Location: Coventry
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Coventry (/ˈkɒvəntri/ ( listen)) is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England.
Restaurants in Coventry
1. Laser Quest Coventry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 111 reviews
nteractive Fun with a Laser Gun! OPEN MONDAY TO SUNDAY 10AM UNTIL 10PM
Reviewed By X9491ITdebbiek
I highly recommend this venue for a party. It's an absolute bargain for what is included in the price and my 9 year old son and his friends had a brilliant time. Staff were friendly and welcoming, definitely worth another visit with the 2 free game vouchers the birthday boy received @
2. Revival Cars Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
At Revival Cars we are dedicated to providing you with a Classic car experience which will take you back in time to an era when driving was a fun, wind in your hair adventure. The team behind Revival knows a thing or two about cars and collectively has over 100 years' experience in the automotive industry. Our simple mission is to give you the best possible experience you can with a beautiful Classic Sports Car. We are genuinely attached to the cars and only hope you come away sharing some of our enthusiasm and passion. Based in Coventry and operating from the old Humber car factory site in the heart of the Midlands, we are in an ideal location for exploring the Warwickshire countryside and beautiful Cotswolds. The Revival team are always contactable to help with questions and advice on your classic car requirements. For an informal chat, give us a call or send an email
Reviewed By cruise24
What an experience! I hired the convertible Morris Minor as a surprise for my husband on the occasion of our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Nick, who dealt with me was incredible and we can’t thank him enough for organising it so perfectly and keeping the secret to the very last minute. The car was immaculate and we made so many memories meandering through Cotswolds villages in the sunshine with the top down! Really can’t recommend Revival Cars too highly. Follow our example and make some memories of your own!
3. Escape Live Coventry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,917 reviews
Escape Live is Coventry's premier live escape game offers a unique form of entertainment, perfect for groups of 2-6, that can be experienced in our magical and uniquely themed escape rooms or from the comfort of your own home! Perfect for friends, family, colleagues or special occasions!
Reviewed By waynec328 - Coventry, United Kingdom
This is the first time we had done an escape room, and can say we thoroughly enjoyed it, we did the Prison Break and Our host Izzy was brilliant, very informative and helpful, we had 7 people in our group and needed all of us to unlock the clues and padlocks, we escaped with 2 mins 26 seconds to spare, and we plan to revisit to complete another room soon, Thanks
4. Sgt Bilko's Vintage Emporium and The Phil Silvers Archival Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Sgt Bilko's Vintage Emporium is a unique venture situated in Fargo Creative Village specialising in vintage and modern film, stage and television memorabilia. With a strong emphasis of everything 'cult' the store will cater for a wide range of tastes. Offering a varied and revolving selection of rare autographs, books, magazines, FOH stills, DVD/Blu Ray, collectors toys, models, limited editions, framed photos, childrens toys, trading cards, soundtracks, quad posters, comics and standees. The proprietor Steve Everitt is an avid memorabilia aficionado and collector and brings a wealth of experience to this new venture. Co-founder of The British Phil Silvers Appreciation Society, Steve was heavily involved with the 2014/2015 DVD release of The Complete Phil Silvers Show and is currently working on a number of Phil Silvers related projects. The British PHIL SILVERS Appreciation Society are proud to announce the launch of THE PHIL SILVERS ARCHIVAL MUSEUM. The Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Phil Silvers and will house a generous display of personal effects and items, posters, photographs, letters, books and memorabilia. Doors officially opened on November 1st, 2015 - the 30th anniversary of Phil's passing with extensive press, radio and television coverage. Entry is free and all fans and admirers of Phil Silvers are welcome.
Reviewed By warwickshireroamer
My friend and I popped into the impressive Fargo Village and we came across this charming place. The curator’s passion for his collection and his authentic knowledge was very evident. Listening to the curator was 15-20 minutes well spent. I ve just read a touching backstory to this endeavour on the internet. As with the Two Tone Village and the Coventry Music Museum, I hope the Fargo Village and this charming emporium and museum get the recognition they deserve when Coventry enjoys its well-deserved tenure as the City of Culture.
5. Escape Reality
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 488 reviews
Escape Reality is an immersive escape room experience inspired by movies and popular history such as Alice in Wonderland, Jumanji, Pirates of the Caribbean, Annabelle, Escape from Alcatraz and Jack the Ripper. Teams of 2-6 players must solve a series of challenging puzzles to escape in 60 minutes. We can accommodate large groups of up to 48 people comfortably inside the rooms every hour. Here are some of our Covid-19 safety procedures: (a) We have always had private rooms and will continue to do so. (b) For us to manage the crowd in a safe manner, not all 8 escape rooms will opened at the same time. (c) Enhanced cleaning procedures are in place including sanitising after each group leaves. (d) Multiple hand sanitiser locations are around the facility. (e) We will be providing comfortable disposable gloves to you. (f) All staff members will wear masks and maintain appropriate distance.
Reviewed By Suttonlovesfood - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
My friends and I returned to do Down the Rabbit hole and Scarlett after visiting several times before and, like always, we found the rooms to be super fun and exciting (we escaped both), challenging everyone in our group. Our Gamemaster, Harriette, was professional and highly useful, especially when we needed a hint in the rabbit hole. All in all we had a brilliant evening, thanks to the whole team ♥️
6. The Ballroom Climbing Wall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
The Ballroom Climbing wall is a dedicated, bouldering centre now open in the centre of Coventry! There are climbs for all ages and abilities with professional route setters coming in weekly to update the climbs.
