The cobbled streets and timber buildings of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter offer an insight into the History of this famous city where the modern architecture of the new cathedral meets the ancient ruins of the old cathedral. The New Cathedral was recently voted Britain’s most popular 20th century building and is recognized as an International centre for Reconciliation.
Although many of the old buildings were destroyed in the air raids of WWII there are traces of history to be found throughout the city. Coventry is the 8th largest city in the UK. It’s a student city that’s easy to get to and most importantly for overseas teachers easy to get around, the schools that justteachers work with are all very well serviced by the local bus network, couple with an abundance of well priced accommodation both in the City Centre and surrounding suburbs make it an attractive choice for overseas teachers who are looking to experience life in a busy university city. Famous for its place in history as the home of the motor industry, Coventry is situated right at the heart of the country making it an ideal base to visit the UK, with London only 1 15 minutes by train but without the considerable cost of living in the capital.
Recent years have seen the city undergo major regeneration; modern urban spaces now sit seamlessly amongst medieval architecture, while independent shops, pubs and bars complement the well-known brands.
Known as the City of Three Spires, Coventry enjoys a distinguished history but it is also a centre of development and innovation. Massive investment in the City has transformed the area and it is an exciting place to live and work for overseas teachers in England.
Highlights include:
• pavement cafés on cobbled streets in the cathedral quarter
• medieval pubs serving real ale on Spon Street
• bright, modern bars and city-centre living in new urban square Priory Place
• the regenerated Canal Basin right in the centre
From sport, theatre, shops and comedy to music, food and art, there’s something for every teacher in this exciting city.
There can be no better location for experiencing the best that the Midlands has to offer as well as offering an excellent doorway to the rest of the UK and Europe. The local towns of Stratford (home of William Shakespeare), Warwick (including Warwick Castle), Kenilworth and Royal Leamington Spa are within half an hour and the City of Birmingham which has excellent shopping and a vibrant social scene is a stones throw away. The area is serviced by excellent road, rail and flight links with Birmingham International Airport on its doorstep and Coventry’s own airport featuring low-cost airlines offering cheap flights to various destinations across Europe. London is 75 minutes away by train and the City is a hub for national motorway links M1, M42, and M6.
