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Mini-Guide To Coventry

Situated close to the centre of the UK and the furthest city from the sea in the UK, Coventry is famous for its car industry, having two universities and the legendary exploits of Lady Godiva (who rode through the city naked and on horseback in the 11th Century). Coventry is extremely well connected with an excellent road and rail network - allowing people to get to central London by train in 1 hour. The M6, M40 and M42 motorways allow quick access to Birmingham, Oxford and Manchester.

Local Airports In Coventry

• Coventry Airport, UK, Europe

Coventry suffered severe damage from bombing in the second world war which destroyed much of the city and it's historic cathederal. Coventry was targetted by the Germans for bombing as it was a manufacturing centre contributing munitions, engines and armaments to the British war effort. After the war the city was rebuilt with a new city centre and new cathederal built to replace those destroyed in the war. Places of interest in and around Coventry include: - St.Michaels Cathederal. Situated in the heart of the city and next to the remains of the old cathederal. - Coventry Transport Museum. This has the largest collection of road vehicles in the world that have been made in Britain. - Midland Air Museum. Situated close to the city's airport, this has a collection of vintage aircraft. - Ricoh Arena. This is Coventry Football Club's home ground and has a capacity of 32,000 people and additionally used to hold music concerts. Trivia: the term "sent to Coventry" orginated in the middle ages and means "to be ortracised"

Who flies to Coventry?

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