Reviewed By isaac_astley - Kettering, United Kingdom
Great route setting with a wide variety of difficulty and style, extremely friendly and helpful staff as well as ample training facilities makes this an amazing place to climb.
7. Go Ape Coventry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By SELD2901
We (myself and 10 year old daughter) visited on a Sunday. My initial thoughts upon booking was that it seemed a little expensive. However i changed my view after a day here. The amount of staff available to help, the quality of the equipment, the time spent here and the engineering involved in the course fully justified the £61 paid for both of us to do the Tree Top challenge. Safety was paramount and this was one of my concerns pre-visit. However, short of you not attaching yourself at the start of the course (which staff would not allow) there is no way i can see a fall could occur. There is also a second rope for safety in the unlikely event that the first rope should fail. With my safety concerns out of the way, we had a great day. We spent at least 3 hours in the treetop courses and there are four courses in all. We completed them all and whilst challenging for us both, we both managed to complete all 4 courses. The zip lines were the longest i have seen and took some real bottle to "step off the platform". But i guess if it was easy and not a thrill, there wouldnt be much point. The swings and balancing obstacles were also well thought out, tricky, but do-able for a ten year old. I am a relatively big guy and was pleased to find that harnesses were available for the bigger individual also. All in all, a great day out. We were there from 12 til 6 and had a walk around the grounds too, which are very picturesque. I think the fact that not 10 minutes after we had finished, my daughter said "can we come here again" speaks for itself. One criticism I have is the issue of parking. Whilst worth the course fee, i still feel £60 for an afternoon is quite a lot of money, especially for a single parent and if car parking were to be included, or at least subsidised, I would give the place a 10/10 rather than a 9/10.
8. Coombe Abbey Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,310 reviews
For a family day out, or a quiet little picnic in the open air, visit Coombe Abbey Park. It offers 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks, and bird watching. Visitor Centre: Shop, Information Centre, Cafe, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, Discovery Centre, Education Rooms, Conference and Event Facilities, Disabled Access Park Facilities: Picnic/BBQ Areas, Play Areas (Climbing Forest and Playground), Formal Gardens, Fishery, Bide Hide and SSSI, Duck and Swan Feeding, Pond Dipping Platforms, Woodland Trails, Birthday Parties, Family Events and Activities throughout the year - see our website for more details. Coombe Abbey Park is also home to Go Ape! Parking charges apply from as little as £1 for a 1 hour stay to £5 all day (over 4 hours). Annual car park season tickets are also available and represent excellent value for money.
Reviewed By RJVN85 - Rugby, United Kingdom
We love coming to Coombe Abbey, it is for sure one of our favourite outdoor places in the area. We’ve been coming here for years since we moved to the area. Our kids love to scooter here, all of the pathways are flat & accessible. They also love to; generally run around & explore, climb trees, go digging in the loose soil, watch the bunnies & sheep at the fields at the back, feed the ducks/geese/swans/pigeons, play stick or pinecone races in the streams. There are two play areas, the first by the visitor centre is mainly aimed at younger children, so we tend to head to the one at the back of the park near the ‘top pool’ which has bigger equipment at it. In good weather, there are plenty of open spaces to sit on a blanket to have a picnic etc. You could also happily play games such as kicking a ball around, rounders, frisbee etc. If you’re wanting to spend a bit more money, the recently opened Go Ape climbing centre is good too, but I’ll review that separately. When the visitor centre is open, the shop is lovely with lots of different outdoor toys for kids to enjoy, alongside general gift items, all at reasonable prices too. They also have other units in there supporting local craftsmen too which is really good to be supporting small local business. The food at the cafe is also good, when it is open. Definitely recommend to anyone ????????
9. Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 714 reviews
Investigate the natural world, modern art, and the Old Masters. Wander through dazzling interactive displays, and enjoy the latest exhibitions while admiring the building’s unique architecture. As well as the art gallery’s ever-changing displays which are often created in partnership with national museums, the Herbert offers a wide range of detailed talks, fantastic events and inventive workshops for adults and families. The Herbert Art Gallery encourages creativity, exploration and fun. Gain a fresh perspective on the legend of Lady Godiva, discover your ancestors’ history in the Coventry Archives, and explore British & European paintings from the 1500s onwards. All of this is just a stone’s throw away from Coventry Cathedral.
Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
The Herbert Art Gallery is in a pedestrianised area adjacent to modern buildings of Coventry University. Just across the square are the ruins of Coventry Cathedral and the newer Cathedral as well as some of the city’s medieval buildings. This is a very good resource with a mix of Old Masters through to more modern exhibits, it is well laid out and with changing exhibitions it is worth returning to.
10. Coventry Transport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,784 reviews
If you're looking for a truly unique day out for all the family, you can't beat Coventry Transport Museum. In the heart of Coventry city centre, this huge Museum is home to the world's largest collection of British road transport in public ownership. You'll discover the stories behind the people who made Coventry the centre of the world's motor and cycle industries, and get up close and personal with the actual vehicles that defined some of history's most important moments. The Museum is laid out as a journey through time - you'll wander 19th Century streets and discover the first bicycles, carriages and cars, then explore the first car factories and gasp as you witness their wartime destruction in the Blitz Experience. Moving through the rise and fall of the city's largest industry, you will come face to face with the world's fastest car - Thrust SSC. No where else on Earth will you find such a unique experience for the whole family.
Reviewed By crisfree2 - Stamford, United Kingdom
Wonderful display of a wide variety of transport including Bikes, bus, cars old and more recent, land speed record attempt vehicles, collection of old toy cars etc. Worth looking at.
