Birmingham Airport 19 min
Twycross Zoo (30 min)
Family-orientated nature centre filled with primates, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, plus dining. Drayton Manor Theme Park (22 min)
Large adventure playground with 12 rides based on Thomas the Tank Engine, indoor play and parklands. Herbert Art Gallery & Museum (16 min)
Eclectic, hands-on local history and culture displays from collections, plus temporary art shows. Coventry Transport Museum (14 min)
State-of-the-art museum covering public transportation, the auto industry, cycling and eco concerns. Kingsbury Water Park (16 min)
600-acre park with 15 boating and fishing lakes, plus bird-watching hides, walking and bike trails. Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden (24 min)
Ruined castle with carved arbours, aviary and marble fountain, plus adults'/kids' audio-tours. Coventry Cathedral (16 min)
Modern, 20th-century place of CofE worship plus the Medieval ruins of the building bombed in WWII. Thomas Land (26 min)
Themed zone of Drayton Manor with numerous family-friendly Thomas the Tank Engine activities. The Bear Grylls Adventure (16 min)
Activity center named after a British explorer, with high ropes, a free fall tunnel & PADI courses. Sutton Park (31 min)
2000 acres of parkland with bike/bridle paths and lakes, for walking, jogging, cycling and angling. War Memorial Park (16 min)
Parkland with a visitor centre, kids' play area and sports facilities including 12 football pitches. Coombe Country Park (25 min)
500-acre park offering walking and wildlife in woods and by lakes, a restaurant and craft studios. Tamworth Castle (29 min)
Medieval, motte-and-bailey fortress with pleasure grounds, re-enactments and children's workshops. The National Motorcycle Museum (13 min)
Large exhibition hall filled with hundreds of fully restored British motorcycles, plus a restaurant. SnowDome (27 min)
Indoor snow skiing & snowboarding centre with an ice rink, swimming pool & gym. | 
