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Combining world-famous history with technology, innovation and forward thinking, Coventry & Warwickshire is a region rich in imagination, culture and diversity.

So much to see and do

Home to William Shakespeare, writer George Eliot and Lady Godiva, some of the UK’s finest historical and cultural sites and fine country homes

Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace or watch a world-class play at The Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, or Warwick Arts Centre for an eclectic mix of arts and media.

Visit the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry to see the Turner Prize 2021 nominees

Coventry city centre and a mix of attractive market towns and villages in Warwickshire offer a wide range of retail and good food. With London only an hour away and with Birmingham and Bicester Village even closer, there’s lots to do locally.

Visit Coventry's fine cathedral and cathedral ruins, an international symbol of peace and reconciliation

For those looking for fresh air and outdoor fun, there is a network of local and country parks, and excellent cycling – no wonder we are host to some of the most prestigious national cycling events, the Women's Tour, Tour of Britain and Midlands Velo

Explore the home of Rugby Football and visit the Rugby Hall of Fame in the sport's birthplace

bringing people together

Coventry Godiva Festival – celebrating community arts next to global artists

Coventry & Warwickshire – partner venues for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Stage hosts for the OVO Energy Women’s Tour

Coventry - UK City of Culture 2021

An exciting journey – moving people through culture

Coventry was awarded the title in December 2017 after competing against eleven other cities. The bid was won on the strength of our city’s diversity, its youthfulness and the opportunities that being so centrally located bring.

Coventry’s year in the spotlight will run from May 2021 – May 2022. Telling the stories of Coventry to all the people who visit, live or work here

New partnerships, new ideas and new events, inspired by the great places and people in Coventry

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