Summer in Coventry

Get ready to explore the heart of Coventry this summer.

Coventry City Centre is bursting with excitement throughout the summer holidays, with an array of fantastic things to see and do for families of all ages. From stunning architecture and fascinating cultural sites to mouthwatering food and family-friendly activities, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re a history buff, shopaholic, food lover, or you just need to let the little ones burn off some energy, Coventry City Centre is the place to be this season. Join us as we uncover the best activities and attractions that will make your summer in Coventry unforgettable!

West Orchards Dinosaurs

Jurassic chaos has erupted! Six dinosaurs have escaped and are roaming around Coventry, and West Orchards need YOUR help to find them.

Are you up for the challenge? Join West Orchards this summer and hunt down each dino stop – counting the dinosaur eggs in every display. Spot all the eggs for the chance to be entered into a competition to win £100 in vouchers!

The Dino Trail launches on Saturday 12th July and includes lots of roarsome activities to take part in, including drawing your favourite dinosaur, playing dino hopscotch, and snapping prehistoric selfies!

Join West Orchards shopping centre for some dino-mite FREE fun this summer! Find out more: https://www.westorchards.co.uk/events/dino-trail/

St Mary’s Guildhall

Join the team for stories, crafts, and an incredible Falconry Experience during the school summer holidays at St Mary’s Guildhall.

Explore the Guildhall Arts Trail, discover your creative side with writing prompts and amazing seasonal crafts, and enjoy an engaging puppetry activity in the Great Hall.

Plus, share an encounter you’ll never forget with up to six majestic birds of prey in their mesmerising Falconry Experience. Get up close and personal with the birds, learning all about the ancient art of falconry – and perhaps even hold one for a rare photo opportunity. It’s an event you don’t want to miss.

Find out more and book here.

Belgrade Theatre

Join Kevin, The Koala Who Could, as he learns how to take a chance and try something new.

Ideal for audiences aged 2 and up, this heart-warming, laugh-out-loud show, features clever puppetry and witty rhymes – all based on the bestselling picture book. Running Thursday 24^th to Saturday 26^th July, it’s a delightfully empowering story that will make you fall in love with Kevin and his friends.

Coventry Puppet Festival is also coming to The Belgrade Theatre this summer on Tuesday 29th July.

With a number of shows and workshops to get involved in throughout the day, celebrate 100 years of the British Puppetry Guild, and reminisce about some of the nation’s best-loved characters.

Find out more and book: https://www.belgrade.co.uk/whats-on/

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

It’s a dino-tastic adventure at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum this summer, with Coventry’s most-loved dino Dippy the Diplodocus and the amazing new exhibition, Brick Dinos, featuring intricate LEGO® dinosaur fun.

Learn all about the prehistoric world with Brick Dinos, an entertaining and educational exhibit with painstakingly created LEGO dinosaur sculptures – designed in collaboration with palaeontologists. With plenty of hands-on opportunities to create your own roarsome masterpieces, it’s a great day out for budding dino fans of all ages.

Plus, for dedicated dinosaur enthusiasts, why not join a Doze Under Dippy event? This is a rare opportunity to spend the night camped out under the gentlest giant of the museum, with lots of after-dark fun to boot!

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum also have creative crafts running throughout the summer – so there really is something for everyone to enjoy during the holidays.

Find out more and book: https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/

The Wave

Perfect for the summer season full of sunshine, The Wave offers a great day out for the whole family – big or small!

From high-speed slides and a fun-packed splash zone to the exhilarating wave pool and relaxing lazy river, there’s something for thrill, spill and chill seekers of all ages to enjoy.

So whether you plan on cooling off by riding the lightning-fast slides or slowing down and letting the river guide you, head to The Wave this summer for guaranteed fun.

Find out more and book: https://bookings.thewavecoventry.com/

SportsFest

Sports Fest, the FREE six-day event will be back in Broadgate from Tuesday 12^th August – Sunday 17^th August.

As always, Sports Fest will feature a wide range of sports and wellbeing activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Sports Fest falls perfectly in the summer holidays, with activities running from 10am – 4pm each day in Coventry city centre.

Local sports clubs and organisations will be at the event, showcasing their skills and offering opportunities to get involved along with National Governing Bodies.

Archery, laser tag, dance, and table tennis are all on the sporty schedule for the week.

