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Coventry Transport Museum
For a special treat suitable for children and adults alike, take a trip to the Coventry Transport Museum. One of only 50 museums in the whole country, which can boast that it has a 'Designated Collection of National Importance'. The museum is home to the largest collection of British Road Transport, including 250 motor vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles. The museum has recently benefited from a multi-million pound investment. In honour of the museums star exhibits, a new Speed and Time Gallery have been created to feature and celebrate the two World Land Speed Record cars - ThrustSSC and Thrust2. The improvements have created a dramatic new profile for the Museum as well as extra galleries and excellent new visitor facilities. Entrance to the Museum is absolutely FREE. |
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Toy Museum
The Toy Museum has a collection of toys and games dating from 1740-1951. Housed in the 14th century Whitefriars Monastery gatehouse, Queen Elizabeth the First stayed in the house several times between 1565 and 1569 and King James the First was also reputed to have stayed there.
The house itself retains many original features and has been carefully restored. The collection includes trains, dolls, doll's houses and games, and is well worth a look.
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Whitefriars Gate, Much Park Street, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 2LT
Tel: +44 (0)2476 231 331
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Midland Air Museum
The City's rich local aviation history can be seen at its best at the Midland Air Museum, Baginton, where there is a unique collection of Coventry-produced aircraft and engines.
There is a fascinating history of the jet age in the Sir Frank Whittle Jet Heritage Centre, and local aviation history is strongly featured by a 'Wings Over Coventry' gallery. The museum provides an opportunity to experience at first hand the fascinating appeal of historic aircraft. |
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Lunt Roman Fort
Close to the Air Museum in Baginton, is the Lunt Roman Fort, once inhabited by the Roman Army. This ancient site provides a fascinating snapshot of Roman military life.
The Lunt is a partial reconstruction of a fort that was established there in 64AD following the Boudiccan rebellion. You can see the Museum of Roman Military Life with archaeological finds, which features a model of the Roman fort as it appeared in 64AD. Re-enactments of military manoeuvres take place occasionally. |
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Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre was purpose-built to house the collection held by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. The collection on display charts the development of the British motor industry from 1896 right up to the exciting innovations of the present day.
The centre features the worlds largest collection of historic British cars, including names that have made Coventry famous - MG, Triumph, Land Rover and Jaguar. Featuring Interactive displays, go-karts, 4x4 off road driving skills, and guided tours. There is also a nature trail, picnic and play area and conference and event facilities. |
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Allesley Park
The park was originally a deer park in the 12th century when it was first enclosed around the remains of a Norman 'Motte and Bailey' castle. The park which formed the grounds of Allesley Hall (now a residential home) enjoys a wealth of mature trees and shrubs and contains a walled garden, which is maintained as a Georgian kitchen garden by a local voluntary group. The walled garden is currently being restored to the days when it supplied fruit and vegetables for the hall's owners and servants. Walled garden volunteers organise educational events and activities in the garden to celebrate its history. |
This is a very large and beautiful park, ideal for walking the dog, kicking a football, or flying a kite. There are many surfaced paths that criss-cross the park to walk along and take in the sights. There is a Pitch and Putt course opposite the car park.. There is also an enclosed play area for small children, and a large climbing net for the older children.
How to find the park: Allesley Hall Drive, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9AD
Golf Pavilion Telephone: 024 7667 6580 for bookings, opening times and prices.
By bus: 23, 23c, 26
Opening Hours: Dawn to dusk
Accessibility: Wheelchair user accessible
Attractions: Walks, play areas, crazy golf, pitch & putt, walled garden.
Facilities: Waste bins, blue badge parking provision, public toilets, benches, band concerts in the summer. |
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Caludon Castle Park
The park contains the remains of Caludon Castle built in the 13th century, which was originally the only permanent nobleman's residence in Coventry.
How to find the park: Farren Road, Coventry CV2 5EH
By bus: 32, 32a, 32c, 33, 33a, 33c
Opening Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Attractions: Walks, play areas
Facilities: Waste bins, blue badge parking provision, public toilets, benches. |
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Coombe Country Park
It has taken ten centuries and the vision of many individuals for the magnificent Coombe Country Park to reach its present splendour. Take time to explore 400 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lake with lakeside walks, bird watching and course fishing. Guided tours available.
How to find the park: Brinklow Road, Binley, Nr Coventry CV3 2AB
Telephone: 024 7645 3720
By bus: De Courcey Number 585 –Monday – Saturday. For more details telephone 024 7663 1113
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Information for people with disabilities: Wheelchair user accessible. Manual wheelchairs are also available. Bookable Easirider Scheme - battery operated machines that allow people with mobility difficulties to access the park off the pathways.
Admission: Free – parking charges apply. Car park season tickets are available, lasting one year and cost just £32 or £16 for Passport to Leisure and Learning holders.
Opening Hours: Normally dawn to dusk
Attractions: Cafeteria / kiosk (summertime only), lakes, bird hide and heronry, play areas, shrubberies, benches, guided walks, shop, interactive discovery zone, restaurant, tree lined avenue walks.
Facilities: Blue badge parking provision, waste bins, public toilets, benches.
Coombe Pool Fishery: The lake provides fishing for bream, roach, pike, perch, zander and carp. For further information, individual and match fees telephone: 024 7645 3720. Season tickets are available. |
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Edgwick Park
This park is a large open field, which lies behind the Edgwick Play Centre on Foleshill Road. It is much used for local community festivals, when it comes alive during the annual Foleshill Festival and the Godiva Lions Mela.
How to find the park: Foleshill Road, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 5LA
By bus: 20, 20a, 40, 50
Opening Hours: Dawn to dusk
Attractions: Play area, walks, multi-use games area.
Facilities: Waste bins, blue badge parking provision, public toilets, benches. |
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Longford Park
This extensive park to the north of the city offers pleasant riverside walks among weeping willows and formal flowerbeds. There are also two children's play areas, a multi-use games area, football pitches and a skatepark.
How to find the park: Longford Road, Longford, Coventry CV6 6DW
By bus: 20, 20a, 50
Opening Hours: Dawn to dusk
Attractions: Play areas, multi-use games area, flower beds, riverside walks, football pitches.
Facilities: Waste bins, blue badge parking provision, benches. |
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