Attractions

• Coventry Cathedral

  Designed by Sir Basil Spence and opened by the Queen in 1962, the cathedral is not only a focus for international peace and reconciliation, but an unsurpassed gallery of post-war British art.
  
  

• Coventry Transport Museum

  A showcase of Coventry's 20^th century history and one of only 50 museums in Britain to be designated a collection of national importance.
  
  

• Belgrade Theatre

  Britain's first post-war theatre. A proving ground for many well-known actors and directors and now enjoying a new lease of life with a second stage.
  
  

• The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

  Named after one of Coventry industrial pioneers, the machine tool tycoon Sir Alfred Herbert. A recent £20 million extension enables it to host exhibitions of national standing.
  
  

• Phoenix Initiative

  Coventry's Millennium landscapes, blending ancient and modern in an award-winning example of regeneration.
  
  

• Warwick Arts Centre

  The busiest complex of its kind outside London, with all-year-round film, drama, music, art, dance and comedy.
  
  

• Ricoh Arena

  Part exhibition centre, part concert venue, part sports stadium. Now building a national reputation for all three.
  
  

• Godiva Festival

  Coventry's biggest event, a free weekend festival that attracts up to 70,000 people for music, carnival, family entertainment, craft fair and arena events.
  
  

Attractions in the Surrounding Areas:

• Garden Organic, Ryton

  The biggest organic garden in Britain, with a growing reputation as an international tourist attraction.
  
  

• Warwick Castle

  England's finest intact mediaeval castle and one of the country's top tourist attractions.
  
  

• Kenilworth Castle

  One of the country's most romantic castle ruins, which has strong associations with Queen Elizabeth I.
  
  

• Stratford-upon-Avon

  Birthplace of the Bard and arguably the most famous small town in the world.