Historical Walk in Godiva's Cathedral Quarter
Historical Walk in Godiva's Cathedral Quarter
Highlights include:The legend of Godiva, her historical significance and why there may have been an agenda to whitewash her from history.The loss of St Marys Cathedral in the dissolution of the Monasteries and how that changed Coventry forever.Moonlight Sonata, the Blitz of the 14th of November 1940 and what authorities really knew before the attack.The crucial part that Coventry was meant to play in the Gunpowder Plot.The legacies of international peace and reconciliation which followed the destruction and rebuilding of St Michaels Cathedrals.Six different theories as to where the name ‘Coventry’ came from.Why Coventry has actually been a city forever, since “Time Immemorial”.The short-lived history of Coventry Castle.The story of the two time capsules of Coventry; St Marys Guildhall and Drapers Hall.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Lady Godiva Statue
While you might know about the 1000 year old legend of Lady Godiva, the woman behind the most famous tax protest in history, what do you know about he woman herself?
15 minutesGolden Cross
Nearby, a mural will help explain some of the theories as where the name 'Coventry' comes from.
10 minutesSt. Mary's Guildhall
See the outside of the Guildhall, a medieval time capsule and the last remaining part of Coventry Castle
10 minutesCouncil House
In front of the gothic council house, hear why Coventry has been a city since the beginning of time!
10 minutesDrapers Hall Bayley Lane
Outside Drapers Hall, your guide will tell you about the 'Great Drapery' and why Coventry became an international trading centre as long ago as the twelfth century
5 minutesHoly Trinity Church
Your guide will talk briefly about the history of the 12th century church.
5 minutesCoventry Cathedral
Tours normally include a quick look inside the modern cathedral building, with a longer while spend inside the ruins, but on occasion, events take place in the Cathedrals which will mean entry is not possible.
25 minutesPriory Visitor Centre
Then downstairs on the floor of what was one of -if not the- richest cathedrals you'll be told about some of the times when it was this country's parliament, and of course why, due to Henry VIII, it's not there any more.
15 minutesIncluded
- A guided historical walk
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The walk is just under a miles and should take two hours and ten minutes. It is mostly flat with some inclines and ramps and several areas of cobbled streets.
- The government has removed all domestic Covid 19 restrictions in England.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.