A 10-day Itinerary for Coventry

  1. Day 1: Coventry Cathedral
    15 minutes (0.5 miles) from Coventry Train Station

    Visit the iconic Coventry Cathedral, destroyed during WWII and rebuilt as a symbol of reconciliation.

  2. Day 2: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
    10 minutes (0.4 miles) from Coventry Cathedral

    Discover Coventry's history and culture through exhibitions on art, history, and natural sciences.

  3. Day 3: Coombe Abbey Park
    20 minutes (3.8 miles) from Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

    Take a walk in the beautiful Coombe Abbey Country Park, featuring lakes, gardens, and a bird aviary.

  4. Day 4: Coventry Transport Museum
    15 minutes (1.0 miles) from Coombe Abbey Park

    Explore Coventry's transport heritage with vintage cars, bikes, buses, and a flight simulator.

  5. Day 5: St. Mary's Guildhall
    10 minutes (0.4 miles) from Coventry Transport Museum

    Visit one of the finest surviving medieval guildhalls in the country, featuring stained glass, tapestries, and portraits.

  6. Day 6: The Wave Waterpark Coventry
    20 minutes (2.2 miles) from St. Mary's Guildhall

    Have fun and stay cool at the indoor waterpark, with slides, wave pool, lazy river, and toddler area.

  7. Day 7: FarGo Village
    15 minutes (1.1 miles) from The Wave Waterpark Coventry

    Shop, eat, and drink at this creative and independent shopping village, featuring local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs.

  8. Day 8: Ryton Pools Country Park
    30 minutes (8.7 miles) from FarGo Village

    Escape into nature at this peaceful country park, with lakes, woodlands, meadows, and a playground.

  9. Day 9: Coventry Canal Basin
    20 minutes (3.7 miles) from Ryton Pools Country Park

    Relax and stroll around the colorful canal basin, where boats, cafes, and street art meet.

  10. Day 10: Kenilworth Castle
    20 minutes (7.4 miles) from Coventry Canal Basin

    Step back in time at this magnificent medieval castle, with gatehouse, towers, banqueting hall, and gardens.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Coventry Cathedral (1-2 hours, free)
  • Herbert Art Gallery and Museum (2-3 hours, free)
  • Coombe Abbey Park (3-4 hours, £2 parking fee)
  • Coventry Transport Museum (2-3 hours, free)
  • St. Mary's Guildhall (1-2 hours, £5 admission fee)
  • The Wave Waterpark Coventry (3-4 hours, £15 adult ticket)
  • FarGo Village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Ryton Pools Country Park (4-5 hours, free)
  • Coventry Canal Basin (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kenilworth Castle (3-4 hours, £11 adult ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £33 per person (excluding transportation and food)

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Coventry City Center, the War Memorial Park, or the Belgrade Theatre. If you have less time, you can skip some of the museums or parks, or combine them into one day if they are nearby. Remember to check the opening and closing times of the attractions before you go, as some may have different schedules on weekends or holidays.

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