| Coventry is a city with a thousand years | | | | popular eateries, where you can enjoy |
| of history that has plenty to offer the | | | | fine food in a relaxed atmosphere with |
| visiting tourist. Located in the heart | | | | music playing. |
| of Warwickshire, which is well-known as | | | | Detox Sandwich Company. All kinds of |
| Shakespeare's county, there are easy | | | | healthy food here, from tasty jackets to |
| transport links to historic Warwick, | | | | ciabattas, salads, pittas and wraps. |
| Rugby and Stratford-upon-Avon. | | | | Café Inca. A non-smoking café with |
| Additionally, there are many things to | | | | outdoor seating. Lunchtime snacks are |
| see and do in and around Coventry | | | | the order of the day. |
| itself. | | | | Mr Porky's. As you've probably guessed |
| The city has many places of interest to | | | | from the name, pork is the focus of the |
| the visitor. Coventry is renowned as a | | | | food offered here, from pork-based meals |
| religious center with many important | | | | to snacks like hotdogs. |
| churches within its locale. The city | | | | Coventry boasts a wide variety of |
| also has many beautiful gardens that | | | | different types of accommodation for the |
| will fascinate those nature nature | | | | visitor. There are plenty of top-quality |
| lovers amongst you. Similarly, a number | | | | historic hotels and guesthouses in the |
| of museums are also on hand to enable | | | | region, located in diverse settings. |
| visitors to explore the city's diverse | | | | These range from hotels in the city |
| history. Here are just a few of the | | | | centre district - for those looking for |
| attractions: | | | | an easy walking distance to the city's |
| The medieval city wall. Today, two of | | | | attractions - to hotels in the |
| the twelve original gates are still | | | | surrounding villages and towns, which |
| standing, the Priory gate and the Tower | | | | provide the ideal base from which to |
| gate. Sections of the city wall itself | | | | explore the local countryside. Such |
| also survive, with the best-preserved | | | | hotels supply all kinds of rooms at |
| section located within Lady Herbert's | | | | affordable prices. Additionally, dining |
| Garden, which is also open to the | | | | facilities range from standard |
| public. | | | | bed-and-breakfast rates to room only |
| The old cathedral ruins. German bombs | | | | deals, and further options in which a |
| destroyed the original cathedral; | | | | full dinner is also included. For |
| however, these are some of the most | | | | visitors looking for less traditional |
| picturesque ruins you'll see, and | | | | accommodation, there are lots of other |
| include the original stained-glass | | | | options including inns, self-catering, |
| windows that have remained intact, and | | | | caravans and campsites, hostels and |
| the famous "Charred Cross". | | | | more. |
| The new cathedral. This is a masterpiece | | | | Here is a selection of hotels in |
| of modern, innovative architecture and | | | | Coventry: |
| has to be seen to be believed. A | | | | Macdonald Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa |
| centerpiece is the 72-foot tapestry of | | | | Menzies Leofric Hotel |
| Christ. | | | | The Courtyard By Marriott Coventry |
| Coventry Canal Basin. Restored from the | | | | Novotel Coventry |
| original 19th century wharf, this | | | | Coventry Hill Hotel |
| remains a popular tourist attraction, | | | | The Allesley Hotel |
| complimented by city centre shops and | | | | Quality Hotel Coventry Stonebridge Manor |
| the impressive canal-side 'art trail'. | | | | NEC |
| If you're looking for things to do, then | | | | Nailcote Hall Classic |
| why not visit Coventry city centre? | | | | Macdonald Ansty Hall |
| You'll find it easy to get to and | | | | Campanile Hotel Coventry North |
| parking won't be a problem, with over | | | | Britannia Hotel Coventry |
| 7500 spaces. Once you've arrived, you'll | | | | Britannia Royal Court Hotel |
| find plenty of activities, as well as | | | | Village Hotel & Leisure Club Coventry |
| places to shop and eat, and more. Here | | | | The Chace Hotel |
| are a few examples of places to visit: | | | | Brooklands Grange Hotel |
| Shopping centres. A visit to Coventry | | | | Strawberry Bank Hotel |
| would be incomplete without a trip to | | | | The Beechwood |
| one of the big shopping centres in the | | | | Cable & Wireless Training & Conference |
| city; take your choice from West | | | | Centre |
| Orchards, Cathedral Lanes and Lower | | | | Weston Hall Hotel |
| Precinct, all housing the biggest | | | | Ramada Hotel & Suites |
| retailers with the best deals. | | | | Swallow Hotel Coventry |
| Alternatively, try visiting the | | | | Arena Hotel |
| independent stores found in the City | | | | If you're looking to be entertained, |
| Arcade and on Hertford Street; here | | | | then Coventry is the place to come, |
| you'll find fresh and exotic foods | | | | offering numerous venues with a wide |
| amongst other things. | | | | range of things to do. The Odeon and |
| Coventry City Farm. An inner city farm | | | | Showcase Cinemas offer multiple screens |
| that promotes the care of animals, with | | | | showing all the latest Hollywood films, |
| plenty to see and do. | | | | which can be enjoyed through |
| Millennium Place. Visit here and you'll | | | | state-of-the-art technology. Those with |
| witness many public works of art, by | | | | a taste for the arts will be spoilt for |
| international artists and designers. | | | | choice as Coventry is home to many |
| Priory Visitor Centre. Unleash your | | | | theaters, from the amateur-owned |
| interest in the past and find out the | | | | Criterion Theatre to The Butts Theatre, |
| story of the cathedral built by Lady | | | | which comes complete with a 1930s-style |
| Godiva! Also view the many | | | | interior. Alternatively, visitors |
| archaeological finds on display here. | | | | looking to sample Coventry's nightlife |
| St Mary's Guildhall. Take a trip to this | | | | will discover a number of nightclubs, |
| historic building in which Mary, Queen | | | | including Dogma, Bonds and Ikons, that |
| of Scots was once imprisoned. | | | | play all kinds of music through the |
| Of course, you're going to build up an | | | | early hours. Sporty visitors can try out |
| appetite by doing all of these things, | | | | Coventry's golf clubs or make a booking |
| so you'll be pleased to hear that eating | | | | at Planet Ice Arena; there's also |
| out in Coventry is also something of an | | | | bowling on offer at Coventry Megabowl. |
| experience. Choices range from cafés | | | | Coventry is the ideal choice if you're |
| serving up the latest quick lunches to | | | | looking to visit a city that offers |
| restaurants offering exquisite | | | | something for everyone. By day, you can |
| three-course meals. All types of cuisine | | | | go out shopping and sample the food at a |
| are catered for, from Indian and Chinese | | | | variety of cafés and restaurants, and |
| to traditional English food. Here is a | | | | later on you can try out Coventry's |
| selection of what you'll find: | | | | exciting nightlife. Alternatively, if |
| Flamingo Bar & Grill. Original Punjabi | | | | you're more laid-back, you can visit |
| cuisine is on offer here, with | | | | some or all of Coventry's historic |
| everything from curries to salads, | | | | tourist attractions, or investigate the |
| pizzas and more. | | | | city's culture spots. One thing is |
| Cornerhaus. A lively bar that serves a | | | | certain - you'll never be short of |
| range of mouth-watering food as well as | | | | things to do when you take a trip to |
| beers and coffee. | | | | Coventry. |
| The Lounge. One of the city's most | | | | |