Welcome to Coventry
Welcome to Coventry - The city of St. Michael's Cathedral
Coventry is a city in the West Midlands of England.Coventry is situated 95 miles (153 km) northwest of central London. The City of Coventry has been home to our family for over a century. It is a place with a history to be extremely proud of, most notably in the fields of civic achievement, manufacturing and architecture. Coventry Cathedral is one of the newer cathedral buildings, having been built after the destruction of the fourteenth-century cathedral church of Saint Michael.
Information and Facts
Night-life
Coventry's nightlife is scattered around the City in blocks, rather than one street or area, and is improving every year. The main areas are : The Skydome Complex, Spon Street, Belgrade Plaza, Earlsdon, Coventry Centre.There are a few hidden gems dotted around the centre of Coventry.
Shopping
Coventry Market on Queen Victoria Road has over 170 stalls offering an outstanding range of items and great value prices, all under an unusual circular roof. Greyfriars Walk to the South of Coventry offer also a range of independently run shops such as jewellery shops, toy shops, gadget shops, clothing shops, florists, ...
Sightseeing
St. Michael's Cathedral is Coventry's best-known landmark and visitor attraction.At 303 feet (92 metres) high, the spire of St. Michael's is claimed to be the third tallest cathedral spire in England, after Salisbury and Norwich. You can also see the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is one of the largest main cultural institutions in Coventry. Another major visitor attraction in Coventry city centre is the free-to-enter Coventry Transport Museum, which has the largest collection of British-made road vehicles in the world.
Time
Standard Time Zone : UTC/GMT +1 hour
Climate
As with the rest of the British Isles and the midlands, Coventry experiences a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. Temperature reach 22°C during the summer and 7°C during the winter. The rain is present most of the time during the winter. So, the best period to go to Coventry is in May or June.
Public transportation
In Coventry, you can move in plane, buses, taxis, trains, cars. Coventry Airport is situated at the centre of the UK, making Coventry one of the most easily accessible airports in Britain. In Coventry, many buses serving the city and surrounding area very regularly. Trains are also very presents for peoples who want visit.