Coventry City Centre

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The Council House, Coventry with the 90-metre spire of the war-ruined 14th-century St Michael's Cathedral visible behind. This building, built 1913-17, is a Grade II Listed Building in England.
The Council House, Coventry with the 90-metre spire of the war-ruined 14th-century St Michael's Cathedral visible behind. This building, built 1913-17, is a Grade II Listed Building in England.
The Cathedral was built between 1956 and 1962 and was designed by Sir Basil Spence, following the destruction of the old mediaeval Cathedral in 1940 through enemy bombing. It was decided to build the new Cathedral adjacent to the old one, which was left in its semi-ruined state with its undamaged 14th century tower. It would in fact be the third Cathedral in Coventry, as this had been a religious site for nearly 1000 years. There was a competition for the design which was won by the Scottish architect Basil Spence. The unorthodox design was intended to be "a casket of jewels" and contains many works from famous artists. The Cathedral was consecrated on 25 May 1962. The Cathedral was built at right angles to the old one, and therefore aligns north-south. It is built in red Hollington sandstone with green slate cladding and a concrete roof. There is a nave of seven bays, although the aisles are full height, with slender piers tapering at the base. They rise to a concrete ribbed canopy with timber between the ribs. There is no clerestory. The nave walls are angled in a sawtooth fashion with tall stained-glass windows. The nave and chancel are as one. The (liturgical) west end has a fully glazed wall with engraved figures of saints and angels by John Hutton. The (liturgical) east wall has no window, but is dominated by a large tapestry of Christ in Glory by Graham Sutherland. There are two chapels, one to the north east (The Chapel of Christ the Servant) and one to the south west (The Chapel of Unity). The baptistery area to the south east has a full height slightly curved window with closely spaced mullions containing nearly 200 small windows. It was designed by John Piper and painted by Patrick Reyntiens. The font is made with a boulder from near Bethlehem. On the exterior wall is a sculpture by Epstein of Saint Michael and Lucifer. The low roof is crowned by a metal fleche topped by a cross. The organ is by Harrison and Harrison, divided in galleries either side of the altar. There is an open western (southern) porch linking the two cathedrals. There are also lower levels to the Cathedral with further display and administration rooms. There is also an attached cafe. Pic by Jenny
The ruins of Coventry Cathedral, destroyed in German bombing raids in World War II.
Council House, Coventry and Council House Square, 30 November 2014

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Telegraph Hotel - Coventry

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry

4 out of 5
157 Corporation Street Coventry England
De prijs is € 77 per nacht van 8 feb tot 9 feb
€ 77
8 feb - 9 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Coventry. Geniet van gratis wifi, een 24-uurs receptie en dagelijkse schoonmaakservice. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (971 beoordelingen)
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Beoordeeld op 12 nov 2025

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
De prijs is € 91 per nacht van 26 jan tot 27 jan
€ 91
26 jan - 27 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor families in Solihull. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te spreken ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1.481 beoordelingen)
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Beoordeeld op 23 okt 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
De prijs is € 92 per nacht van 22 feb tot 23 feb
€ 92
22 feb - 23 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in modieuze stijl in Birmingham. Geniet van gratis wifi, ontbijt en 24-uurs roomservice. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.079 beoordelingen)
Voelde mij er als solo reiziger erg veilig. Echt net hotel met aardig personeel.

Beoordeeld op 24 dec 2025

Malmaison Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
De prijs is € 68 per nacht van 8 feb tot 9 feb
€ 68
8 feb - 9 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Birmingham. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en een 24-uurs receptie. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te spreken over ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.903 beoordelingen)
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Prachtig hotel, prima ontbijt en mooi uitzicht vanaf de 14e verdieping. Vriendelijk en meedenkend personeel

Beoordeeld op 7 aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
De prijs is € 92 per nacht van 8 feb tot 9 feb
€ 92
8 feb - 9 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Birmingham. Geniet van gratis wifi, ontbijt en 24-uurs roomservice. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.105 beoordelingen)
Uitstraling, locatie, fijne kamer

Beoordeeld op 23 dec 2025

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre

4 out of 5
Ernest Street, Holloway Head Birmingham England
De prijs is € 57 per nacht van 15 feb tot 16 feb
€ 57
15 feb - 16 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Birmingham. Geniet van gratis wifi, ontbijt en een 24-uurs fitnesscentrum. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen ...
8/10 Very Good! (1.004 beoordelingen)
Everything was fine. Staff was great as well What i didn't like was that the airconditioner did not work. The temparture could be 18 degrees at the lowest settings(not that it will reach it. Temp. was 22 at best) and the weather was really hot for the days that i was there. Thank god the cleaning ...

Beoordeeld op 26 aug 2025

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

Andere buurten in Coventry City Centre

The stone marker to show the former location of the Triumph Motorcycles factory.

Meriden

Ontdek de restaurants, de bossen en de golfbanen tijdens je verblijf in Meriden. Er zijn niet echt veel bezienswaardigheden dichtbij, maar je hoeft niet ver te gaan voor topplekken zoals Heart of England Events Centre of National Motorcycle Museum.

Meriden
Marston Green

Marston Green

Marston Green is populair door zijn eetgelegenheden en musea en is zeker een bezoekje waard. Beleef alle activiteiten en bezoek bezienswaardigheden zoals bp pulse LIVE en Resorts World Birmingham. Je kunt de metro nemen bij Tramhalte Air Rail Link om je in de stad te verplaatsen.

Marston Green
St Thomas More Church, Sheldon, Birmingham, England. This impressive Roman Catholic church is situated on the corner of Sheaf Lane and Three Horseshoes Lane.

Sheldon

Sheldon is erg populair door zijn parken. Voor sightseeing in Birmingham en omstreken kun je een uitje plannen naar bp pulse LIVE of Resorts World Birmingham.

Sheldon
Shirley

Shirley

In Shirley zelf zul je niet heel veel bezienswaardigheden vinden, maar als je net dat beetje verdergaat, word je beloond met geweldige activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden, zoals Touchwood Shopping Center en Stadiun Edgbaston.

Shirley
This is Tyseley South Junction in Tyseley, near the Warwick Road. The junction was re-signalled and had new tracks installed by 2008. This is the line I usually go on - the Shakespeare line. Taken from Warwick Road in Tyseley. Towards Spring Road Station.

Acocks Green

Maak tijdens je bezoek aan Acocks Green ook tijd voor bezienswaardigheden zoals Acocks Green Bowl en Megazone.

Acocks Green
Erdington Abbey in Erdington, UK

Erdington

4/5(1 beoordeling over de buurt)

Erdington is populair bij reizigers door zijn eetgelegenheden, musea en bezienswaardigheden zoals New Hall Mill.

Erdington


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