Family Museum Engineers Play: Saturday Play Days
• Saturdays | 3 February, 2 March, 4 May, 8 June, 6 July, 7 September, 5 October, 9 November, 7 December 2024
• 10.30am – 3.00pm
• FREE with admission | Drop in
• Suitable for ALL AGES!
Explore an open-ended play environment using unique STEM-based resources that encourage engineering skills, problem-solving, imagination and, of course, quality family fun!
Learn More at https://www.transport-museum.com/events/1522/family-museum-engineers-play-saturday-play-days
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a great place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.
The venue is also home to Dippy the dinosaur – a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton.
Tickets can be booked in advance, with a limited amount available for walk ins on the day.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a great place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.
The venue is also home to Dippy the dinosaur – a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton.
Tickets can be booked in advance, with a limited amount available for walk ins on the day.
In our landmark building, across the region, the UK and online, we will use theatre to entertain, inspire, share the city’s stories, uncover hidden histories and unleash the creativity in our communities.
The Belgrade is the largest professional theatre in Coventry and so we act as both the city and region’s commercial and producing theatre. We are also highly respected for our ground-breaking community and education initiatives. In January 2022 the Belgrade welcomed two new leaders – Laura Elliot as Chief Executive and Corey Campbell as Creative Director.
In our landmark building, across the region, the UK and online, we will use theatre to entertain, inspire, share the city’s stories, uncover hidden histories and unleash the creativity in our communities.
The Belgrade is the largest professional theatre in Coventry and so we act as both the city and region’s commercial and producing theatre. We are also highly respected for our ground-breaking community and education initiatives. In January 2022 the Belgrade welcomed two new leaders – Laura Elliot as Chief Executive and Corey Campbell as Creative Director.
Meet Santa, ride his sleigh and make family memories to cherish!
BOOKING COMING SOON
Wander through a magical winter wonderland and snowy scenes before taking a ride on Coventry famous and enchanting vintage sleigh, pulled by two trusty reindeer. Your next stop? Lapland. Write your Christmas wish list, meet Santa in his festive grotto, tell him your Christmas wishes and collect your bespoke gift from a North pole elf.
What to Expect This Year:
Vintage Sleigh Ride
Meet Santa
Visit Santa’s workshop for some fun festive activities
Free admission to the museum for the day
Ticket holders will receive a small gift (excluding babes in arms without a separate ticket and accompanying adults)
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
Welcome to the Paperdolls Christmas Market! Join us for a festive shopping experience at The Custard Factory. Get into the holiday spirit with unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats. Explore a variety of stalls offering everything from jewellery, homeware and ceramics to clothing and artwork. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local vendors and find one-of-a-kind presents for your loved ones. Come along and enjoy the merry atmosphere of our Christmas market!
Founded in 1150 AD as the Abbey of Cumbe, Coombe Abbey Hotel enjoys a rich and fascinating history, with ties to royalty and the Gunpowder Plot. With 121 rooms and wedding, conference and banqueting facilities, you can stay with us for a relaxing weekend away or celebrate the most special of occasions.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
After spending five years starring as Dean Martin in the hit West End show ‘The Rat Pack – Live From Las Vegas’, Mark Halliday created his first of many hit shows, ‘The Rat Pack – Swingin’ At The Sands’ in 2010.
Over the past decade the show has gone from strength to strength, with appearances in some of the UK’s leading theatres, spots on cruise ships across the world from Catalan to Colombia, events for corporate clients including Virgin Airlines and performances at outdoor shows everywhere from Denmark to Dubai.
With their mastery of the Great American Songbook, the show prides itself on authenticity, camaraderie, comedy and the ability to give everyone a swingin’ time.
Starring Tom Russell Fox as Frank Sinatra, Jim Whitley as Sammy Davis Jr and Glenn Macnamara as Dean Martin, the show will offer audiences all the usual most-loved Rat Pack staples including “New York, New York”, “That’s Life” and “My Way” as well as singalongs to a range of festive favourites such as “Winter Wonderland” and “White Christmas”.
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
West Orchards Shopping Centre – Level 1
Indulge in our traditional festive standard or sparkling afternoon tea within the stylish and relaxed Forme & Chase restaurant
Celebrate this Christmas in the iconic Telegraph Hotel. Perfect for family gatherings, friends, or a works get-together to celebrate the festive season in our Forme & Chase restaurant.
