Coventry University, Coventry

Name: Coventry University
Address: Much Park St, Coventry, CV1 2HF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 24 7683 8290

#39 among attractions in Coventry

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Facts and practical information

Coventry University is a public research university in Coventry, England. The origins of Coventry University can be linked to the founding of the Coventry School of Design in 1843. It was known as Lanchester Polytechnic from 1970 until 1987, and then as Coventry Polytechnic until the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 afforded its university status that year and the name was changed to Coventry University. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 52°24'22"N, 1°30'2"W

Address

Much Park StNorth West Coventry (St. Michael's)Coventry CV1 2HF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 24 7683 8290

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Day trips

Coventry University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coventry Cathedral, Butts Park Arena, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, St Michael's Victory over the Devil.

~1640 ftNW
Church, Architecture
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
8 min walk • Coventry Cathedral stands as a poignant emblem of resilience in the heart of Coventry, England. Officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Michael, this architectural marvel tells a tale of destruction and rebirth, making it a must-visit for any tourist seeking...
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Butts Park Arena, Coventry
28 min walk • Butts Park Arena is a versatile stadium situated in the vibrant city of Coventry, England. Known primarily as the home ground of the Coventry Rugby Football Club, this venue has become a focal point for sports enthusiasts and visitors to the city alike.
~1300 ftW
Arts and local history and culture displays
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
7 min walk • Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a museum, art gallery, records archive, learning centre, media studio and creative arts facility on Jordan Well, Coventry, England.
~1640 ftNW
Monuments and statues
St Michael's Victory over the Devil, Coventry
8 min walk • St Michael's Victory over the Devil is a 1958 bronze sculpture by Jacob Epstein, displayed on the south end of the east wall outside of the new Coventry Cathedral, above the steps leading up from Priory Street to the cathedral's entrance and beside the stained glass of John Piper's bowed baptistry window.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Bulls Head Ground, Coventry
27 min walk • Bulls Head Ground is a cricket ground in Coventry, West Midlands. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1848, when Coventry played an All-England Eleven.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
SkyDome Arena, Coventry
20 min walk • The Coventry Skydome is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Coventry, England.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Lady Godiva Statue, Coventry
12 min walk • Self Sacrifice, better known as the Lady Godiva statue is an equestrian statue of Lady Godiva in Broadgate, Coventry. The statue is bronze, on a plinth of Portland stone.
0.4 miNW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
10 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, is a parish church of the Church of England in Coventry City Centre, West Midlands, England. Above the chancel arch is an impressive Doom wall-painting.
~1670 ftW
City hall
Council House, Coventry
9 min walk • The Council House, Coventry is a Tudor Revival style civic building which acts as the meeting place of Coventry City Council and was built in the early 20th century. It is a Grade II-listed building.
~1580 ftW
Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Drapers' Hall, Coventry
8 min walk • Drapers' Hall is a historic building in the Cathedral Quarter of Coventry built in 1832 by the Drapers' Company, a large trading guild in Coventry. The present building is believed to the third guildhall on the site.
~410 ftNW
Street
Gosford Street, Coventry
2 min walk • Gosford Street is one of Coventry's most historic streets, located on the edge of the city centre, just beyond the inner ring road. Far Gosford Street is one of the few streets in Coventry that survived modernization, dilapidation and the Blitz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Coventry University open?

Coventry University is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Coventry University?

Nearby attractions include Gosford Street, Coventry (2 min walk), Whitefriars, Coventry (3 min walk), Tiny Tims Purple Planet, Coventry (3 min walk), Mediaeval Stone Building, Coventry (6 min walk).

How to get to Coventry University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coventry University:

Bus

Cu2 • Lines: 13, 13A, 3, 7, 7A, 8, 85, 85A, 85B, 86, 9 (3 min walk)
Cu1 • Lines: 13, 13A, 3, 7, 7A, 8, 85, 85A, 85B, 86, 9 (3 min walk)

Train

Coventry (17 min walk)