultimate venue whether you’re visiting Coventry for business or pleasure.

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Coombe Country Park Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry CV3 2AB www.coventry.gov.uk/coombe coombe.countrypark@coventry. gov.uk

Coombe is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll in the countryside or an enjoyable family day out. It is home to 500 acres of beautiful woodlands, historic parkland, formal gardens and lake. Whatever your interest, there really is something for everyone.

Coventry Cathedral Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5AB

024 7652 1200

www.coventrycathedral.org.uk information@coventrycathedral. org.uk Designed by Sir Basil Spence and voted the nation’s favourite 20th century building, the modern church of St Michael rests majestically next to the blitzed ruins of its 12th century predecessor, both serving as part of Coventry’s famous three spires.

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Why not challenge the family on the climbing forest or admire the magnificent herons at home on Warwickshire’s largest heronry? The park also boasts a variety of quality facilities including a Visitor Centre with Café, Discovery Centre and History Room, a woodturning training workshop, numerous picnic benches and a fully accessible bird hide.

As an international symbol of peace and reconciliation, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1962, and is noted for Hutton’s great glass screen, Piper’s baptistery window, Graham Sutherland’s great tapestry and the statue of St Michael and the Devil by Epstein. St Michaels Tower is open to the public.

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Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JD

024 7623 4270

www.transport-museum.com enquiries@transport-museum.com With thrills, nostalgia, inspiration and a little bit of education, join us on a surprising and emotional journey through 150 years of innovation and find out about the people who made it happen.

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Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 6GE

024 7668 4747

www.gcasino.co.uk/coventry One amazing venue – one great night out! The G Casino Coventry is situated at the Ricoh Arena, a short drive from the city centre.

The Museum’s unique collection has been ‘designated’ as a collection of national importance. So with over 240 cars, commercial vehicles and buses, 94 motorcycles, 200 cycles, 25,000 models and around 1 million archive and ephemera items, you are sure to have a Great Day Out at one of the Midlands’ best attractions. Café and shop on-site, free admission. Open every day 10am-5pm.

Offering the best in free live entertainment, great bars, the superb Mahir’s restaurant, poker and exciting casino games, The G Casino is everything you need for your night out! Free entry to over 18’s – ID may be required.

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP

024 7683 2386

www.theherbert.org info@theherbert.org The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is located in the cultural heart of Coventry city centre, next to the historic Cathedral.

Holy Trinity Church

5a Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX

024 7622 0418

www.holytrinitycoventry.org.uk HToffice@holytrinitycoventry.org.uk Holy Trinity offers you a warm welcome; a peaceful place to pray and contemplate; a beautiful inspiring building and free admission. The structure is mainly 14th and 15th century and is one of the largest medieval churches in England.

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Having undergone a £20 million redevelopment there’s now eight permanent galleries displaying various collections. The Herbert, is also home to the History Centre, media suites, a shop, café and four temporary galleries, displaying largescale touring exhibitions from around the world that change on a regular basis. Entrance and the majority of events and activities are FREE. Check the website for details and special events.

It survived the Blitz and the interior includes 14th century misericords; 15th century font and pulpit; well preserved Medieval Doom Painting (1435); 19th century pews and two superb 1950s stained glass windows. Open 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday and service times on Sunday. Five services on a Sunday and 1.00pm Tuesday, 10.30am Wednesday and 1.00pm Thursday.

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Priory Visitors Centre and Undercrofts Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX

Opening Times:

Monday – Saturday: 10.00am-5pm Admission: FREE Tours cost £1 per person.

Ricoh Arena

71, Phoenix Way, Coventry CV6 6GE

0844 873 6500

www.ricoharena.com A visit to Coventry would not be complete without visiting the home of the Sky Blues, the Ricoh Arena. This state of the art 32,000 seat stadium, set on 40 acre site is unlike any other development of its kind anywhere in the UK.

In 1999, the site of Coventry’s first Cathedral was excavated; archaeologists found the remains of many medieval buildings which had remained concealed for hundreds of years. Some of these ruins have been reburied, whilst others are now housed within the Priory Visitor Centre to help tell this amazing part of Coventry’s history. Also discovered were the Priory Undercrofts; stone rooms, doorways and passages which are now open for visitors to experience by guided tour.

With conference facilities, banqueting, exhibition space, hotel and sports centre, this multi-purpose complex has won several awards and hundreds of recommendations for its high level of service and attention to detail. Easily accessible from the main motorway links, the Ricoh Arena is a superb day out.

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St Mary’s Guildhall Bayley Lane, Coventry CV1 5RN

024 7683 3325

www.coventry.gov.uk/stmarys mark.twissell@coventry.gov.uk Death, intrigue, scandal and spilt custard…are not compulsory when you visit St Mary’s Guildhall, but can be discovered in more than 600 years worth of stories from the finest medieval guildhall in the country.