Festive musical moments at Hockley Social Club
The CBSO bring the joy of the season to Hockley Social Club in a festive edition of Symphonic Sessions. Come and hear some of your favourite Christmas musical moments performed by six-piece ensemble Symphonic Six and CBSO strings.
Sit back, relax and enjoy festive arrangements of your favourite Christmas tunes with a serving of mulled wine. And the evening wouldn’t be complete without Hockley’s street food vendors and signature cocktails. We’ll see you there!
Doors open at 6pm with bar service and hot food available (last orders for hot food by 7:45pm). Live music from 8pm
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a great place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.
The venue is also home to Dippy the dinosaur – a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton.
Tickets can be booked in advance, with a limited amount available for walk ins on the day.
We are a conference and events venue in Coventry located near major road and rail networks and nestled discreetly in 160 acres of Warwickshire Countryside. We offer bespoke events for both corporate clients and to the public. These events include Conferences, Product Launches, Award Ceremonies, Catwalk Fashion Shows, Seminars, Exhibitions, Team Building, Corporate Fun days, Weddings, Dinner Dances and Parties, epic Christmas Parties and so much more.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
West Orchards Shopping Centre – Level 1
Step into our Father Christmas Experience for some magical festive fun!
Enjoy a 15-minute Elf Show full of sing-along Christmas carols, interactive dancing and festive fun.
Get your creative juices flowing and decorate your very own freshly handmade festive gingerbread biscuit.
Feed our real-life reindeer* their favourite festive treat, Norwegian Moss.
Meet Father Christmas in his grotto 1-2-1 and receive a magical gift token ready to be swapped for a gift from our Elf Workshop.
Finish your visit at our streetfood & bar area tucking into bratwurst hot dogs, loaded chips, smashed burgers and a full selection of drinks including hot chocolate, mulled wine, draught lager and soft drinks.
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This experience is all inside our Events Shed with minimal heating – please dress for the weather.
Festive Streetfood & Eco-Skating are not part of our Father Christmas Experience, but are available to purchase separately.
*Please note as we have a small herd of our own reindeer, if they fall pregnant or for veterinary reasons, they may not be included in the experience.
Full T&C’s on our website.
Step into our Father Christmas Experience for some magical festive fun!
Enjoy a 15-minute Elf Show full of sing-along Christmas carols, interactive dancing and festive fun.
Get your creative juices flowing and decorate your very own freshly handmade festive gingerbread biscuit.
Feed our real-life reindeer* their favourite festive treat, Norwegian Moss.
Meet Father Christmas in his grotto 1-2-1 and receive a magical gift token ready to be swapped for a gift from our Elf Workshop.
Finish your visit at our streetfood & bar area tucking into bratwurst hot dogs, loaded chips, smashed burgers and a full selection of drinks including hot chocolate, mulled wine, draught lager and soft drinks.
—
This experience is all inside our Events Shed with minimal heating – please dress for the weather.
Festive Streetfood & Eco-Skating are not part of our Father Christmas Experience, but are available to purchase separately.
*Please note as we have a small herd of our own reindeer, if they fall pregnant or for veterinary reasons, they may not be included in the experience.
Full T&C’s on our website.
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
With 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks, and bird hides, there’s plenty to explore.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
Founded in 1150 AD as the Abbey of Cumbe, Coombe Abbey Hotel enjoys a rich and fascinating history, with ties to royalty and the Gunpowder Plot. With 121 rooms and wedding, conference and banqueting facilities, you can stay with us for a relaxing weekend away or celebrate the most special of occasions.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
From 3rd December through to 20th December, Isaac’s will be running a traditional set Christmas menu alongside it’s a la carte. This available to all bookings and walk ins are welcome.
2 course £28.00pp
3 Course £35.00pp
Please give us a call for any enquiries or bookings of 6 or more to enjoy menu!
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
Join this interactive family lecture to explore the science behind the Sleigh with WMG STEM expert Phil Jemmett.
Book Online | £6.13 Per Person*
Please note, this festive lecture is aimed at family audiences, but most suitable for children aged 7+ due to the nature of the STEM based themes and length of event.
