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Things to see in Coventry (United Kingdom): 89 places and when to go

Coventry is a city in United Kingdom with around 388,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 89 places in and around it, mainly History (55), Nature (21), Wildlife (18). The best known are Warwick Castle, Coventry Cathedral and Kenilworth Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Kingdom · 52.4204, -1.5
Population
About 388,000
Places
89 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (55) · Nature (21) · Wildlife (18) · Temples (14) · Museums and art (6) · Architecture (5)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
February to March, October and December.
Nearest airport
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 116 km as the crow flies

What to see in Coventry

The places in and around Coventry, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 65, by what you come to do:

When to go to Coventry

The best time to visit Coventry is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not7:57
  2. FebPossible9:37
  3. MarPossible11:31
  4. AprBest time13:40
  5. MayBest time15:30
  6. JunBest time16:32
  7. JulBest time16:06
  8. AugBest time14:29
  9. SepBest time12:23
  10. OctPossible10:18
  11. NovBetter not8:26
  12. DecPossible7:27

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. In April, 88 of the 89 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Coventry

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Coventry?

The best known: Warwick Castle, Coventry Cathedral, Kenilworth Castle, Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, Caludon Castle. In all, 89 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Coventry?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27.

How do you get to Coventry?

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 116 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Coventry as the destination and these 89 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.