Lady Herbert's Garden, Coventry

Name: Lady Herbert's Garden
Address: Coventry, United Kingdom

#48 among attractions in Coventry

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Lady Herbert's Garden is a garden in Coventry city centre, named as a memorial to Alfred Herbert's second wife Florence. Construction and initial laying out began in 1930 and the last section was completed in 1939. It is built around several sections of the remains of Coventry city walls, including Swanswell and Cook Street Gates. ()

Opened: 12 April 1931 (93 years ago)Elevation: 279 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°24'41"N, 1°30'29"W

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North West Coventry (St. Michael's)Coventry United Kingdom

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Lady Herbert's Garden – 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.

~1160 ftS
Church, Architecture
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
6 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...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Butts Park Arena, Coventry
22 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.
~1570 ftS
Arts and local history and culture displays
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
8 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.
~1170 ftS
Monuments and statues
St Michael's Victory over the Devil, Coventry
6 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.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
SkyDome Arena, Coventry
14 min walk • The Coventry Skydome is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Coventry, England.
~1340 ftS
Monuments and statues
Lady Godiva Statue, Coventry
7 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.
~1070 ftS
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
6 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.
~310 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry
2 min walk • Coventry Transport Museum is a transport museum, located in Coventry city centre, England. It houses the largest collection of British-made road transport held in public ownership.
~1500 ftS
City hall
Council House, Coventry
8 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.
~1390 ftS
Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Drapers' Hall, Coventry
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Street
Gosford Street, Coventry
11 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Lady Herbert's Garden?

Nearby attractions include Priory Maze 2000 plaque, Coventry (1 min walk), Coventry city walls, Coventry (1 min walk), Cook Street Gate, Coventry (2 min walk), Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry (2 min walk).

How to get to Lady Herbert's Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lady Herbert's Garden:

Bus

Hs3 • Lines: 21, 21A (2 min walk)
S • Lines: 17, 17A (2 min walk)

Train

Coventry (20 min walk)