Christmas in Coventry
Make Coventry your destination for Christmas this year. Located in the heart of England, Coventry is easy to reach by road and rail, with Avanti West Coast trains connecting the city to major destinations and Birmingham Airport just around 20 minutes away. It’s also a great base for a festive break, giving you the chance to enjoy Christmas in the city while exploring more of Coventry and Warwickshire.
Christmas for everyone
From Christmas markets and festive fairs to family experiences, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy seasonal shopping at Fargo Village, or head to NAEC Stoneleigh for the Stoneleigh Winter Fair, with a Christmas market, Santa’s sleigh, skating and festive family fun. Meet Father Christmas and enjoy festive events at St Mary’s Guildhall, while theatre lovers can see The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast and A Christmas Carol at Albany Theatre, or Christmas show at Warwick Arts Centre.
Christmas activities and experiences
For something a little different, enjoy storytelling with Santa, festive afternoon teas, candlelight tours, wine tasting and other seasonal experiences at Coombe Abbey. Christmas wreath-making is also available at CoventryConferences, Ansty Hall Hotel and Blabers Hall Vineyard, while Coventry Cathedral hosts a programme of Christmas concerts and performances throughout December.
With festive attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment, it’s easy to make a day of it or turn your visit into a Christmas weekend.
Festive dining and Christmas celebrations
Enjoy a festive lunch, Christmas dinner or seasonal get-together at venues across Coventry and Warwickshire. In the city centre, Cogs Bar at Hotel Indigo Coventry, Forme & Chase at Telegraph Hotel and Ramada Coventry offer stylish settings for festive dining and drinks, while country-house venues including Coombe Abbey, Twine at Ansty Hall Hotel and Weston Hall provide a more traditional Christmas setting.
Many venues also offer festive afternoon tea, Christmas Day dining and seasonal menus, making it easy to find something for a relaxed get-together or a special Christmas occasion.
Christmas parties and private events
Planning a Christmas party, work celebration or private festive event? From shared party nights and joiner events to private dinners and larger celebrations, there are venues to suit different group sizes and styles.
For larger gatherings and private hire, Warwick Conferences, CoventryConferences, CBS Arena and Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct 2 offer flexible spaces for Christmas parties and private celebrations. Around Coventry and further afield, Heart of England Conference & Events Centre, Draycote Hotel in Rugby, Alveston Manor Hotel and Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant in Stratford-upon-Avon also offer festive party packages and celebration options.
Make a Christmas of it
Whether you’re looking for a festive day out, a family experience, Christmas dinner, a night out with colleagues, a private celebration or a Christmas getaway, Coventry and Warwickshire have plenty to enjoy this festive season.
Explore what’s happening this Christmas and start planning your festive visit.
