Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
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Things To Know
- A guided historical walk
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Lady Godiva Statue
While you might know about the 1000 year old legend of Lady Godiva, the woman behind the most famous tax protest in history, what do you know about he woman herself?
Golden Cross
On Pepper Lane outside the Golden Cross your guide will explain the truth about the building which claims to be the oldest pub in Coventry, the literal treasure hunt which the streets are paved with and what sued to happen on those very cobbles. Nearby, a mural will help explain some of the theories as where the name 'Coventry' comes from.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedSt. Mary's Guildhall
See the outside of the Guildhall, a medieval time capsule and the last remaining part of Coventry Castle
Admission Ticket Not IncludedCouncil House
In front of the gothic council house, hear why Coventry has been a city since the beginning of time!
Admission Ticket Not IncludedDrapers Hall
Outside Drapers Hall, your guide will tell you about the 'Great Drapery' and why Coventry became an international trading centre as long ago as the twelfth century
Admission Ticket Not IncludedHoly Trinity Church
Your guide will talk briefly about the history of the 12th century church.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedCoventry Cathedral
See the ruined cathedral church of St Michael as your guide tells the tale of its' destruction in the 'Moonlight Sonata' air raid of Coventry during World War II. You'll also see Sir Basil Spences modern cathedral, with both structures being monuments to international peace and reconciliation. Tours normally include a quick look inside the modern cathedral building, with a longer while spend inside the ruins, but on occasion, events take place in the Cathedrals which will mean entry is not possible.
Priory Visitor Centre
Overlooking the ruins of Coventry's Original St Mary's Cathedral, you'll hear about it's beginnings with St Osburg, through the time of Godiva and Leofric and when it became a cathedral. Then downstairs on the floor of what was one of -if not the- richest cathedrals you'll be told about some of the times when it was this country's parliament, and of course why, due to Henry VIII, it's not there any more.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is in Broadgate, between the statue and the clock. However, occasionally there are events or stalls in Broadgate. When this happens the meeting place will be under the clock on the south wall. Either way, just look for the man with the Sky Blue top hat, tailcoat and flag.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
- A guided historical walk
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.