Did you ever wonder: How does Santa deliver every single present in one night?
If so, join this interactive family lecture to explore the science behind the Sleigh with WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) STEM expert Phil Jemmett.
Discover the physical forces and engineering feats of the Sleigh that make it possible for Santa and his reindeer to deliver all the presents in one night. Expect a fun-filled session with some hands-on experiments and lots of science knowledge.
*As you arrive, you will be welcome to enjoy a hot chocolate and festive sweet treat, included within your ticket price.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
West Orchards Shopping Centre – Level 1
FarGo is an artistically re-purposed industrial space in Coventry City Centre, designed exclusively for creative, independent businesses and like-minded visitors. Located on Far Gosford Street, a recently regenerated area with a rich cultural heritage.
We are fiercely independent! We have an eclectic mix of over 40 independent businesses based here, including a craft brewery, artisan food, vegan shop, printing, a museum dedicated to Sgt Bilko and a dedicated street food hall.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Carols and Christmas music from the Birmingham Festival Choral Society and Bournville Village Primary School Choir. The audience will be invited to join in well known carols, and share seasonal refreshments at the end.
A collection will be taken for St Basils, the Birmingham charity helping young people to find and keep a home.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a great place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.
The venue is also home to Dippy the dinosaur – a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton.
Tickets can be booked in advance, with a limited amount available for walk ins on the day.
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Discover the nostalgia and festive feels of Coventry’s famous Vintage Sleigh Ride.
Book Online | £22.38 Per Adult
Aimed at older adults
Discover the nostalgia and festive feels of Coventry’s famous Vintage Sleigh Ride. Experience the original sleigh ride from Coventry’s Co-Operative store, now cared for by Coventry Transport Museum, visitors will take a ride on the sleigh, have a photo with Father Christmas, followed by a Christmas collections reminiscence session and finished with a social Christmas 2 course lunch.
What to Expect on the Day:
10.30am
Arrive at the museum and be welcomed by our Visitor Experience Team
10.45am – 11.10am
Visit our Winter Wonderland space, take a short ride on the Vintage Sleigh and say hello to Father Christmas for the perfect, festive photo opportunity.
11.10am – 11.30am
Refreshments and comfort break.
11.30am – 12.30pm
Christmas Collections reminiscence session – Discover objects from the museums collections, in the hands-on experience that will invoke memories of Christmas traditions and stories.
12.30pm – 2pm
Enjoy a 2-course Christmas lunch with all the trimming. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available, followed by Christmas pudding/mice pie, along with tea and coffee.
If you have any questions about this event, or would like to enquire about a group booking experience please contact ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk
The Regent Theatre panto will be paved with gold!
The Regent Theatre panto will be paved with gold!
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
West Orchards Shopping Centre – Level 1
FarGo is an artistically re-purposed industrial space in Coventry City Centre, designed exclusively for creative, independent businesses and like-minded visitors. Located on Far Gosford Street, a recently regenerated area with a rich cultural heritage.
We are fiercely independent! We have an eclectic mix of over 40 independent businesses based here, including a craft brewery, artisan food, vegan shop, printing, a museum dedicated to Sgt Bilko and a dedicated street food hall.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
Join artist Tereza Buskova for a unique food workshop in GULP’s intimate dining room. You’ll ease into this festive experience with a welcoming mulled apple juice and pre-baked goodies, before Tereza introduces herself and the workshop.
During the session, you will learn about Czech rituals and make + bake traditional Czech Linzer biscuits – these sweet treats are buttery, short biscuits filled with jam and dusted with vanilla sugar. Delicious and moreish, they are a festive treat in any Czech household.
While your biscuits are baking and cooling you’ll be invited to try some of Tereza’s home-made Vánočka – a sweet braided bread eaten at Christmas time in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Then it’s time to fill your biscuits with jam and dust with sugar, ready to take home and eat (or gift) in its own presentation box. In addition, every participant will receive a gift bag including handmade treats away with them.
**This isn’t just a cookery class, this event is a must for foodies and anyone who is open to learn about cultural traditions through the lens of food in a unique experience**
Workshop Details:
Cost: £60 per person (includes all ingredients and materials)
Perfect for individuals or groups: Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, this workshop is ideal for curious appetites, beginners, and seasoned cooks alike.
