Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Coventry, United Kingdom
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3.4 km
57 m
Experience Coventry in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in CoventryIndividual Sights in CoventrySight 1: Albany Theatre
The Albany Theatre is a multi-purpose arts centre in Coventry, West Midlands. It puts on a wide variety of shows including music, comedy, drama and family shows both in its auditorium and two studio theatres.
Sight 2: St Osburg
St Osburg's Church also known as the Church of the Most Holy Sacrament and St Osburg is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Coventry, West Midlands. It was built from 1843 to 1845 and was designed by Charles Hansom. It is situated in the city centre on the junction between Holyhead Road and the Coventry Ring Road. It was founded by the Benedictines from Downside Abbey and is a Grade II listed building.
Sight 3: Bond's Hospital
Bond's Hospital is an almshouse in Coventry, England, established for old bedesmen. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Sight 4: Parish Church of St John the Baptist
The Collegiate and Parish Church of St John the Baptist is an English church located in the Medieval area of Spon Street in the city centre of Coventry, West Midlands. The church is a Grade I listed building.
Sight 5: Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade Theatre is a live performance venue in Coventry, England. It was the first civic theatre to be built in Britain after the Second World War and is now a Grade II listed building.
Sight 6: Old Grammar School
The Old Grammar School, Coventry is a Grade I listed building in Coventry, England on the corner of Bishop Street and Hales Street.
Sight 7: Coventry Transport Museum
Coventry Transport Museum is a transport museum, located in Coventry city centre, England.
Sight 8: Lady Herbert's Garden
Lady Herbert's Garden is a garden in Coventry city centre, named as a memorial to Alfred Herbert's second wife Florence. Construction and initial laying out began in 1930 and the last section was completed in 1939. It is built around several sections of the remains of Coventry city walls, including Swanswell and Cook Street Gates.
Sight 9: Holy Trinity
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Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, is a parish church of the Church of England in Coventry, West Midlands, England. Above the chancel arch is an impressive Doom wall-painting.
Sight 10: Coventry Cathedral Church of St Michael
The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael, commonly known as Coventry Cathedral, is the seat of the Bishop of Coventry and the Diocese of Coventry within the Church of England. The cathedral is located in Coventry, West Midlands, England. The current acting bishop is Ruth Worsley and the current dean is John Witcombe.
Wikipedia: Coventry Cathedral (EN), Website, Heritage Website
Sight 11: Statue of Reconciliation
Reconciliation is a sculpture by Josefina de Vasconcellos.
Wikipedia: Reconciliation (Josefina de Vasconcellos sculpture) (EN)
Sight 12: The Golden Cross Inn
The Golden Cross is one of the oldest pubs in Coventry, West Midlands, and one of the longest-established alcohol-serving venues in England.
Sight 13: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a museum, art gallery, records archive, learning centre, media studio and creative arts facility on Jordan Well, Coventry, England.
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