About this Event
This is an ideal introductory walk for those who are visiting Coventry for the first time and you want a guided tour with a local, professionally trained and qualified tourist guide.
Starting in Broadgate we will look at how the city centre, which was once one of the best preserved medieval cities in the country changed during the 1930’s and in the aftermath of the Second World War, resulting in the first pedestrianised shopping centre in Europe.
The walk starts in Broadgate by the statue of Lady Godiva and lasts about 1.5 hours.
Hear the stories of how Coventry’s first cathedral was founded, much of which was uncovered when BBC’s time team made 2 programmes here. We usually associate City status with having a cathedral, but over time Coventry has had a cathedral without being a city and then was a city without a cathedral. Now it is a city with a cathedral.
Find out about the Earl’s half and the Prior’s half and how our modern system of local government here in the city evolved over time.
Please wear comfortable shoes. The ground can be uneven in places as we walk along some cobbled streets and there may be steps and there is quite a steep hill at one point.
The exact route will vary depending upon events taking place in the city centre and the interests of the group.
The walk is outdoors and we don't go into any of the buildings apart from the cathedral ruins if they are open to the general public.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Broadgate, Broadgate, Coventry, United Kingdom
GBP 12.00