2-tone central

Priory Street, CV1 6HJ www.2tonecentral.co.uk 2-Tone, the music that put Coventry on the map finally has its very own place to tell its black and white, multi cultural story... 2-Tone Central. Holding a range of fantastic events, an assortment of gigs and book signings, 2-Tone central both educates and entertains music fans.

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Located in the city’s historic Cathedral Quarter, the magnificent medieval interiors and fine artworks will offer a window into Coventry’s glorious past, letting you experience the city’s historic wealth, whilst costing you nothing. Mary, Queen of Scots, and Shakespeare have both passed through the doors of the guildhall, how about you?

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 Sports Centre

024 7625 2525 Fairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5GA Facilities include a 50m Olympic pool, leisure pool with flume, rapids, slide, baby beach area, Wellness gym and health membership. There is also state of the art fitness equipment, sauna, steam and spa area. Squash courts, indoor football, badminton fully supported. Booking recommended for certain activities. Crèche on site.

Coventry’s Walk of Fame www.coventry-walk-of-fame.co.uk

Coventry’s Walk of Fame, celebrating extraordinary achievement in the fields of industry, politics, sport and the arts. The Walk of Fame celebrates people who have brought Coventry recognition on a national or international level. 20 bronze plaques have so far been unveiled on a walkway that runs diagonally across Priory Place in Coventry city centre.

Coventry Watchmakers Museum 024 7640 2331 Court 7, Spon Street, Coventry

The Watch Museum Project tries to preserve artefacts and buildings and to carry out historical research. The group’s long term aim is to see a working museum established where watches and tools would be displayed together with photographs of people, buildings and maps of the area in which the work took place.

Lady Herbert’s Garden Hales Street, Coventry, City Centre

Lady Herbert’s Garden and Garden of international Friendship lies adjacent to one another and, despite the contrasting differences in style, they complement each other providing a restful place to sit and watch the world go by. As one of the most famous landmarks in Coventry, this garden generates significant international interest for its associated stories and legends.

Lunt Roman Fort

024 7678 6142 Baginton CV8 3AJ

The Lunt, a partial reconstruction of a first century roman fort, dates from AD60 and is closely connected with the legendary Boudicca. In AD 64, it was adapted to become a cavalry training centre and is unique in Britain as it is the only fort with a Gyrus, a wooden ring for training horses.

Planet Ice Arena

024 7623 9247 Skydome, Croft Road, Coventry CV1 3AZ Centrally situated at the Skydome in the city centre, ‘Planet Ice’ is home to the Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey team and offers skate hire, family tickets, student events and other special nights. The Coventry Blaze are Coventry’s elite league ice hockey team.

Skydome Arena

08712 244007 Croft Road, Coventry CV1 3AZ What a better way to finish off the perfect day than exploring what this entertainment centre has to offer. With the ODEON cinema, the newest bars and pulsating nightlife, this is the perfect spot for a chilled out, relaxing and totally refreshing experience.

St John the Baptist Church 024 7655 2691 Fleet Street, Coventry

Situated on the very edge of Coventry city centre’s Spon Street, St John is a Grade 1 listed medieval masterpiece carved from rose sandstone, and considered one of the most beautiful churches in England. There is so much to discover at this historical site, so make sure you stop by and take it all in.

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Warwick Arts Centre

024 7652 4524 University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL Warwick Arts Centre is the largest arts centre in the Midlands, attracting around 300,000 visitors a year to individual events embracing music, drama, comedy, literature, film and visual art. Warwick Arts Centre is situated at the heart of University of Warwick in Coventry and is integral to the cultural life of the University.

War Memorial Park

Kenilworth Road, Coventry CV3 6PT Coventryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier city park and play area. This sprawling 120 acre site is open to the public every day of the week, and has water play areas; 18 hole pitch and putt, tennis courts, bowls and skate parks. This is also home to the Midlands award winning free family festival, The Godiva Festival.

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024 77 676434 www.kittysballoonsandsweets.co.uk e: kittyssweetsandballoons@hotmail.co.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.

Holy Trinity Chrurch, 5a Priory Row 024 7622 0418

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Town Wall Tavern Bond 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.

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Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre

Broadgate, Coventry CV1 1LL

024 7663 2532

www.cathedrallanes.net This is a popular shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike and is situated in a unique position. Behind, is the famous Coventry Cathedral, at the front, is the outstanding statue of Lady Godiva. Shops range from hardware, sporting goods, jewellery, books, garden and home furnishings as well as an award winning café.

Coventry Market

Retail Market, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry CV1 3HT

024 7622 4927

www.coventrymarket.co.uk Coventry’s famous indoor market is packed full of independent retailers selling all kinds of everything. Open 6 days a week the popular market is home to a vast range of traders and produce; a fresh fish market, florists, butchers, international food stalls: Chinese, Caribbean and American, clothing, hardware, collectables and music memorabilia.

