Located in the heart of the Midlands, on the main motorway network, Coventry is only 20 minutes south of the famous 'Bull Ring Shopping Centre' in Birmingham, the NEC and Birmingham International Airport. It is also 20 minutes from Historic Stratford upon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Head to Coventry to see internationally renown theatre and arts; relax and meet friends over a drink in a country gastro pub or pulsating city bar; or catch the latest blockbuster movie in the 'Sky Dome'.
If you’re looking for some action – Coventry has plenty of sport to get the adrenaline going with its famous Football Club, the Sky Blues now at its brand new stadium 'The Ricoh Arena', which also hosts numerous live concerts, eg Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chilli Peppers to name a few.
The Ricoh Arena is also proud to be a sporting venue at the 2012 Summer Olympics!
Coventry has its own ice hockey team, the Coventry Blaze, and basketball team, The Coventry Crusaders. Throw into the mix, rugby, speedway, ice skating at the 'Sky Dome' and 50m Olympic Swimming Pool – Coventry has enough to keep you thrilled and entertained throughout the year.
Coventry has a wealth of local attractions to inspire anybody! Whether your taste is for castles, family attractions, Capability Brown landscapes, organic gardening, motoring heritage, mediaeval guildhouses or outdoor art parks, Coventry has something for everyone.