Transport in Coventry
Coventry has a grand total of four train stations: Coventry, Coventry Arena, Canley, and Tile Hill. The city is situated on the West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and London, putting both cities within an hour’s commute. Coventry’s main station has four platforms, one of which is used exclusively for trains to London. Furthermore, you can find the Pool Meadow Bus Station a 20-minute walk away from the station, which connects the city centre to Coventry’s residential suburbs.
Shopping in Coventry
The Lower Precinct Shopping Centre and the West Orchards Shopping Centre are Coventry’s main retail hubs, located a few paces away from the city centre. At the Lower Precinct, you can find shops such as Flying Tiger Copenhagen, The Works, Trespass, and River Island, alongside luxury brands like London Musk and Pandora. West Orchards is home the likes of Claire’s, M&S, and The Bodyshop, although the centre is better known for exclusive brands such as Esquire, Mercia Jewellers, Skopes, and Hair City.
Things to Do in Coventry
The Wave Waterpark is located in the city centre, alongside the Coventry Transport Museum, where you can view a collection of 670 classic vehicles. You can also visit the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, the Blitz Museum, or climb the 100-metre tower in Coventry Cathedral. The city also has plenty of charming waterfront walks along the canal. As for social activities, Escape Live operates three themed escape rooms in the city centre, while you can also find a bowling alley at Star Pins or play axe throwing, darts, pong, and crazy golf at the Boom Battle Bar.
The Best Places to Live in Coventry
Coventry has much to offer. Beyond the confines of the city centre, each of Coventry’s towns and villages offer something unique too. Here are just some of the excellent places to live in Coventry:
Rugby
Located 11 miles away from Coventry City Centre, Rugby is a well-connected rural haven for commuters who want to avoid the city’s bustle in their day-to-day life. Just one train stop away from Coventry, it only takes 9 minutes to reach the city from central Rugby. You’re also surrounded by countryside walks and scenic villages, from the castle parish of Brinklow to reservoir hikes and watersports around Draycote Water. Explore our development in Rugby – The Brambles.
Warwick
Warwick is a historic market town, 9 miles out from the city. The town is known for being a university suburb and is located a short drive south of the University of Warwick. As such, the town is frequently used as student accommodation during the academic year. If you’re considering moving to Warwick, our development there is called The Asps.
Keresley
Sprawled across the northwestern border of the city, Keresley is a great place for commuters and urban dwellers who love a balance between city amenities and the great outdoors. A short drive away from the M6 to Manchester and Birmingham, and just 4 miles away from the heart of Coventry, we have a number of properties available to buy in Keresley, at our Arden Grange development. Popular spots in Keresley include the village of Corley, the Astley Castle grounds, and the Summer Hill hiking area.
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