Lower Precinct Shopping Lower Precinct, Coventry CV1 1NQ

024 7663 4710

www.lowerprecinct.com This award winning shopping centre is located in the heart of the city and is home to some of Coventry’s biggest name brands. Current fashion retailers include Dorothy Perkins, New Look, West One, H&M Hennes, Next and Two Seasons. Other retailers include; Craft Culture, TJ Hughes, Sony Centre, H Samuel, Waterstones and Boots. 750 parking spaces available.

West Orchards Shopping Centre

Smithford Way, Coventry CV1 1QX

024 7623 1133

www.westorchards.co.uk The West Orchards has everything all under one roof from chiropractics to department store with everything in between. Don’t forget to take a break in the popular food court which offers a huge variety; fast food favourites, traditional hearty English cuisine and French inspired fayre. The centre also hosts 650 easily accessible parking spaces.

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Broadgate/Upper Precinct 024 7660 7003 Coventry City Centre

This busy and vibrant area of the city is home to Topshop, a flagship Primark store, Starbucks, River Island and much more. The famous Lady Godiva statue makes a perfect meeting point and look out for the Godiva clock with its quirky chimes on the hour. The circular fountain is the ideal place to sit and watch the world go by whilst enjoying a tasty snack from one of the popular street trading units.

Central 6 Retail Park Warwick Road, Coventry CV3 6AQ

Central 6 retail park situated next to Coventry train station on the outskirts of the city centre offers a convenient shopping location with easy access and free parking. Shops such as Next, Boots, Holiday Hypermarket, TK Maxx, Brantano Footwear, Outfit and Mothercare are all available.

Greyfriars Walk

City Arcarde, Shelton Square and the Bull Yard, Coventry City Centre 024 7660 7003 www.greyfriarswalk.co.uk A collection of independent retailers on the Southside of Coventry City Centre offering an extensive range of independently run shops with an inimitable choice of unusual and exciting goods along with the personal touch from retailers that care about their customers.

Ikea

2, Croft Road, Coventry CV1 3AZ 0845 355 2150 www.IKEA.co.uk/coventry IKEA Coventry features a complete range of well designed, functional, home furnishing products, readily available at affordable prices. With over 50 fully furnished rooms there are plenty of great tips, ideas and inspiration in store.

Medieval Spon Street

Spon Street, Coventry, CV1 3BB www.sponstreetcoventry.co.uk The beautifully reconstructed Spon Street is home to more than 24 shops and businesses which occupy a range of historic renovated medieval buildings. This street contains a unique selection of quality and niche shops – it’s a great spot to visit by night or day and is guaranteed to take you back in time as you learn about the city’s past through the elaborate murals dotted along the street.

Millennium Place/Hales Street/Priory Place 024 7660 7003 Coventry City Centre

Take in the stunning scenery of the Frank Whittle statue beneath the landmark millennium arches as you wander up to one of Coventry’s best kept secrets, the independent retailers. With designer labels and obscure, cool fashions; choose from Bubble, Hannigans, Kong and Renegade or why not soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere at Bar Maison in contemporary Priory Place.

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IKEA Coventry features a complete range of well designed, functional, home furnishing products, readily available at affordable 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, baby food and a baby oasis for nursing mothers in our restaurant.

Live a happier life at home. IKEA Coventry, 2 Croft Road, Coventry, CV1 3AZ Store Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 8pm, Saturday: 9am to 8pm, Sunday: 11am - 5pm (Browsing from 10:30am) or visit us online : www.IKEA.co.uk

Ramada Hotel and Suites Coventry City Centre The Butts, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV1 3GG T: + 44 (0) 2476 238110 F: +44 (0) 2476 238118 www.ramadacoventry.co.uk

Discovery Weekend Packages What a great way to explore the attractions within the Heart of England. Discovery Weekend Package rates from £39.00 per room Family rooms available for 2 adults and up to 2 children Children 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: • Coventry Transport Museum – FREE • Coventry Cathedral • Herbert Art Gallery • Hatton Shopping Village • Twycross Zoo • Black Country Museum • Warwick Castle • Kenilworth Castle • Butterfly Farm • National Sea Life – Turtle Sanctuary • Twinlakes Park

• Drayton Manor Park • Belgrade Theatre – 10% OFF • Royal Shakespeare Company – Stratford Shopping Coventry – The new city centre Ikea experience and West Orchards Mall! Birmingham – the Mailbox, Selfridges, The BullRing and many many more!

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Fancy a warm and cosy place to enjoy home cooked French, Italian and Spanish food, all served with a professional touch within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere?

