Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
Overview
Stroll the historical epicentre of Godiva's Coventry and learn about years of kings, queens, cathedrals, and castles on this walking tour.
Highlights include:
The legend of Godiva, her historical significance and why there may have been an agenda to whitewash her from history.
The loss of St Marys Cathedral in the dissolution of the Monasteries and how that changed Coventry forever.
Moonlight Sonata, the Blitz of the 14th of November 1940 and what authorities really knew before the attack.
The crucial part that Coventry was meant to play in the Gunpowder Plot.
The legacies of international peace and reconciliation which followed the destruction and rebuilding of St Michaels Cathedrals.
Six different theories as to where the name ‘Coventry’ came from.
Why Coventry has actually been a city forever, since “Time Immemorial”.
The short-lived history of Coventry Castle.
The story of the two time capsules of Coventry; St Marys Guildhall and Drapers Hall.
What's Included
- A guided historical walk
Meeting Location
Broadgate
Coventry CV1 1NE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lady Godiva Statue
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Cross
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Mary's Guildhall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Council House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Drapers Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coventry Cathedral
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Holy Trinity Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Priory Visitor Centre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The walk is just under a miles and should take two hours and ten minutes. It is mostly flat with some inclines and ramps and several areas of cobbled streets.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-309963P1
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