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Coventry Local History

This is the birthplace of the famous Lady Godiva, and her ride down the street in her birthday suit covered only by her golden hair, in a determined drive to make her husband reduce taxes. He did. You go girl!

Coventry destroyed or damaged 43,000 homes and reduced to ruins the magnificent medieval St Michaels cathedral. Coventry affords the visitor such attractions as a world-class motor museum, Basil Spence's astonishing new cathedral, an immense entertainment and leisure complex, and a number of new bars and eateries in the Cathedral Quarter.

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Cathedral - When you go to Coventry be sure to go and see the cathedral. It is very peaceful and relaxing and you would never think that you were in the town centre of Coventry because its just so quiet in the Cathedral grounds. It really is lovely, and I would recommend it very much.

Coventry Parks & Gardens

Memorial Park Located on Kennilworth Road, this beautiful park has a number of amenities that provide relaxation or exercise, with tennis courts, bowling greens, and golf. It also has play areas for the children, benches for the tired, a cafeteria for the hungry and toilets for those who gotta go.

Allesley Park Located on Allesley Hall Drive, This is another park where you can take your children for a day of fun, with play areas, crazy golf, pitch and putt, for their energy, and benches and a walled garden for your peaceful relaxation

Coombe Country Park On Brinklow Road, this park has four hundred acres of gardens, lakes, and woodland, where you can do a spot of bird watching or take a guided tour with a Ranger who will uncover a secret world you never dreamed of.

Caludon Castle Park Located on Farren Road, this quiet park has the ruins of a castle and moat, as well as a children's playground.

Coventry Restaurants and Bars

Coventry Restaurants

Pizza Piazza 33 Jury Street, enjoy a taste of Italy in the middle of England. This pizza place also serves vegetarian food and offers good value for your money.

The Shilton Arms Church Road, come here for pub grub, fast food and just plain wholesome fare, as well as vegetarian meals, and all at great value for the family.

O'Brian's Sandwich Bar Sherbourne Arcade, this interesting place will fascinate your kids, built as it is off the arcade and resembling a space port it is connected by a bridge to the rest of the world.

The Cosy Cottage Ryley Street, cosy, comfy, and excellent food cooked by one of the finest chefs in England, make this one of the better restaurants in Coventry.

Coventry Bars & Clubs

Phoenix Whitefriars Street, the drinks are reasonably priced at this typical English pub that is located in this historical part of town. Across the street from the University, students and faculty members alike frequent it.

The Barras House Hotel Swancroft Road, this child friendly place also puts on some great meals that are well within the reach of the average family man's pocket.

Hare & Hounds Located in Keresley, this traditional pub in the country puts on some great meals that are not expensive, has real ales and friendly staff who make the atmosphere warm and welcoming. What more could you want?

The Old Windmill Located in Medieval Spon Street, this medieval pub serves great lunches, for the carnivores as well as the veggies, and offers value for your money.

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