• Bespoke cuisine for small gatherings • Full Licensed Bar • Seating available upstairs and in the decked patio • Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Set Lunch Menu: Dinner from 9.00am to 9.30pm 2 Course meal – £6.50 • Freshly made Soups, Salads, 3 Course meal – £7.75 Sandwiches, Teas and Illy’s Coffee Bookings taken for all occasions available for Take-away • Students discounts are available contact: 024 7663 2322 No 13 High Street, Coventry City Centre

9/11 Trinity Street Coventry, West Midlands CV1 1FJ (Opposite Sainsbury’s) Tel: 024 7663 2739

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Bella Italia

Belgrade Plaza, 4 Belgrade Plaza, Upper Well Street, Coventry City Centre CV1 4BF

024 7622 6811 Whether you’re looking for a great venue for parties, celebrations or thinking of treating the family to lunch Italian style, everything you need is right here. Conveniently located in Belgrade Plaza, the new development in Coventry city centre, this fabulous restaurant is a great addition to the city’s eatery scene.

Cosmo

36-42 Corporation Street, Coventry City Centre CV1 1GF

024 7655 3366 Cosmo brings opulence and decadent dining to Coventry with the group’s largest venue – a 350 seater restaurant in the heart of the city, taking its inspiration from some of Asia’s finest hotels. Customers can enjoy as much as they like from over 120 authentic dishes, from 9 countries – for just one price, all freshly prepared by award winning chefs.

Kakooti 16 Spon St, Coventry CV1 3BA Located in the beautifully historic Spon Street, Kakooti offers an intimate dining experience with the finest traditional Italian Cuisine. This restaurant prides itself on trading on an ethical, organic or fair trade basis to produce a fantastic range of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Your taste buds will be singing after trying the lemon sole, kiln roasted Salmon or Marsala.

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Nando’s

1-6 Ribbon Factory, Coventry City Centre CV1 1FE

024 7663 4992 Nando’s is the home of the legendary Portuguese flame grilled peri peri chicken. All food served in this restaurant comes with a choice of delicious peri peri marinade, ranging from lemon and herb to extra hot. All meat is halal and is flame grilled to order. Bottled beers and spicy snacks, succulent savouries and ice cold puddings are also available.

Old Orleans

Skydome, Croft Road, Coventry City Centre CV1 3AZ

024 7663 1760 Taste the delights of the ‘Deep South’ in this fantastic themed American restaurant. Old Orleans’s is truly a culinary explosion, blending popular cuisines of the American South with Creole and Cajun cultures. Tuck into juicy steaks or BBQ ribs and finish off with waffles or pecan pie. Fantastic selection of beers and cocktails await.

Pizza Express

Units 3/4 , Belgrade Plaza, Coventry CV1 4AJ and 10a, Hay Lane, Coventry CV1 5RF

024 7655 0026 As a market leader for freshly prepared pizzas and delicacy breads, this exciting and fresh restaurant has opened its doors to a huge audience in Coventry. Great for treating the family, and perfect for having a laugh with friends.

Turmeric Gold

166, Spon Street, Coventry CV1 3BB

024 7622 6603 One of Coventry’s award winning restaurants, Tumeric Gold offers a taste of the exotic with recipes including specialist oils, herbs, colouring and salts to bring out the flavour. Each dish is carefully prepared to ensure that the maximum taste is exposed. Mouth watering variety and seasonal spices create a heated night out for any diner!

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Aqua Food and Mood

024 7622 9551 117 Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DL Aqua Food and Mood is proud to provide a unique Halal, Italian and Lebanese restaurant and lounge, which emphasises healthy eating along with service excellence and ambience. Mixing traditions of east and west, enjoy the regular weekend belly dancing performances and traditional Shisha pipes in the heated garden.

China Red

024 7622 9333 58 Hertford Street, Coventry City Centre CV1 1LB This 80 seater Chinese restaurant offers authentic a’ la carte dishes seven days a week from noon in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You can also choose from a delicious all you can eat lunchtime buffet and indulge in the traditional Chinese beers.

China Express

024 7655 9988 1 Priory Place, Fairfax Street, Coventry, City Centre CV1 5SQ China Express offers a traditional Asian buffet selection, complimented by popular flavours and spicy snacks. Guests can try their hand at some karaoke with three private karaoke dining rooms – along with its main room which can sit 100 people, so there’s no excuse not to pop in and try out what this exotic venue has to offer.

Costa Coffee

Located inside Waterstones and High Street Coventry When you walk into a Costa store you’ll notice it’s different to other Coffee shops. First of all, there’s the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Then the great range of authentic coffee drinks. Next, the Ferrari of coffee machines and finally, the most passionate and well trained baristas around. It’s this unique combination that makes Costa stand out from all others.

Druckers 024 7652 5581 66 Hertford Street, Coventry City Centre CV1 1LB In this haven of self-indulgence, you will discover hand-made cakes and patisserie, continental breakfasts, lunches, the finest teas and coffees and an atmosphere that is unique to each Drucker’s café.

Esquires Coffee House Coventry

024 7625 7300 Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry City Centre CV1 1JD Our offer is a rich blend of ambience, total customer service and top quality products that appeals to people from all walks of life, young and old alike. Located inside the popular Coventry Transport Museum on Hales Street, this superb little refreshment centre is the perfect way to refuel after a walk around its neighbouring attraction.

