Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough located in the county of West Midlands, in the West Midlands Region of England. Situated 24 miles South-West of Leicester, 11 miles North of Warwick, and 94 miles North-West of London, Coventry is the most central city in England which is rich in culture, ethnically diverse and has a long history. After the devastation caused by the WWII bombing in 1940, Coventry gradually recovered and redeveloped once again into a major centre of British industry. Previously known as ‘The City of Three Spires’, Coventry is home to the 3 spires of Holy Trinity Church, St. Michael's Cathedral, and Christ Church, which all still stand today. With a range of different accommodations including townhouses, converted properties, detached and semi-detached homes along with apartments, Coventry caters to a wide group of residents who may be at different stages of their life.
Coventry has been named as the safest city in the West Midlands county. With only a small 13% higher crime rate than the rest of the West Midlands Region, and a 25% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure, Coventry is a reasonably safe city in comparison to other major areas of the UK.
A good selection of parking spaces can be located across Coventry. Residents can find secure paid parking that is open 24 hours a day at the likes of Barracks Car Park, Bishop Street Car park, Lower Ford Street Car Park and Salt Lane Multi-Storey Car Park, which are all located within 15 minutes of the city centre. Other car parks are also available, although they are time-restricted.
Coventry city centre has a good choice of nightlife available, from bars and nightclubs, to restaurants and pubs. Residents can head to the popular venues of Catch Twenty Two, Kasbah Nightclub, JJ's, and The Yard, for a lively evening out. Likewise, if the locals are looking for a change of scenery, they can head to the surrounding areas of Birmingham, Northampton, or Leicester to enjoy even more entertainment options.
With 11 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools within the area, parents have ample opportunity to provide their children with a great education. Some of these impressive local schools are The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, The Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, and Eden Girls' School Coventry. Students have many brilliant higher education options to choose from in and around Coventry, with the likes of Coventry College, Coventry University, University of Warwick, and CU Coventry University.
As well as having a variety of suitable properties for pet owners, Coventry also offers many scenic areas for dog walkers and explorers to discover. Some of the large local spaces include Allesley Park, Spencer Park, Coundon Hall Park, and Lake View Park, which are all ideal for owners and their furry friends who are looking for an adventure.
Coventry is a city which offers great transport links. Mainly served by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway trains, Coventry station provides regular services to the hotspots of Birmingham- in 28m, London Euston- 1hr 10m, and Manchester Picadilly in 2hrs. The nearest airport is Birmingham International Airport, which can be reached in just 21 minutes via the A45. Buses also serve the area for local travel.
This city offers plenty of beautiful attractions for its residents and tourists to visit. Some popular sights include the Coventry Cathedral, War Memorial Park, St Mary's Guildhall, and Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. Local entertainment is also provided in the area, with the venues of Planet Ice, The Albany Theatre, The Assembly Festival Garden, and The Skydome leisure centre. Sports lovers are also treated to the local Coventry City Football Club and the Coventry Rugby Club, where they can attend the home-town matches at the Coventry Building Society Arena and Butts Park Arena.