Showing posts with label Coventry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coventry. Show all posts

Friday 8 September 2023

Best places to visit in Coventry.

Hey readers, 

Coventry, located in the West Midlands region of England, has a rich history and various attractions. 

Here are some places to visit in Coventry:

Best places to visit in Coventry.

1. Coventry Cathedral.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

This iconic cathedral was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt as a symbol of peace and reconciliation.

 Its modern architecture and impressive stained glass windows make it a must-visit attraction.

2. Coventry Transport Museum.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

If you're interested in cars and transportation, this museum is a must-visit.

 It houses the largest collection of British road transport in the world, including bicycles, motorcycles, and vintage cars.

3. St. Mary's Guildhall.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

Dating back to the 14th century, St. Mary's Guildhall is a historic building with beautiful architecture. 

It has served as a meeting place for royalty and is now open to the public for guided tours.

4. Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

This museum showcases Coventry's art, history, and culture. 

It features a diverse collection of artworks, archaeological artefacts, and interactive exhibitions.

5. War Memorial Park.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

A peaceful and well-maintained park, it is dedicated to the memory of soldiers who lost their lives in World War I.

 The park offers ample green spaces, walking paths, and recreational facilities.

6. Coombe Abbey Country Park.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

 
Located just outside Coventry, this park offers scenic landscapes, woodlands, and a lake.

 Visitors can enjoy walking trails, picnicking, birdwatching, and even overnight at the Coombe Abbey Hotel.

7. Fargo Village.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

This creative quarter is a hub for independent retailers, artists, and food vendors.

 It's a great place to find unique gifts, handmade crafts, vintage clothing, and delicious street food.

8. Coventry Music Museum.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

If you're a music enthusiast, this museum showcases the rich musical heritage of Coventry. 

It highlights the city's contribution to various genres, including ska, 2 Tone, and punk.

9. Coventry Building Society Arena.

Best places to visit in Coventry.

If you're a sports fan, catch a game or event at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

 It's a multipurpose stadium that hosts football matches, rugby games, and concerts.

10. FarGo Village Street Art.

Best places to visit in Coventry.
Coventry is known for its vibrant street art scene, and Fargo Village is a great place to explore it. 

Take a walk around the area to discover colourful murals and graffiti.

These are just a few of the many attractions Coventry has to offer. 

Make sure to explore the city's shopping districts, restaurants, and cultural events to make the most of your visit.

Cheers for reading X 

Friday 4 November 2022

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

Hey readers, 

The other day, my eldest and I went to check out The Cat CafĂ© Lounge in Coventry, which is easy to get to as it is in the city centre. 

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

The address is 26 Market Way, Coventry, and CV1 1DL.

The opening times of the Cat Cafe are: 

Monday - 11am until 6pm. 

Tuesday - 11am until 6pm. 

Wednesday - 11am until 6pm. 

Thursday - 11am until 6pm. 

Friday 11 am until 6pm. 

Saturday10am until 6pm. 

Sunday  11am until 5pm. 

Remember that kids under 10 are not allowed in, and if children do not look their age, they must provide ID. 

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

We arrived on Saturday afternoon, which was fairly busy, so we had to wait a few minutes, which was fine. 

You must make sure when you enter to close the doors for obvious reasons.

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

You do not need to book tickets to come here; you can just  turn up. You can, though, mind, sometimes be busier than others. 

We were then greeted at the reception desk and given instructions on what we could and couldn't do, such:

* Couldn't pick up the cats.

* If a cat comes near you when you drink or eat cake, stand up as a couple of cats will try to steal your food and drink your drink.

* No flash photography. 

* No chasing cats. 

* Not allowed to feed the cats. 

After reading the instructions (most of them are common sense), you need to sign your name and time in, as it is a record that

 You are paying per minute. 

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

Once that is done, you can go further to the end of the cafĂ© to order drinks and food or can still go down at your allocated number to your sitting area. 

The cost of visiting the cafĂ© is  £1.10 for 5 minutes and £2.20 for 10 minutes. 

If you use a card, payments must be a minimum of £3.30.

