Coventry Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the West Midlands in England, UK
About Coventry
The area that Coventry now occupies has been inhabited for over 1,000 years. The city is known for its association with Lady Godiva, who rode naked through the city streets in order to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation imposed by her husband on his tenants. Lore has it that the term 'Peeping Tom' is derived from this tale, describing a man named Tom who did not cover his eyes as she rode through the streets. Coventry has been an economically important city in the past, being a hub for the cloth trade in the Middle Ages and for the burgeoning automotive industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city's industrial prowess helped Britain's war efforts in the early 20th century; it also however made it an obvious target in the Second World War. A series of German bombing
Top Attractions in Coventry
Explore the best things to see and do in Coventry:
- ★Allesley Park
- ★Belgrade Theatre
- ★Brandon Stadium
- ★Coombe Country Park
- ★Coventry Canal Art Trail
- ★Coventry Cathedral
- ★Coventry City Council Building
- ★Coventry City FC
Where to Eat in Coventry
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bagel Brunch
- 🍴Bombay Joe's
- 🍴Caspian Pizza Coventry
- 🍴Coopers Fish Bar
- 🍴Golden Cross
- 🍴Habibi
Where to Stay in Coventry
- 🏨Barnacle Hall
- 🏨Britannia Hotel
- 🏨Coombe Abbey
- 🏨Hotel ibis Coventry South
- 🏨Premier Inn
- 🏨Ramada Coventry
Coventry Travel Guide Sections
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