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The Tourist Information Centre is located within the tower of St Michael's Cathedral ruins.
The Tourist Information Centre is staffed by experienced tourism professionals who are fully equipped to provide extensive local, regional and national tourist information.
Add to this a FREE accommodation booking service, theatre and events box office and a range of local gifts and other merchandise, Coventry Tourist Information Centre really is your one stop shop when visiting the region!
There is also the chance to climb all 180 steps to the top of St Michael's Tower for the best view in Coventry! Charges apply - contact the Tourist Information Centre on 024 7622 5616 for more details.
Not all site accessible to people with impaired mobility. Lively and varied programme of events and services all year round, which may restrict access. St Michael's tower available to climb (charges apply). Blitz museum open most Wednesdays & Saturdays, group booking essential, charges may apply. French/German guides available by prior arrangement.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Summer opening hours: Mon-Fri 09.30 - 17.00, Sat 10.00 - 16.30, Sun 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 16.30.
Winter opening hours: Mon-Fri 09.30 - 16.30, Sat 10.00 - 16.30, Sun 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 16.30.
Prices
Admission to Tower Climb:
Adult: £2.75
Children: £1.50 (no unaccompanied under 16s).
Address
Old Cathedral Ruins,
Priory Street,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
CV1 5AB
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Directions
Map reference: SP 335791 Lat: 52.40887 Long: -1.50895
Nearest major road is M6. Signposted from M6, M69, A45 and A46.
Nearest station is Coventry. Head for city centre.
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Not all site accessible to people with impaired mobility. Lively and varied programme of events and services all year round, which may restrict access. St Michael's tower available to climb (charges apply). Blitz museum open most Wednesdays & Saturdays, group booking essential, charges may apply. French/German guides available by prior arrangement.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Baby changing facilities
Hearing loop installed in public areas
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 21Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance is well lit
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system