Putt Putt Social

Kids can play AND eat free this summer at Putt Putt Social – the ultimate Asian-inspired crazy golf venue in the heart of the city.

Booking this offer gives you 2 courses of mini golf and a main meal for the adult, along with free mini golf and a main meal for a child. Plus, add extra children to your booking if you’re outnumbered!

This incredible deal is available every weekday during the summer holidays, but be quick – pre-booking is recommended as spaces fill fast.

Head here to book: https://www.puttputtsocial.co.uk/coventry/offers/

Boom Battle Bar

For the whole family, the Boom Battle Bar’s family games package is the perfect activity to keep everyone entertained throughout august.

Choose your 3 games, from Shuffleboard, Augmented Reality Darts, American Pool, Crazier Golf and Ping Pong for hours of fun at the battleground – excluding Axe Throwing – and let the entertainment begin!

Gather the family from 21^st July – 5^th September (excluding weekends) 12pm-5pm this summer and get booked on for a day of thrilling excitement to get your adrenaline pumping.

Find out more and book: https://boombattlebar.com/uk/coventry/social-events/family-boom-package/

Social Climbing Coventry

Social Climbing Coventry is a dedicated bouldering centre for all abilities in Coventry, a place where anyone can come and give climbing a go.

Offering fun and supportive classes for adults and kids of all skill levels, learn new techniques, improve your skills, or get started on an amazing journey.

Plus, with climbing growing in popularity, it’s a great way to make family memories, find new friends, get some exercise, gain confidence, and above all – have a great time.

Social Climbing Coventry offers supervised climbing for kids as young as 3. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to have an adult supervisor (18+).

Find out more and book: https://www.social-climbing.com/centres/coventry

Odeon Cinema

Round up the kids, grab the popcorn, and get ready to explore new worlds together. You’ll find a film that’s brilliant fun for the whole family at The ODEON Cinema, Coventry.

Enjoy great value tickets on some of the most anticipated movie releases this summer, including:

Jurassic World Rebirth
Superman
Smurfs
The Bad Guys 2
Freakier Friday
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Lilo & Stitch
How to train your dragon
Elio

Find out more: https://www.odeon.co.uk/offers-membership/odeon-family-value/

Planet Ice

Cool down from the heat at Planet Ice this summer.

Ideal for a fun activity with the family, whether you’re a skating pro or a complete beginner, Coventry’s much-loved ice rink offers disco nights, public skating sessions, and learn-to-skate courses for all ages.

Try something a bit different and make core summer memories while chilling out on the ice.

Find out more and book tickets: https://planet-ice.co.uk/

Coventry Transport Museum

Head to the Coventry Transport Museum on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout August and join in with their Tinker | Make | Play workshops.

Included in the admission price, these valuable skill-building sessions encourage youngsters to use their imagination, and a variety of tools, resources, and techniques, to explore engineering through hands-on creativity.

Find out more: https://www.transport-museum.com/events

FarGo Village Summer Makers Market

Browse FarGo Village’s Summer Makers Market on Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th of July.

Choose from a wide selection of handmade gifts, crafts, street food and family-friendly activities – along with a ‘Make you own worry stone’ workshop that can be pre-booked for £10 per person.

Plus, after treating yourself to a unique gift… or two… grab some food to enjoy a sunny picnic and soak up the market vibes.

See more here: https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/whats-on

Star Pins

Nothing stops boredom like a little friendly competition… and that’s exactly what Star Pins in West Orchards offers.

Choose from a selection of epic games like the classic ten-pin bowling, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, mini golf, tech darts, virtual shooting and more!

Plus, treat the whole family after a hard-fought battle with their delicious menu, including pizza, chicken, nachos, and fries.

Book your games here: https://starpins.co.uk/

Flip Out

Want to take them somewhere that caters for… well, everything!? Then look no further than a fun-filled trip to Flip Out at the Lower Precinct.

Featuring a ninja playground, roller-skating rink, giant inflatables, dodgems, drift trikes, laser tag and more – all under one roof – it’s got everything they need to have a great time.

And the bonus? It’s all for just one entry price, so your purse-strings will thank you too!

Book your holiday time slot here: https://www.flipout.co.uk/locations/coventryey will win a back to school bundle just in time for the new school year!

If you’re looking to get ready for Back To School check out all the stores here in the city centre.