Coventry is renowned for its statue of Lady Godiva, the woman who is alleged to have rode naked on horseback through the streets of Coventry more than 1,500 years ago. As Coventry is one of the largest cities in the Midlands, you will not be surprised to learn that there are dozens of tourist attractions. Here are 10 of the best.

10: Arbury Hall

This is a magnificent country house which can be found just outside Coventry in Nuneaton. The home itself is a mixture of Gothic Revival and Tudor architecture and there is 300 acres of farmland surrounding the mansion. The legendary 19th century writer, George Eliot was born in one of these farms in 1819. Arbury Hall

9: Belgrade Theatre

This theatre was the first civic theatre to be built after the devastation of the Second War World. It was opened in 1958 and has more than 850 seats today. New and exciting theatrical productions are always available and the theatre has also undergone extensive renovation which caused it to close for a while before it was reopened in 2007. Belgrade Theatre

8: St Mary’s Guildhall

This is an extremely old building which actually has a restaurant in its vaulted undercroft. It was built over a 100 year period starting in the early 14th century. It was the headquarters for a number of guilds such as the Holy Trinity, St. Katherine, St. John the Baptist and St. Mary. Restoration work took place on the building in 1930 and has kept it strong and stable ever since. St Mary’s Guildhall

7: Herbert Art Gallery And Museum

This is a multi-purpose building that serves as an art gallery, museum, learning centre, archive and creative arts facility. Although work on the building began in 1939, the Second World War interrupted it and work was not completed for more than 20 years when the building opened to the public in 1960. It received a £20 million renovation in 2008. Herbert Art Gallery

6: Airbase - Home Of Classic Flight

This is a great day out for the family, especially if you or anyone else in the family has an interest in aviation. Airbase has more than 30 vintage airplanes for you to see and also has a host of activities and adventures such as pleasure flights and aircraft adventures. Airbase - Coventry

5: Jaguar Heritage Museum

The museum has cars on display from different eras from 1897 to the present. There are a total of 120 cars inside the museum though only 30 are available at any one time because of space restrictions. The museum was first opened in 1998 and is a celebration of the history of Jaguar cars. The company once had a major presence in the city of Coventry until operations were moved abroad. Nonetheless, there is still a Jaguar company in the city and this museum keeps the memory of the company alive. Jaguar Heritage Museum

4: Coombe Abbey Country Park

Coombe Abbey was once a country house but is now a hotel which has been created from a Grade I listed historical building. It was originally founded as a monastery in the 12th century but was to become royal property some 400 years later. It remained in the possession of the Earls of Craven until 1923. In 1964, the Coventry County Council purchased the halls and 150 acres of land that surrounded it before opening it to the public two years later. Coombe Abbey

3: Midland Air Museum

This continues the theme of aviation with the museum located near Coventry airport. There is a large hangar within the Sir Frank Whittle Jet Heritage Centre where the majority of exhibits are on display. There are a number of aircraft on display which are more than 50 years old. Midland Air Museum

2: Coventry Cathedral

This is the third cathedral that has been built in the city of Coventry and is one of the newest in the world. St. Mary’s was the first cathedral and there are ruins remaining. St. Michael’s was next and was built in the 14th century but was destroyed during World War II. This cathedral was built between 1956-1962 and is a modern masterpiece. Coventry Cathedral

1: Coventry Transport Museum

This museum houses the largest collection of British road transport exhibits in the UK and is free to enter. The Museum is innovatively designed and invites you to travel back in time to the 19th century where you will discover the first bicycles made in the city. You will then go forward in time and learn more about British transport. The highlight of the museum however has to be the Thrust 2 simulator which allows you to feel the adrenaline of travelling at 760 mph. Coventry Transport Museum

As you can see, Coventry’s main attractions are historical and architectural but this doesn’t detract from their beauty or wonder.