{"id":2988,"date":"2023-03-08T08:13:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T08:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/things-to-do-in-coventry\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:36:06","slug":"things-to-do-in-coventry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/things-to-do-in-coventry\/","title":{"rendered":"What is there to do in Coventry as a student?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The legend of Lady Godiva, The UK\u2019s City of Culture for 2021 are just some of the things that Coventry has going for itself.<\/p>\n

But what is there to see and do for students of the University of Coventry<\/a> when they arrive this autumn?\u00a0We asked some of those who would know best, our Coventry team for just a few ideas of what you should do and where you should go, once you\u2019ve settled in your new home.<\/p>\n

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Get Active. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

If a little bit of adrenalin is your thing then you\u2019re in luck from Climbing Walls<\/a>\u00a0to Go Ape<\/a> adventures, Coventry has you covered.\u00a0 Feel like cooling off? Head to Planet Ice<\/a>,\u00a0from cheering Coventry Blaze to those crucial Ice Hockey wins to a leisurely skate with your mates.<\/p>\n

All that a little too intense? Then check out Coventry\u2019s newest attraction Golf Indoors<\/a>, where using in a state-of-the-art simulator you can take on some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.<\/p>\n

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Escape the Uni work and get some fresh air. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

A quick 20-minute walk through town and you\u2019ll find yourself at the Canal Basin. The Bishop Street Basin<\/a>\u00a0was rescued from dereliction and is now a great place to spend an afternoon exploring. Find some quirky crafts in the old warehouses or relax in the cafes and bars and watch the world go by or take a walk along the canal and take in the art trail.<\/p>\n

Brought a bike with you? 25-minute cycle from The Apollo Works (or catch the 585 bus from Sky Blue Way and be there in 20 minutes) and you\u2019ll find yourself in Coombe County Park<\/a>. 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks, for you to relax, exploring and take an insta pic or three. A little further away on bike and you\u2019ll find yourself in the Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Closer to your Coventry home, (a 10-minute walk) you\u2019ll find the historic ruins of Coventry Cathedral<\/a>\u00a0from WW2 and the new cathedral that was completed in 1962. The ruins often provide the backdrop to the Cathedrals outdoor events programme.<\/p>\n

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What are the best places to eat in Coventry?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Who wants to cook every day and night!? (Although we have just completed a refurb of our shared kitchens at The Apollo Works!) Nah not us either. Well, you\u2019re in luck. When it comes to dining out. Coventry has something for even the fussiest eater.<\/p>\n

From proper British pub grub to the chains that you know and love like Nandos, Pizza Hut, TGI Friday\u2019s, Wagamama and Cosy Club, you\u2019ll find them in Coventry. But what about those cool little independent places for those special nights out that only the locals know about? In no particular order, here\u2019s our top 5:<\/p>\n