Etna’s

024 7622 3183 55-57 Hertford Street, Coventry City Centre Popular Coventry Italian restaurant serving the finest delicacies in a cosy and heart warming environment. With famous boxer portraits lining the walls to add some character to this charming venue, and a unique and admirable passion for serving high quality cuisine, Etna’s is bursting with flavours for every taste.

Flames

024 7655 9555 Bull Yard, Coventry CV1 1LH Top quality traditional and cosmopolitan café bar cuisine is served daily at Flames including jacket potatoes, chicken dishes, curries and full English breakfasts. Indoor and outdoor dining with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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Myo

024 7655 3551 The Old Firestation, Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JA With an open kitchen and buffet style dining you can eat as much as you like from the wide variety of authentic Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean and Thai inspired cuisine. All food is prepared on the premises by top chefs from around the world.

Pizza Hut Lower Precinct

024 7655 5523 Coventry City Centre CV1 1DX A national chain with a fantastic level of service and a welcome smile, this conveniently placed hut provides all the very latest pizzas and pasta dishes and fresh, mouth watering salads at a very reasonable price.

Playwrights Bar

024 7623 1441 4-6 Hay Lane, Coventry City Centre A lively and popular city centre bistro, open seven days a week, offering superb quality food and fantastic wines, beers and spirits. With an exciting menu, comfortable seating, air conditioned restaurant area and cosy, quaint interior, Playwrights is an ideal stop off during your visit.

Starbucks

024 7625 8306 50-52 Broadgate, Coventry City Centre CV1 1NF Easily accessible in the heart of the city centre, Starbucks offers that perfect excuse to stop and take a load off as you sit and unwind with one of the many various coffees and cake combinations. With a welcoming smile and spacious seating, this is an ideal location for anyone looking for that well earned break.

Taybarns

0870 111 2816 Coventry Taybarns, Cross Point Business Park, Gielgud Way, Coventry CV2 2SZ

Taybarns is for all the people out there who want something fresh, fun and different. Something not only for family and friends but something which is affordable on a regular basis. Certain to cater for all tastes – Taybarns is a place to get everybody talking!

TGI Fridays

0844 372 7907 Rugby Road, Coventry CV3 2TA A fantastic American dining experience, serving some of the most sumptuous, spicy, mouth wateringly tasty burgers and spare ribs, fajitas, salads, chicken dishes and much more. Your weekend hasn’t started until you’ve visited TGI Fridays!

Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant

024 7669 1818 583 Fletchamsted Highway, Coventry CV4 9EL The Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant is owned and run by master chefs from some of the most prestigious restaurants in London. The Coventry restaurant excels in the high quality service and delicious food, all served up in hot buffet style, with over 200 different variations.

Zorbaz

024 7659 2112 87-89 Radford Road, Coventry CV6 3BP Zorbaz is a family business which serves the finest quality Greek cuisine, cooked in a traditional Greek manner by their very own Greek chef. As well as exceptional food, there is also an array of live entertainment and everything you might need for a great Greek night, plenty of fun and ‘kefi’ (atmosphere).

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The Courtyard

The Courtyard 31, High Street, Coventry 024 7663 4216

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.

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Bar Eden

1-3 Ryley Street, Coventry CV1 4AJ

024 7655 1234 Set in the finest example of an 18th Century cottage, Eden restaurant has an excellent mix of traditional architecture blended with a modern contemporary theme. With a warm and friendly laid back atmosphere and a contemporary layout, heated marquee and courtyard, it’s the perfect place to begin your evening out.

Browns Café Bar

Earl Street, Coventry CV1 5RU

024 7622 1100 Browns is a family owned and run bar, open 7 days a week with a laid back, bohemian atmosphere. They truly are a Coventry institution who are praised for their wide variety of meat, fish, poultry, vegetarian and vegan dishes, stress free atmosphere and helpful staff. A monthly, vintage flea market is also held upstairs.

Carey’s Nightclub

Hertford Place, Coventry CV1 3JZ

024 7622 7397 Carey’s is one of Coventry’s premier nightclubs proving hugely popular with everyone from fresh faced students to the children of the 80’s. It’s an independently owned venue, on the fringes of the city centre and has been serving up nights to remember since 1994. Carey’s has without doubt, always set the tone for clubbing in Coventry.

Golden Cross

8, Hay Lane, Coventry CV1 5RF

024 7622 2311 The Golden Cross is one of the oldest pubs in Coventry and one of the longest alcohol-serving venues in England. Built around 1583, the Golden Cross is located on Hay Lane, near the Cathedral. The pub hosts regular gigs featuring some of the best local bands from Coventry and Warwickshire.

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Inspire Café Bar

Christchurch Spire, New Union Street, Coventry CV1 2PS

024 7655 3355 Inspire is the kind of bar that you can really lose track of time in. Set inside the impressive Christchurch Spire, this is a bar with a difference. The almost gothic stone walled interior contrasts with the laid back outdoor terrace. Inspire serves a wide range of continental and rare beers.

