Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Coventry, England

August 12, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Coventry (/ˈkɒvəntri/ ( listen)) is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England.
Restaurants in Coventry

1. Laser Quest Coventry

Watch Close, Coventry CV1 3LN England +44 330 122 2205 [email protected] http://laserquestcoventry.co.uk
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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Laser Quest Coventry

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. Hoofin-About Horse Riding Holidays

10 Hartridge Walk, Coventry CV5 9LF England +44 24 7667 8665 [email protected] http://www.hoofin-about.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 184 reviews

Hoofin-About Horse Riding Holidays

Horse riding holidays in the UK and the continentWe have been offering pony trekking trips and Horse Riding Holidays for over 40 years.In more recent years, since Foot and Mouth we ventured further afield and now take some fantastic trips abroad in Europe.Spain Ireland Italy Romania turkey Wales Germany and winter riding in the snow in Austria check the webb site Our reputation for good fun, execellent value for money and efficient courier service, along with reliable and friendly guides ensures you receive the personal attention required so that you and your horse have a great day.

Reviewed By louiseCoventry

Went on this amazing trip yesterday 18/07/2020. From start to finish it was well organised. On the way we stopped for breakfast which was large with unlimited tea and coffee. We also stayed their on the way back home and for just £12.00 you had main course and desert which again very large portions and served by two very nice members of staff. The horse riding activity was excellent and again the staff at the stables were all lovely. Hello to Mary. They had a very warm and friendly approach and you could tell how much they loved their horses which were all well looked after. The walk along the cliffs is not for those with a fear of heights, saying that once you are up there the views are second to none and surely took my breath away. Just seeing the wild horses and the valley below us with its streams and water falls made it all worth while. The horses were extremely well behaved and I totally fell in love with my horse Sky. Now on to George he is the lovely man who runs hoovin about. He is fun witty and made all of us laugh from the moment we met to sadly saying our fond farewells. He made us all feel at ease and although I was in two minds about going to begin with as this was organised by my daughter, I can honestly say I am so glad I went. This was just the tonic I needed... No not gin and tonic !!! I have not had so much fun in a long time, and after being couped up for such along time during lock down this was just what I needed. Some outdoor fresh air and a good laugh with some fantastic people who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time. So all I can say is get out from behind your laptops and put down your gaming consoles its time for some long awaited company and fun. Thanks George for a great day out.

3. Criterion Theatre

Berkeley Road South, Coventry CV5 6EF England +44 24 7667 5175 http://www.criteriontheatre.co.uk
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Criterion Theatre

The Criterion Theatre is a charitable organisation located in the heart of Earlsdon. We own our theatre building which seats 122 people and have been producing theatrical entertainment of the highest quality for over 60 years, ever since our founder members set up the Criterion Players in 1955. We are a 200-strong repertory theatre company made up entirely of volunteers. We have a deep sense of community ethos and identification with Coventry as our home. We benefit from our long history and this enables us to pass on the skills we have gained, whether they be technical, performance or front of house to everyone who joins so that they quickly become a part of the ‘wider Criterion family’. Anyone can become a member of the Criterion Theatre. There is no limit to how many members can join and no entry requirement.

4. The Coventry Music Museum

7 The Courtyard 74-80 Walsgrave Road Unit 3, The 2-Tone Village Courtyard, Rear of 74-80 Walsgrave Road, Coventry CV2 4ED England +44 7971 171441 [email protected] http://www.covmm.co.uk
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5.0 based on 973 reviews

The Coventry Music Museum

Our multi awatd winning museum celebrates music from Coventry and Warwickshire in all its forms. Not just 2-Tone. From Delia Derbyshire to King, from The Specials to The Enemy, Hazel O'Connor, The Primitives and even the famous John Lennon Yoko Ono visit to Coventry are all exhibited here. We are open 10 to 3.00 (last entry ar 2.30) on every Bank Holiday Monday BTW.

Reviewed By Quest783005

Well what a friendly informative bunch,, had a fantastic morning here this morning, loved the new car from the ghost town video and being able to have a picture Sat in it was a dream come true,, thanks Peter chambers and the luvly friendly volunteers , and I've a tip for you, have your breakfast when you get here at the two tone cafe just a couple of yards away, it was fantastic and the staff there were great too, and great value,, also visit the shops in the same ally, see suky in the memorabilia shop and snap up a bargain,, see you all agsin soon , Tomo

5. Sgt Bilko's Vintage Emporium and The Phil Silvers Archival Museum

Unit 2C Fargo Village Far Gosford Street Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5ED England +44 7773 579181 [email protected] http://www.sgtbilkosvintageemporium.com
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5.0 based on 115 reviews

Sgt Bilko's Vintage Emporium and The Phil Silvers Archival Museum

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.

6. Clue HQ

Coventry CV1 3LN England +44 24 7663 2730 [email protected] http://cluehqcoventry.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 259 reviews

Clue HQ

Clue HQ is a Real Life Escape Game Experience. Small groups are locked in a room and must solve puzzles and follow clues in order to escape within 60 minutes.

Reviewed By I1093TBnicolad

Our group of 3 took on The Dungeon of Doom. Great concept and plenty of tricky puzzles to keep you busy. Our games host was brilliant and provided hints when we needed them (which you do need in this game, especially if you've only got 3 players). We will be back to try out some of the other rooms.

7. Escape Live Coventry

54 Grafton Street Fargo Studios, Coventry CV1 2HW England +44 24 7767 4646 [email protected] http://www.escapelive.co.uk/escape-games/coventry
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5.0 based on 1,917 reviews

Escape Live Coventry

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

8. The Ballroom Climbing Wall

Ironmonger Row, Coventry CV1 1LZ England +44 24 7652 5370 [email protected] http://www.ballroomclimbing.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 115 reviews

The Ballroom Climbing Wall

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.

9. Coombe Abbey Park

Coombe Abbey Park Brinklow Road Binley, Coventry CV3 2AB England +44 24 7645 3720 [email protected] http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/136/coombe_country_park/498/coombe_country_park
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4.5 based on 1,310 reviews

Coombe Abbey Park

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 ????????

Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP England +44 24 7623 4521 [email protected] http://www.theherbert.org/
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4.5 based on 714 reviews

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

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.

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