 | Located in the Midlands in the heart of England, Coventry has a wealth of tourist attractions to keep visitors busy for the duration of their stay. Among the most popular tourist venues in the area are the Coventry Transport Museum, the Priory Visitor Centre, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Lunt Roman Fort and the Toy Museum.
Coventry's history dates back to the Roman era and the city is mentioned in the Domesday Book, which states it had a population of about 350 people in 1086. The city, which was heavily involved in the weaving and wool dyeing industry, grew rapidly in the Middle Ages and by the end of the 14th century it had a population of 6,500.
By the mid 1600s the wool industry had declined while the silk weaving industry became important in the city, and in the 18th century watch making also became influential in Coventry.
These days some of Coventry's historic buildings can still be found in the city, including St Mary's Guildhall, St John's Baptist Church, Holy Trinity Church, Coventry Cathedral, and the Benedictine Priory of St Mary.
Other visitor attractions worth a look if you are in this area of England include the Mead Gallery, the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, and Midland Air Museum. If you like sports then the Skydome Leisure Centre should keep you busy for a while, and those looking for entertainment will enjoy a trip to Priory Place, which is now a wash with bars and restaurants.
Postcodes for Coventry begin with the letters CV and as well as Coventry itself the CV postcode includes Rugby, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Atherstone, Shipston-On-Stour, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Nuneaton and Southam.
In these towns and villages close to Coventry you will find more interesting tourist attractions such as the Royal Pump Rooms at Leamington Spa, and the Rugby Museum in Rugby. |