JJ’s

Croft Road, Coventry CV1 3AZ

024 7655 5913 ‘The Best Party in Town’, Jumpin’ Jaks or JJ’s is a multi regional, award winning club. Good fun, fabulous atmosphere, and numerous chances to embarrass yourself by dancing (or singing) on the stage.

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Oak Inn

119, Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DL

024 7625 7799 The Oak is some what of a Mecca for those who want a late drink but don’t fancy the idea of hitting a club. A relaxed and friendly vibe oozes from this traditional looking pub which is of course, a massive hit with students! With its pool table, juke box, regular quiz and karaoke nights, inflatable smoking shelter and an on site burger van, what more could you ask for?

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Scholars Nightclub 147, Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DY

024 7663 3101 Scholars Nightclub offers an intimate atmosphere with friendly door staff and discounted entry for students. The music on offer is primarily indie and with an outside beer garden complete with its own balcony and bar is always popular with its many visitors.

The Phoenix

122 Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DL

024 7652 0387 As part of the ‘scream’ chain of bars, The Phoenix offers the very best in popular and alternative rock music. The Phoenix is very student orientated with weekly promotional offers, pool tables and upstairs bar and dance floor.

The Squirrel

Greyfriars Lane, Coventry CV1 2GY

024 7622 6661 The recently refurbished Squirrel feels like a modern establishment whilst retaining the charm and appeal of a traditional pub. The Squirrel is somewhere to wine and dine on any day of the week. The food menu is ever evolving so be sure to sample the new creations.

The Tin Angel

Spon Street, Coventry CV1 3AX

024 7655 9958 The Tin Angel is an integral part of Coventry’s cultural fabric as it is renowned for its live musical gigs, and has been host to a wide variety of artists and musicians over the past years. The bohemian bar is popular with many visitors due to its unique ambience and selection on niche beverages. This cosy and intimate venue is also home to Tin Angel Records, a label and mini record shop.

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Bar No 3 024 7623 0088 Unit 2, Priory Place, Fairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5SQ Bar Number 3 holds regular themed nights complete with special offers. The atmosphere evolves throughout the day, come the evening, the lights go down, the DJ’s come out and the tempo rises to create the ideal setting for your night on the tiles.

Club Heat

024 7622 7751 7, City Arcade, Coventry, CV1 3HX Coventry’s only gentleman’s club promises two floors of scorching excitement and offers visitors the very best in adult entertainment. With relaxing surroundings and stunning dancers, Club Heat is the only place to visit for a sizzling night out.

Crosby’s

024 7622 7603 The Sky Dome, Croft Road, Coventry CV1 3AZ Crosby’s is not just a bar for sports, Crosby’s is a chameleon venue where you can enjoy coffee, muffins and free wi-fi in the day and then marvel at a fantastic range of beers, superb cocktails and a great party atmosphere at night.

Earl of Mercia

024 7643 3990 18 High Street, Coventry CV1 5RE This Lloyd’s No. 1 pub takes its name from Leofric, Earl of Mercia, who founded St Mary’s Priory, Coventry’s first cathedral. The Wetherspoon brand has established itself at the forefront of outstanding value for money, offering customers a huge selection of beers, wines and spirits at exceptionally low prices.

Escape

024 7660 7890 The Old Fire Station, Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JA Escape everyday life at Coventry’s hub for the very best in live entertainment, cocktails, music and good times. Escape bar is a popular venue for private parties and a range of entertainment options are available including food, salsa classes, Latin or popular music DJ’s and a selection of live and acoustic bands.

Flying Standard

024 7655 5723 2-10 Trinity Street, Coventry CV1 1FL The name of this Wetherspoon pub recalls the fondly remembered motor car, part of a range of models made in Coventry, from 1903 until the 1960s. This popular pub is always busy and has a great selection of international beers, comprehensive food menu and fantastic offers.

Gatehouse Tavern

024 7625 6769 46, Hill Street, Coventry CV1 4AN The Gatehouse Tavern, in the heart of Coventry is a traditional family pub, with arguably the best beer garden in the city. Come to the Gatehouse for a quiet tipple from the wide selection of beers and ciders and why not treat yourself to a meal from the extensive traditional pub menu.

Iglu Nightclub

07849 089 293 Spon Street, Coventry

Iglu Retro Bar & Nightclub is a specialist venue catering for the more discerning customer, focusing exclusively on 70s, 80s and 90s music with a strict over 24’s door policy. Located on the medieval Spon Street, Iglu oozes class and sophistication. Open from 8.30pm-3am on both Friday and Saturday nights.

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Litten Tree

024 7623 4940 1a Warwick Row, Coventry CV1 1EX The Litten Tree is renowned for being an expert chameleon pub. During the day, the Litten Tree acts as a bar and restaurant, selling a large variety of food from all day breakfasts to pasta dishes and has something for everyone. Come nightfall, the Litten Tree becomes a popular hotspot where many a social drinker can venture and dance the night away with friends.

