Sightseeing in Coventry - what to see. Complete travel guide

Coventry is a modern resort city that is located not far away from London. This is an important historical center of England. This place became famous due to Scottish queen Mary, Lady Godiva and royalists who lived during the times of Henry VIII. In the end of the 19th century this city started manufacturing high quality watches and make best sewing machines and bicycles in Europe. Coventry was damaged severely during World War II, but it managed to resurrect from ashes like the legendary bird Phoenix and only improved its status of the large industrial center.

The school building is one of the sights of the city that is highly recommended to visit. The school was built in 1100. Initially the building was occupied by a church, and starting from 1557 – by a Catholic classic school. Among the most famous religious facilities of the city we should mention St. John Church built in 1344 by order of Queen Isabella. In the 16th century the church lost its religious meaning and was used as a prison. Captivated royalists were kept in it. Bablake School is another educational facility of medieval times. It was built in 1560. This school is located near Bond’s Hospital on Hill Street, so both houses are connected by an arc. If you pass the arc by, you will enter a cozy inner yard, which hasn’t changed through centuries. While walking in the park you can see Cook Street Gates that are decorated with a bas-relief featuring the symbol of the city – an elephant that holds a castle on his spine. One more religious facility that has miraculously survived in war is Church of the Holy Trinity. One of the church’s towers is 72 meters tall.

Finish your observation of Coventry's sights by visiting St. Maria Town Hall. In this building was imprisoned the Scottish queen. The Town Hall exhibits that letter that was written by the queen to the inhabitants of this city. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In the miniature town works the only state museum - Transport Museum. Its exposition can be studied for hours. It fully reflects the history of the development of the transport industry in England. In this museum, you can see the old steam engines and locomotives that cruised the railways hundreds of years ago. Of great interest is the collection of old bicycles and cars. Visitors of the museum are allowed to be photographed while driving some cars. The city is known as the place of production of Jaguar cars. In the museum, they are dedicated to a separate exposition. It includes unique samples of rare cars, and the most luxurious modern cars. Coventry guests can visit this amazing museum for free.

The picturesque Coombe Country Park is very popular among Nature lovers. During the warmer months, one can spend all day here. In this park, there is a lake in which ducks swim. There are many playgrounds for children. The park is quite large, and is suitable not only for walking, but also for cycling. On its vast territory, it is not difficult to find a cozy place for a picnic.

If these natural beauties seem not enough, you can go to the neighborhood of Coventry. Here very interesting horse riding takes place. A trip to the private Museum of Music, promises to be Very interesting. It will be liked by all music lovers without exception. Rare vinyl records, old black-and-white photographs, on which are depicted world-famous musicians, as well as autographs and personal belongings of famous musicians, are kept in this museum. Although this museum is quite small, it has won worldwide fame and popularity over the years.

Those who are interested in the culture of the past, will like the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Contrary to expectations, this miniature private museum presents a collection of not only works of art, but also very interesting antiques. Beautiful antique dishes in the national style, old phones, radios and typewriters – are among the exhibits presented here. The most unexpected can be seen. There is also a very interesting culinary department, which presents old packs of sugar, boxes of cookies and tea, and other kitchen utensils.