Heathrow Airport 1 hr 41
Warwick Castle (22 min) A stately mansion and famous Medieval castle surrounded by gardens, lawns and woodland. Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden (20 min) Ruined castle with carved arbours, aviary and marble fountain, plus adults'/kids' audio-tours. Coombe Country Park (8 min) 500-acre park offering walking and wildlife in woods and by lakes, a restaurant and craft studios. Ryton Pools Country Park (15 min) Dog- & family-friendly park with a visitor centre/cafe, paved paths, wildlife viewing & play areas. Herbert Art Gallery & Museum (13 min) Eclectic, hands-on local history and culture displays from collections, plus temporary art shows. Coventry Cathedral (13 min) Modern, 20th-century place of CofE worship plus the Medieval ruins of the building bombed in WWII. Midland Air Museum (11 min) Open-air museum, with special bit for jet planes, including a MIG 21, Vulcan bomber and Sea Harrier. Jephson Gardens (24 min) Charming Victorian garden featuring exotic tropical plants, a lake & live music. The Bear Grylls Adventure (22 min) Activity center named after a British explorer, with high ropes, a free fall tunnel & PADI courses. The National Motorcycle Museum (19 min) Large exhibition hall filled with hundreds of fully restored British motorcycles, plus a restaurant. The Wave (12 min) War Memorial Park (14 min) Parkland with a visitor centre, kids' play area and sports facilities including 12 football pitches. Coventry Transport Museum (12 min) State-of-the-art museum covering public transportation, the auto industry, cycling and eco concerns. Coombe Abbey Hotel Ltd (12 min) Draycote Water (27 min) 240-hectare reservoir & adjacent country park offering a visitor centre, bird hide & circular trail. |