Coventry is a town packed with great family days out and luckily here at Childfriendly.co.uk we’ve come up with a great selection of fun things to do around town that will guarantee you and the kids are well entertained. Amongst our top picks are the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum which was recently voted the country’s most family friendly museum with its great collection of interactive exhibitions and activity events and also we strongly recommend checking out the Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve which is situated on the banks of the famous River Avon. This former quarry is now a terrific conservation area with a series of great nature trails and bird hides where you can get close to a variety of local animals and birds. Or for more suggestions why not check out our other recommendations for family days out in Coventry.
Coventry Cathedral is a definite must for every visitor to Coventry. Bombing during the war gutted the Cathedral, and its resurrection to its wonderful present state is told in a series of interesting displays. Two highlights are the stained glass windows and the spectacular views ...
Jam Jam Boomerang is the biggest Indoor Play Area in Coventry for all children up to 12 years of age. The play areas are divided into two parts: one for babies and the under 4s and the main one for youngsters up to the age of 12. Climbing frames, car tracks, ariel glides, wavy slides...
Brandon Marsh is a large nature reserve on the banks of the River Avon, near to Coventry. It is on the site of a former quarry that has been transformed into a well-established wetland conservation area, with pools, nature trails and a series of bird hides from which to watch a large variet...
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry was voted the most family friendly museum in Britain for 2010 and it easy to see why. Not only do they have everything interesting in their collections from birds eggs to Lady Godiva, the exhibitions are presented in the most childfriendly way. ...
Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Coventry with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
Coventry Transport Museum offers a fantastc and free day out for families. It is in the heart of the city - so easy to find and well served by public transport too!
Inside the museum is the worlds largest collection of British road transport. You wander through 19th century streets...
Belgrade Theatre in Coventry was built after World War Two as part of the rebuilding of the city which was almost completely destroyed by bombing. The theatre has become an important venue with an excellent programme of events throughout the year and is now an English Heritage grad...
Warwick Arts Centre is part of a multi arts complex at the University of Warwick. It is the largest arts centre outside London and has a varied programme of drama, dance, comedy and music. They regularly feature family friendly plays, films, live music and theatre workshops. ...