Private group bookings: Available for 6-8 people. Contact kayewinwood@gmail.com to arrange your private experience.
Important Info:
GULP is accessible only via staircase
Just part of GULP’s festive offer this year. For more events visit https://www.kayewinwood.com/events-gulp
About Tereza:
Multidisciplinary artist, Tereza Bušková (b.1978, Prague) living and working in Birmingham. She seeks out British, European and global cultural traditions & ancient rituals, which she celebrates and reinterprets through the media of print, performance and video. Her practice often uses bread and baked goods to work collaboratively, focusing on a socially-engaged practice which actively involves diverse, hard to reach communities.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.
As soon as it was opened in 1962, Coventry Cathedral became a major tourist attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Tourists and pilgrims come from all over the world to experience this extraordinary building and to share something of the quest for peace and reconciliation embodied by the dramatic contrast of the Ruins and the New Cathedral. We’d love to welcome you too!
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Bursting onto the UK jazz scene in 2020, the Simon Spillett Big Band is that rarest of rare beasts – a genuine all-star jazz orchestra, in this instance uniting some of the most accomplished soloists and bandleaders of today, who’ve come together to celebrate to a colossal musical genius of yesteryear, the late, great saxophonist Tubby Hayes, arguably the nation’s best-loved jazz legend.
Featuring a starry line-up of UK jazz greats under the direction of award-winning tenorist Simon Spillett, the band’s mission statement is simple; to bring back the heady excitement of the Tubby Hayes Big Band of the 1960s, an outfit which raised the roof whenever and wherever it performed. This band follows in the same spirit, creating an intoxicating atmosphere in which its music communicates on every level, the entire package tied together with the leader’s signature insightful wit.
Utilising a repertoire of Hayes’ arrangements, many of which were never issued on record, as well as pieces by his contemporaries like trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar and pianist Harry South, the Simon Spillett Big Band has already proved hugely popular with those who’ve come to hear it, its London debut in October 2021, at the landmark venue the 100 Club, drew an overflowing crowd, eager to catch what one writer has already dubbed “the most hard-swinging big band in existence right now.”
Since then the band has appeared at many leading UK jazz festivals including the EFG London Jazz Festival and at legendary venues including the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London’s Soho.
The band’s debut album “Dear Tubby H.” was released in 2023 and received unanimous praise in the jazz press, Jazzwise magazine awarding it a coveted 5-star review.
Simon Spillett (tenor sax) leads Nathan Bray, Mark Armstrong, Bruce Adams, Steve Fishwick (trumpets),
Mark Nightingale, Andy Flaxman, Ian Bateman, Pete North (trombones), Sammy Mayne, Pete Long, Alex Garnett, Robert Fowler, Alan Barnes (saxophones), Rob Barron (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass), Pete Cater (drums)
Friday 20 December, The Box at Fargo Village
Doors open at 7:00pm Band starts at 7:30
£20.00 per person
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
West Orchards Shopping Centre – Level 1
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
Often referred to by their customers in reviews as a ‘hidden gem’ The Quicken Tree Bar, Grill and Restaurant is situated on the Meriden Road, and offers an variety of events and amazing food to suit the whole family.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a great place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.
The venue is also home to Dippy the dinosaur – a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton.
Tickets can be booked in advance, with a limited amount available for walk ins on the day.
With the best of the heart of England in easy reach and everything you need waiting for you when you get back, Village Hotel Coventry is a great choice. Whether it’s business or pleasure, stay in style in a place with real character. Relax in our stylish bedrooms. Work out in our impressive gym. Chill out and dine out in the Pub & Grill and enjoy a little you-time in our
The Regent Theatre panto will be paved with gold!
The Regent Theatre panto will be paved with gold!
Coventry’s hidden gem, St Mary’s Guildhall, is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country. A rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz, it has reopened as a visitor attraction following a £6 million programme of restoration.
With its rich history of partying, power and propaganda, St Mary’s Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot.
Located on Bayley Lane in Coventry city centre’s Cathedral quarter, St Mary’s Guildhall is now open seven days a week. Visitors of all ages can discover its many stories with brand new cutting-edge digital tours and augmented reality, where figures from the past come to life.
