Entertainment in Coventry

Coventry and its surrounding areas can definitely provide a fun and/or relaxing time for all tastes and budgets. Coventry residents can apply for a Go CV card which unlocks a range of discounts - check your eligibility and apply hereLink opens in a new window.

Museums - From transport to music, Coventry is home to many impressive museums and galleries: Coventry Transport Museum, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry Watch Museum, Coventry Music Museum, Midland Air Museum, Charterhouse CoventryLink opens in a new window, The Weaver's House, Lunt Roman Fort

Cinemas - You can see the latest movies at Showcase Cinema de Lux, Warwick Arts Centre CinemaLink opens in a new window or Odeon

Theatres - Watch anything from plays to operas and orchestras at Warwick Arts Centre, Belgrade Theatre, Albany Theatre or Criterion Theatre.

Water Park - Opened in 2019 and located in Coventry city centre, The Wave Link opens in a new windowis one of the UK’s largest and newest indoor waterparks.

Bowling, Laser Tag and Escape Games - Tenpin, Laser Quest, Cluehq

Paintball - NPF Bassetts Pole, UK Paintball at Lutterworth.

Ice Skating - Planet Ice

Gyms - Warwick University has its own high-quality Sports and Wellness Hub on campus with a 16 lane pool, 250 station gym, climbing wall and many other facilities to enjoy. Off campus a wide variety of gyms are available across the city: JD Gym, Pure Gyms (Coventry Skydome, Warwickshire Shopping Park, Bishop Street), Simply Gyms (Earl Place), Village Gym, David Lloyd Gym and others. Sports Connexion is another good place for sports, gym and other leisure activities.

Shopping - Near the campus the Cannon ParkLink opens in a new window shopping centre hosts a large Tesco, and a selection of fashion, fitness, food, gifts & lifestyle outlets. An ALDI is also close by. Central 6Link opens in a new window near the rail station has a number of major stores such as Boots, Next, Hobbycraft, Sports Direct and TK Maxx. In the city centre, the West Orchards indoor precinct houses several major high-street stores including Marks and Spencer and WH Smith. Coventry's famous indoor market is also a magnet for bargain-hunters.

Bicester Village - A designer shopping outlet, housing over 160 major designer brands, only a 50 minute drive away. Coaches from Coventry to Bicester are also available.

FarGo Village - just to the north of the city centre FarGoLink opens in a new window is a repurposed industrial space designed for creative, independent business and like-minded visitors. It is a fabulous place for shopping, food&drink and entertaining events, such as vintage fairs, beer festivals and theme nights.

Music - Coventry is the home of ska and houses the biggest free music festival in the West Midlands, the Godiva FestivalLink opens in a new window. This takes place in the War Memorial ParkLink opens in a new window. Headline acts have included Busted, The Stranglers, The Libertines, The Happy Mondays, Feeder, Maxïmo Park, and many others. There is also a thriving open mic scene in the city's pubs and clubs.

MotoFest - MotoFestLink opens in a new window is a free weekend festival taking place on and around the ring road celebrating Coventry's motoring heritage and innovation.