The Alan Higgs Centre, Coventry

Name: The Alan Higgs Centre
Address: Allard Way, Coventry, United Kingdom

#101 among attractions in Coventry

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The Alan Higgs Centre, opened in September 2004, is a leisure centre situated in about 80 acres grounds near to the River Sowe, on Allard Way in the southeast of Coventry, England. It was designed by RHWL architects, and built by Galliford Try plc at a cost of about £8 million to their client and the current owner, the Alan Higgs Centre Trust. The funds were provided by the Alan Edward Higgs Charity. ()

Coordinates: 52°23'33"N, 1°28'16"W

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Allard WaySouth Coventry (Binley and Willenhall)Coventry United Kingdom

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