Maison Bar

024 7623 9300 Fairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5RZ Manhattan style nightlife comes in Coventry! An elegant, decadent space with real hipster appeal, this stylish lounge with bespoke French armchairs and crystal chandeliers merges late night sophistication with current and trend breaking entertainment. Offering cocktails to die for and oven baked pizzas.

Mortimer’s

024 7663 4859 Croft Road, Coventry CV1 3AZ Why club it when you can pub it? Mortimer’s caters for everyone and provides a relaxed and comfy environment with good, traditional food, Sky Sports and late night entertainment. Open from 11am Monday – Saturday, and from Midday on Sundays. Mortimer’s also shows LIVE sports from premiership football to Test Match Cricket.

Rosie Malone’s

024 7655 4473 44 Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5RW Rosie Malone’s is the official pre club bar for the Kasbah. The bar offers a reward card system to customers which gives them free entry to the Kasbah on regular club nights. Offering live music from local artists every Wednesday and Thursday, the bar serves food and snacks throughout the day.

Spon Gate

024 7662 7300 Unit 2M, The Sky Dome, CV1 3AZ This brand new pub, opened in July 2010 offers all the usual Wetherspoon’s excellence. Competitive prices, superb food and a fantastic atmosphere – all located within the hub of Coventry’s nightlife district.

The Castle

024 7663 0862 Little Park Street, Coventry CV1 2UR The Castle is the perfect location for customers to meet up and chill out in the heart of the fantastic community in Coventry. The Castle is somewhere that you can grab a bite to eat instead of cooking, pop in for a pint, meet up with friends, or simply party with everyone else.

The Shakespeare Inn

024 7663 4087 18, Spon Street, Coventry CV1 3BA The Shakespeare is a lively pub that is open late on the weekends, often accompanied by a karaoke and disco. The pub also has a big screen TV where you can catch all the latest action of all major sporting events. The Shakespeare is a great place to start or finish your Spon Street pub crawl.

The Town Crier

024 7663 2050 Queen Victoria Road, Coventry CV1 3PB This large pub is renowned for its great food and friendly atmosphere and is a great stop-off point on your way to the Skydome Arena – the perfect venue to catch up with mates, and easily accessible, right next door to IKEA.

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The Varsity, Warwick University

024 7669 5998 Gibbett Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AJ Newly refurbished, Varsity Warwick is the place to hang out and make new friends, whether it is day or night, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something going on. Situated in the heart of the student community, the beer and food are good quality and great value. With plenty of big tables and outdoor seating, kick back and enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere.

Whitefriars Old Ale House

024 7625 1655 Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DL This building is one of the few surviving medieval timber framed structures in Coventry. Whitefriarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a real ale pub; they have a wide selection of ales, bitters, continental lagers, wines and soft drinks. Pub food is available throughout the week and on Sundays you can tuck into a traditional roast lunch.

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 Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1NE Call 01926 852078 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenilworth

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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

Tel: 024 7625 8585 80-90 Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AS

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Ramada Hotel and Suites The Butts, Earlsdon, Coventry CV1 3GG

024 7623 8110

www.ramadacoventry.co.uk The award winning Ramada Hotel and Suites was completely refurbished and renovated in 2005 creating an elegant 17 storey contemporary, fully airconditioned four star hotel. The hotel has a Mediterranean style restaurant and bar with four conference rooms accommodating up to 70 delegates.

IBIS Coventry Centre Mile Lane, Coventry CV1 2LN

024 7625 0500

www.ibishotel.com The hotel is ideally located in the historic centre of Coventry, a short stroll from the busy shopping districts. 5 minutes on foot from the train station and 20 minutes by train or car from the LG Arena and NEC Birmingham. The hotel has 89 rooms with airconditioning, including 5 accessible rooms. It has a bar offering snacks 24 hours a day, Wi-Fi and free parking.

Premier Inn City Centre Bond Street, Coventry CV1 4AH

0870 111 2838

www.premierinn.com Close to all the free attractions in Coventry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coventry Cathedral, the Transport Museum and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum are all in easy walking distance. The city centre retail complex is just around the corner with all the nationally known names such as Primark, Debenhams and IKEA in key positions.

Britannia Coventry

Fairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5RP

024 7663 3733

www.britanniahotels.com Right at the heart of the city, the Britannia Hotel adjoins the historically famous Coventry Cathedral, a popular tourist favourite. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shopping centre and department stores are right on the doorstep. Catering for technology dependent travellers and corporate meeting planners, free Wi-Fi is provided with excellent links to the NEC, Birmingham.

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Travelodge Hotel

Broadgate, Coventry CV1 1LZ

0871 984 6385

www.travelodge.co.uk Offering great value, quality budget hotel accommodation in the heart of Coventry, Travelodge Coventry has 21 family rooms and 97 double rooms (sleeping two adults). All rooms have an en suite bathroom, remote-control TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and comfortable king sized beds. Bar Café also available on site.

