Coventry

Coventry Cathedral Quarter

(http://www.coventrycathed...). The medieval Gothic Cathedral of St Michael was built in the late 14th-early 15th century, but largely destroyed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of 14 November 1940 in an incendiary bombing raid - only the tower, spire and outer walls remained... A new cathedral was built 1956-1962 next to the old which now forms a memorial garden to a design by Basil Spence. The cathedral is noted for its striking post-war modern design, the large tapestry of Christ enthroned, its innovative stained glass windows and various items of sculpture. These include on the facade the striking sculpture of St Michael's Victory over the Devil by Sir Jacob Epstein.

Recent archeological digs have uncovered the remains of the original monastic settlement founded by Lord Leofric in 1043, these have been incorporated into the priory gardens and an interpretive centre exhibits some notable finds.

Lunt Roman Fort

Coventry Road, Baginton, near Coventry, 024 7630 3567, (http://www.theherbert.org...). Admission adults £2, concessions £1. A partial reconstruction of a Roman fort that stood on the site from c. 60 - 80 CE, erected in response to Boudicca's revolt. Exhibits include a museum of Roman period life based on finds excavated at the site between 1965 and 1973, a model of the fort and occasional full costume re-enactments of Roman military manoeuvres

Midland Air Museum

Coventry Road, Baginton, near Coventry, 024 7630 1033, (http://www.midlandairmuse...). Admission adults £4.25, children £2.50 concessions £3.75. Star exhibits include the Avro Vulcan bomber and a heritage centre dedicated to the work of Sir Frank - pioneer of the jet engine.

Coventry Transport Museum

Millennium Place, Hales Street, 024 7623 4270, fax 024 7623 4284, mailto:[email protected], (http://www.transport-muse...). Daily except 24-26 December 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm, admission free. - the largest collection of British road transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles

Lady Godiva Statue and Peeping Tom clock

Broadgate.

Christmas Lights Switch-On

city centre. This annual event is usually around mid-November, and features a line-up of music acts, presenters, fireworks and various other things. There is also a parade through the City Centre, with businesses and schools alike contributing to the floats that that travel through the streets.