A Guildhall full of fascinating stories
Ruling the city: The ancient St Mary’s Guildhall survives the Second World War as an emblem of medieval Coventry’s resilience and rebirth.
Food and feasting: The Guildhall’s medieval kitchen became a soup kitchen to feed Coventry’s poor and destitute during great hardship in the 1800s.
Masters of the medieval era: The Guildhall’s Armoury room became the weapon store for the successful defence of the city following repeated royalist attacks.
Fit for royalty: Between 1569 and 1570, 27 year old Mary Queen of Scots was detained at St Mary’s Guildhall on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I ‘for her own protection’.
Accessibility
For everyone to enjoy St Mary’s Guildhall, there is a lift to the first floor and rising platform into the Muniment Room. There is a new spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and where access is not step free, 360 panoramic views of the rooms are available on the digital tour tablets.
There are toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor located opposite the Cloisters.
Please note we are currently operating a cashless environment and will only be accepting card payments.
*Please note due to unforeseen circumstances and private events, opening times may differ. Before traveling you are advised to check our ticket booking calendar to view availability.
A series of workshops that explores use of physical programming in modern vehicles.
Book Via the Form Below | £50 Per Child Per Workshop Series*
*The workshop series includes 6 two hour sessions. Attendees must commit to at least 4 out of 6 sessions.
For Ages 7-11
A series of workshops that explores use of physical programming in modern vehicles. Across the 6 sessions we will develop our programming skills with the use of Microbits and Crumble kits, creating functioning hardware to improve safety in cars and making self-driving cars.
Throughout the course of completing the workshop series, your children will be working towards their CREST award – a scheme that encourages children to think and behave like scientists and future engineers: CREST Awards.
The themes of the workshop series are:
Wednesday 5 February
An introduction to physical programming. In this session we will work through a number of short tasks and games to familiarise ourselves with the use of Microbits and Crumble.
Wednesday 12 February
Explore the use of physical programming to create sensors that can read and calculate distance and speed. In this session we will use Microbits to create a tool that can use the rotation of a wheel to calculate the speed of a moving vehicle and to read the distance it has travelled while moving.
Wednesday 19 February
Explore the use of physical programming to create safety and security features for a car. In this session we will use Microbits to create alarm systems for a car door, product testing each other’s designs to see who can create the most thief proof car alarm.
Wednesday 26 February
Combine your design and programming skills to create your own miniature electric vehicle with automated parking manoeuvres. In this session we will be using Polydron building sets to design and build our own model cars and adding motorised wheels and Crumble boards to develop algorithms that allow the cars to parallel park themselves.
Wednesday 5 March
Further explore the use of physical programming to create safety and security features for a car. In this session we will look at the use of light sensors to create safety features and control car movement.
Wednesday 12 March
Explore the use of physical programming to create a maze solving robot. In this session we will combine our Polydron building sets with the physical programming components of Crumble to attempt to create automated vehicles that can find their way through a maze.
FAQ’s:
Can my child attend the workshop on their own?
Yes. While we are happy for you to attend the workshop with your child, all of our facilitators and workshop leads are DBS checked and your child will be in a safe space throughout the workshop. If you and your child choose to attend the workshop on their own, we kindly ask you to remain in the building for the duration of the workshop.
Can I bring a younger sibling, age 0-5?
Each Wednesday we are running our free Mini Museum Engineers play sessions which would be a perfect space for your youngest to engage with STEM concepts in a playful and explorative way – while your 7-11 year-old attends their own workshop.
What if I think my child of 5-6 or 11+ year old would be interested in the workshop?
We believe that you know your children best and will evaluate whether this workshop is the right fit for them. Our facilitators are specialists in making any content meaningful to each ability but do get in touch if you have questions about the content and resources that are used during the workshops.
(Email our Family Learning Coordinator Anja Keitel-Campsall anja@cvlife.co.uk)
Booking Form:
If you would like to booking a place on our workshop series, please fill out the form below. One of the team will then contact you to arrange a time to make the payment over the phone.
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Warwick Arts Centre has a mission to connect people, in person or online, through art. Expect to see new cinemas, an accessible ground floor gallery, brand-new restaurant, and a larger and welcoming foyer.