Curious About Coventry

Curious About Coventry

A unique experience: two treasure hunt style walks of discovery to keep the whole family intrigued and amused. Keep the kids happy answering clues and matching pictures, whilst reading stories about this surprising, often overlooked city. Buy the booklet from our website and explore in your own time.

Walk 1: Theatre to Cathedral

From Coventry’s famous theatre you are quickly immersed in medieval history, before taking a bizarre turn through a modern shopping precinct with a large statue of Lady Godiva at its end. Now you’re back into olde worlde Coventry, with cobbled streets and plaques commemorating its history in all directions. At the end are two of Coventry’s cathedrals: one razed in 1940, and the modern cathedral built in its wake. 

Cathedral to Oasis

Starting at its third cathedral you will experience more of Coventry’s history before descending a hill via its first cathedral, restored Cloisters, and a modern waterfall. Opening out onto a public meeting place, with its unique Time Zone clock facing the Transport Museum, you finish your journey of discovery in more peaceful climes at the delightful gardens of the late Lady Herbert: a ‘flowery oasis in central Coventry’. 
Have fun and stay curious!

Reviews

CuriousAbout

Coventry was a surprise. So much history to uncover and a real variety of era's to explore. The children particularly liked the picture matches and learning about Peeping Tom!

Date Visited: 
1 October, 2022
Overall Rating: 
5
Educational Experience: 
4
Safety: 
5
Fun Factor: 
5
Value for Money: 
5
Venue Category: 
Tours
Activities provided: 
Guided Tour
Historic Re-enactments
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
History
Suitability: 
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
Overall Rating: 
5
Educational Experience: 
4
Safety: 
5
Fun Factor: 
5
Value for Money: 
5
Venue Address: 
Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Square
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV1 1GS
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
0115 9502151

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