Audio Guide of Coventry Cross

Coventry Cathedral is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. No advance booking is required for individual visits, but it is recommended to check for possible holiday changes on its official website. Admission includes access to the New Cathedral and the ruins of the old one.

Entry is by suggested donation (£8 adults, £5 students and over-65s, free for under-16s). Donations help maintain the historic building. Guided tours have a separate fee (£5 per person, with advance booking).

It is recommended to allow 1.5 to 2 hours to properly explore both spaces: the New Cathedral (modern architecture) and the medieval ruins. If you also include the museum and café, add another 30 minutes.

It is an international symbol of reconciliation after being bombed in 1940 during the Second World War. Its modern design stands alongside the preserved ruins as a memorial. Highlights include the Tapestry of Christ (the largest in the world) and the Chapel of Unity.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (10:00 am-12:00 pm) are the least crowded. Avoid weekends and special events such as the Peace Festival (May). Spring and autumn offer the best weather for exploring the gardens as well.

Yes, the entire New Cathedral has ramps and lifts. The medieval ruins are accessible via walkways. There are adapted toilets and free wheelchair loans available (contact reception or call +44 24 7652 1200).

Within a 3-minute walk you will find: 1) the ruins of St Michael's Cathedral (included with entry) 2) the British Transport Museum (historic cars) 3) Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. Cathedral Lanes shopping centre and Coventry Museum are a 10-minute walk away.

1) Download the free audio tour before you go 2) Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the ruins 3) Press the illuminated button at the altar to hear the "Our Father" in 50 languages 4) Respect the dress code (men: no caps indoors)