 Just outside the opposite is a Tesco with a free cash point to get cash if needed

If you stay after 15 minutes, you get free drinks. They accept card and cardless payments.

See the below picture regarding the prices of the extra time. 

The Cat Lounge Coventry  review

The cakes and drinks are £3.00. The cakes are really lovely. The hot chocolate is also nice and comes in a big mug with marshmallows and cream. 

The Cat CafĂ© Lounge, if you couldn't tell by its name, is a cafĂ© where you can sit down for coffee and cake and get to pet cats. 

There are various cats, and they are all pedigree cats. They have short-haired British cats, lynx dolls, persons, and calico main, to name a few. 

Some cats are timid; well, other cars love a fuss and are happy to jump up and greet you. 

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

You can walk up to them and fuss with them, and they even have cat toys if you want to play with the cat. 

They have comfortable sofas and tables and lots of room for the cats to walk about explore, scratch posts and areas to climb up on.

 It has a chilled vibe with low music and soft lighting to create a calm ambience. 

The Cat Lounge Coventry review

Overall, I enjoyed the experience as it was something different to do with my son. 

We both have autism but found the atmosphere relaxing and calming.

 I highly recommend it if you're around Coventry City centre you won't regret it ☺ 

Cheers for reading X

Sunday 13 December 2020

My Sunday photo 13/12/20

Thursday 14 March 2019

10 things to do in Coventry with children.

Hey readers,

I live in Coventry so felt inspired to do a post all about things to do in Coventry. There is a mixture of free or paid, outdoor or indoors that make perfect family days out.





1.War Memorial Park. 


The War Memorial Park is a large and beautiful park in Coventry that showcases formal gardens. The children will love it as it has a sand park plus in the summer has a water park. 

2. The Odean cinema. 


If you're looking for something to do with children indoors then Odean maybe the one. They have a kids club where a film shows once a day where it is discounted at the weekends and every day during the summer holiday.

3. Coventry Transport Museum. 

This is a motor museum for all and it is perfectly situated in the city centre. It showcases a collection of British road transport from bikes, cars, cars and cycles for you to explore and learn about the history of British transport. It is free entry for all and is open every day from 10am till 5pm. Also, check out the website as they do have activity sessions however they do charge you for them.


4. Coombe Abbey Park. 

Situated on the outskirts of Coventry is a beautiful park that has over 500 beautiful gardens, woodlands, lakes etc. Perfect for a family day out and even has picnic benches to eat al fresco. 


5. Herbert Art Gallery.

This is ideally located in the city centre where it has a wide selection of art displays from the natural world to the Old Masters and even interactive pieces to your little ones interested. It is free as well so makes a cheap day out for the family. 

6. Lady Herbert's Gardens.

Just a little further up the road from Coventry Transport Museum is Lady Herberts Gardens. Great if you want to have a sit down as plenty of benches, also lots of lovely flowers and greeny to see if you want a wander around. Also, in the summer great for having a picnic outdoors. 


7. Coventry central library.



Has plenty of books to loan out, free events such as open mic poetry and book tours, plus there is also rhyme time and coding club to take the children too. In the summer you can participate in the reading challenge where every other week you get a stamp for reading books and at the end if you read six books you get a certificate and medal. A great way of getting children into reading and doing some free over the summer holidays. 

8. Coventry cathedral.


Opposite Coventry Herbert art gallery is the Coventry cathedral with the old ruins that are still intact after the wall. Also, there is the new cathedral that is build to represent the old cathedral.  you can view the beautiful architecture and the history of Coventry. 

9. Coventry spy mission treasure trial.

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Pick up the spy mission themed walking treasure trail around Coventry. Then why not explore Coventry on this self-guided Spy Mission themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to crack the code and complete the mission just like a true secret agent?

10. Coventry Canal Basin. 



Coventry Canal Basin is in the heart of Coventry (Bishop Street) there are shops, boat hires, small businesses and a range of historical canal artefacts for you to explore.  on the canal trail are 15 artwork commissions and it makes a great walk for the family to check them out. 

Cheers for reading X 

Sunday 10 March 2019

My Sunday photo 10/03/2019