5 Great Places to Visit in Coventry

Are you planning a trip to Coventry or the surrounding area? There’s plenty to do in this great city, just a 20-minute train ride from Birmingham and less than an hour from London, it has plenty to offer in terms of food, entertainment and culture.

Here are our top 5 things to do in Coventry:

Coventry Transport Museum

For fans of all types of vehicles, the Coventry Transport Museum has a vast array of galleries, exhibitions and is home to the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles in the world. It also has 300 bicycles, 120 motorcycles and 250 cars and commercial vehicles. The museum tells the story of a city that revolutionised transport. Tickets are valid for 365 days after purchase, so you can visit the museum again and again for a whole year after and take in all the new exhibitions and displays.

Twisted Barrel Brewery

There are plenty of micro-breweries and tap houses in Coventry so you’re sure to find a beer you’ll love. The Twisted Barrel Brewery is one of the city’s newest alehouses, based in FarGo Village, it’s a great way to spend your afternoon. You can take a tour of the brewery and learn about the brewing process as well as a tasting session to determine your favourite beer. At the Tap House, you can pick from 23 beers and become acquainted with others on a long bierkeller-inspired table.

Coventry Cathedral

A stunning cathedral, this building is where medieval history meets modernist architecture. The Cathedral of St Michael was voted one of England’s most popular 20th-century buildings. It features works by great artists of the 50s and 60s after the neighbouring Ruined Cathedral was destroyed in the Coventry Blitz during World War II. Standing as a beacon of hope, this cathedral is a marvel to look at and represents the spirit of peace and reconciliation.

FarGo Village

Feeling peckish on your day out? FarGo Village is an artistically re-purposed industrial space in Coventry City Centre, designed exclusively for creative, independent businesses and like-minded visitors. It has a whole range of delightful sellers including a craft brewery, artisan food, vegan shop, a museum dedicated to Sgt Bilko and a dedicated street food hall. Also look out for events like their Halloween market, vegan market or bottomless brunch at The Factory.

Belgrade Theatre

Finish your Coventry trip with an exciting show at the Belgrade Theatre, one of the largest regional producing theatres in Britain. You can enjoy musical productions hailing from the West End, cult classic sing-along screenings, traditional pantomimes, live music and critically acclaimed plays. There’s something for everyone!

If you need transport across the city, use Lewis Taxis Midlands. We are a reliable taxi company in Coventry providing personal and business transport across the city and further afield. We offer airport transfers, corporate accounts and courier services. For your next trip to Coventry, call Lewis Taxis Midlands on 024 7666 6666.