Ashdown’s Guest House 12 Regent Street, Coventry CV1 3EP

024 7622 9280 A comfortable, family-run guest house located close to the heart of Coventry’s city centre. Clean, well maintained ensuite rooms offer all the comforts expected by visitors. Breakfast is included in the room charge with private parking available for guests. All amenities and attractions of the city centre are within walking distance making Ashdown’s Guest House the ideal location.

Merlyn Guest House 105 Holyhead Road, Coundon, Coventry CV1 3AD

024 7622 2800

www.merlynguesthouse.co.uk Merlyn Guest House in Coventry offers competitively priced, comfortable 3 star accommodation, situated in the heart of the city. All rooms include flat screen TV’s and Wi-Fi along with lots of extras to make your stay more comfortable. The Merlyn Guest House also provides an excellent breakfast service that includes three courses.

Spire View

36 Park Road, Coventry CV1 2LD

024 7625 1602

www.spireviewguesthouse.co.uk A warm welcome awaits you at this cheerful and cosy family run guest house, situated within walking distance of the city centre and all of its attractions, including the Cathedral and Motor Museum. It’s also just 3 miles to the Ricoh Arena.

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SPOOKHUNTERS

www.coventryghostwalk.com Every Friday from 6.30pm Adults £5 Children £2.50

Voted Best Visitor Attraction in 2010 Godiva Awards A tour around Historic Coventry with our spookhunters team learning about the many reported unexplained events and possible ghosts that haunt Coventry, as we take a delve in to the dark side of Coventry’s past and look at some of the possible causes of these unexplained events.

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Midland Air Museum

Sir Frank Whittle Jet Heritage Centre Near Coventry Airport Open all year round

• Tea Room • Large Exhibition Hangers • Well Stocked Shop • Sit in Vulcan and Argosy • Large Carpark

For further details tel: 024 7630 1033 www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk midlandairmuseum@btconnect.com

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The UK’s Largest Tropical Butterfly Paradise! A truly spectacular day out for all the family. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7LS

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Coventry Visitor Information Centre

St Michaels Tower, Cathedral Ruins, Off Cuckoo Lane/Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN

024 7622 5616/1413 tic@cvone.co.uk

Located within the city’s breathtaking Cathedral Ruins, Coventry’s Visitor Information Centre offers visitors the chance to climb the 181 steps to the top of the Cathedral Tower for a bird’s eye, panoramic view of the city. If heights aren’t your thing then the cosy ground floor information Centre is the place to be. Chat to the friendly and knowledgeable staff and you’ll find that they can provide you with the kind of advice and ‘insider’ information about their city that no guide book can.

Blue Badge Guided Tours Roger Bailey

024 7669 1212

www.bluebadgetouristguide.co.uk bluebadgecov@aol.com Roger Bailey is a regional Blue Badge and Coventry Green Badge Tourist Guide plus author, offering guided walking and coach tours of Coventry, day or evening. Hear about Lady Godiva, William Shakespeare, George Elliot, Time Team and more.

Godiva Associates

Delivering tailor-made, inspirational entertainment

024 7659 8901 07973 654 569

www.godivainspires.co.uk godiva@associate.co.uk Pru Porretta MBE, Green Badge Tour Guide, is Coventry’s official modern day Lady Godiva. The Original Heritage Tour of Coventry offers unsurpassed history, in-depth knowledge of Lady Godiva and the amazing story of Coventry through the ages, The Ultimate Coventry Ghost Tour is also available and tells tales of history, mystery and legend.

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Travel Services 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!

Coventry train station is just a 5 minute walk from the heart of the city centre. The station is also served by regular buses and taxis. On site facilities include Fast Ticket Machines, ATM’s, Café, free Wi-Fi and a first class departure lounge. National Rail Enquiries: 0845 748 4950 Travel Coventry: 024 7681 7035

Tickets Please!

National Express operates regular bus services to the region from across the country. Timetables and local bus services, including the popular park and ride facilities, for Coventry and Warwickshire are all available from Visitor Information Centres and local bus stations. National Express: 0870 580 8080 Traveline: 0870 608 2608 Harry Shaw: 024 7645 5544

Life in the Fast Lane

There are 5 main national motorway links which serve the region, enabling easy access from all over the country. In addition there are an abundance of secure and cheap car parking facilities within the city centre and the surrounding area along with frequent park and ride facilities. National Car Rental: 024 7667 7042 Allen’s Taxis: 024 7655 5555 Central Taxis: 024 7633 3333 City Cabs: 024 7622 2222 Lewis Taxis: 024 7666 6666

Take to the Skies

Birmingham International Airport, the UK’s 6th largest airport, third largest for charter traffic has the highest proportion of business traffic second only to Heathrow. Birmingham International is just 11 miles from Coventry city centre making it the region’s closest terminal. The airport has its own Air-Rail Link and station with Coventry being the next stop along. Birmingham International Airport: 0844 576 6000

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