Book : Birmingham
and West Midlands (Street Atlas).
Photo : Lunt Roman
Fort Coventry
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National Motorcycle Museum, 86 Henwood Lane, Solihull, B91 2TH.
Tel: 0121 704 2784. The complex re-opened after the fire in 2003,
with a larger gift shop, conference facilities for over 5000
delegates and better access for the disabled. www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk.
About 8 miles from Coventry.
Coventry's earliest cathedral,
dedicated to St Mary, was founded as a Benedictine community
by Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and his wife Godiva in 1043. In 1940,
the city of Coventry was devastated by bombs and the Cathedral
burned with the city. The decision to rebuild the cathedral was
taken the morning after its destruction. www.coventrycathedral.org.uk.
Location: In Coventry.
Lunt Roman Fort, Baginton, Coventry, CV8 3AJ. Tel: 024 76303567.
Coventry Arts and Heritage is responsible for the fort. The Lunt
is accessible to visitors with disabilities. Charges apply. Location:
On the outskirts of Coventry.
Coventry Toy Museum, Whitefriars
Gate, Much Park Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2LT. Tel:
+44 (0)2476 231 331. The Museum houses a collection of toys dating
from 1740 to 1952, in the 14th century Whitefriars Monastery
gatehouse. Location: In Coventry.
THE COVENTRY CANAL SOCIETY. The last 5.5 miles of the Coventry
canal, from Hawkesbury junction to the city basin, has been developed
and transformed into the City's longest park. The Canal Basin,
the original early 19th century wharf, has been restored, with
bar/cafe, newsagent, tea shop and more. Free parking. St Nicholas
Street, Coventry, CV1 4LY. Tel: 024 7678 5507. www.covcanalsoc.org.uk.
Location: In Coventry.
The "Whittle Arch",
part of the 'Millennium place', was built to commemorate Frank
Whittle. Also at the site - Francoise Schein's 24hr clock with
its blue neon lights and The Glass Bridge. Location: In Coventry.
The NEC, Birmingham, England, B40 1NT. Tel: 0121 780 4141. The
National Exhibition Centre is the busiest exhibition centre in
Europe, staging more than 180 exhibitions each year, ranging
from world-famous public shows as Crufts Dog Show and Clotheshow
Live to international trade exhibitions like IPEX and Spring
Fair, Birmingham. Up to four million people visit the centre
each year. www.necgroup.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Coventry.
Set in the heart of Warwickshire,
Draycote Water near to Rugby, offers water sports, fishing, wetlands,
nature trails and bird hides. Please note that dogs are not permitted
around the perimeter of the reservoir. Draycote Water Sailing
Club, Kites Hardwick, Rugby, CV23 8AB. Tel: 01788 811153. draycotewater.co.uk.
About 8 miles south east of Coventry.
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