Coventry Cathedral
Coventry’s earliest cathedral, dedicated to St Michael, was founded as a Benedictine community by Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and his wife Godiva in 1043. On the night of 14 November 1940, the city of Coventry was devastated by bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe. The Cathedral burned with the city, having been hit by several incendiary devices. The competition to design the new cathedral was won by Basil Spence, and HM The Queen laid the foundation stone on 23 March 1956. The new cathedral was consecrated on 25 May 1962, in the presence of HM The Queen. You can now walk from the ruins of the old Cathedral into the splendour of the new. There is a coffee shop for refreshments and three cathedral shops.
Coventry Transport Museum
Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands
Tel: 024 7623 4270
The world's largest collection of British road transport located in the birthplace of British transport. Offering everything from 'bone shaking' cycles to land speed record cars.
Coventry Watchmaker's Museum Project
Court 7, Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands
Tel: 024 7640 2331
Housed within three 19th Century cottages the museum is not yet open to the public as project organisers are still working towards making the site the museum's permanent home.
Heritage Motor Centre
Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwick, Warwickshire
Tel: 01926 641188
Uncover the story of the British motor industry with the exciting and interactive exhibitions. Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars and great fun for all the family.
Lunt Roman Fort
Coventry Road, Baginton, Coventry
Tel: 024 7630 3567
The Lunt is a partial reconstruction of a first century roman fort. It is a unique example of a wooden roman fort built in the early years following the roman invasion. Visitors are invited to follow in the footsteps of the roman army.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire
Tel: 01788 533201
Rugby's strong cultural heritage and bright artisitic future is celebrated in the Art Gallery and Museum's ever changing display of art & craft exhibitions.
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well, Coventry
Tel: 024 7683 2386
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum has just undergone a £20 million redevelopment; the site has eight permanent galleries displaying its collections and four temporary galleries displaying large-scale touring exhibitions.
Priory Visitor Centre
Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands
Tel: 024 7655 2242
The visitors centre tells the story of Coventry's first Cathedral founded in 11th Century by Lady Godiva on the Earl Leofric. Access to Priory Undercroft from here.
West Midlands Police
Little Park Street, Coventry, West Midlands
Tel: 0845 113 5000
Operational Command Unit for Coventry city centre.
Atherstone Heritage Centre
Market Square, Atherstone, Warwickshire
Tel: 01827 713191
The heritage centre provides a programme of themed exhibitions associated mainly with the history of Atherstone and the surrounding area.
Chilvers Coton Craft Centre
Avenue Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Tel: 024 7632 5822
Heritage Centre is close to Nuneaton town centre.
