Things to do in Coventry this weekend
Weekend events, nights out, family picks and free things to do in Coventry.
Current events and activities in Coventry
- Coventry Audio Tour: An Audio Voyage Through Time and Creativity
14 stops across Coventry, roughly 84 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
09:00-11:00 at Coventry Cathedral
- Minions & Monsters
The Minions go on a journey to find frightening creatures to appear in their monster movie and after unleashing them upon an unsuspecting world must race to save the day.
10:35-12:35 at Showcase Coventry
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
12:30-14:30 at Showcase Coventry
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
08:45-09:15 at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre
- The Herbert: Free Galleries & Museum
The Herbert: Free Galleries & Museum is a museum / gallery at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. Visitors explore displays, exhibitions or gallery spaces at their own pace during the listed opening hours. Opening days, sessio
10:00-16:00 at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
Our adult swimming lessons cater for all abilities. From complete beginners, all the way to people who are confident in the water but want to improve their stroke technique, stamina and overall ability.
08:00-09:00 at Pingles Leisure Centre
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
08:00-08:30 at Bedworth Physical Act Hub
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
08:00-08:30 at Pingles Leisure Centre
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
08:00-08:30 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre
- The Monkey's Paw
A hair-raising fundraising event where you can hear the famous tale of The Monkey's Paw in the spooky settings of The Weaver's House after dark! If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Be careful, as they may c
Check official times at The Weaver's House
- Halloween half-term at Kenilworth Castle
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Kenilworth Castle this half-term. Join the Great Pumpkin Party as we celebrate the season with family activities and entertainment.
Check official times at Kenilworth Castle
- Coventry Transport Museum (Free Entry)
Coventry Transport Museum (Free Entry) is a museum / gallery at Coventry Transport Museum. Visitors explore displays, exhibitions or gallery spaces at their own pace during the listed opening hours. Opening days, session
10:00-17:00 at Coventry Transport Museum
- Go Ape & Hermit's Hollow at Coombe
Treetop adventures, zip wires and a woodland playpark in Coombe Country Park.
9:00-17:00 at Coombe Country Park
- Baddesley After Dark
Are you brave enough for Baddesley after dark? As we turn our clocks back this autumn, experience a unique opportunity to visit Baddesley after dark.
Check official times at Baddesley Clinton
- The Wave Waterpark
The Wave Waterpark is a sports activity at The Wave Waterpark. Visitors take part in a physical activity or use the venue facilities during the listed session. Opening days, session times or accommodation availability va
10:00-18:00 at The Wave Waterpark
- Hinckley Indie Market
Family fun and community event supporting local traders in the Market Place and the Borough in Hinckley town centre held on the last Sunday of every month, excluding December. A wide selection of goods will be available
Check official times at Hinckley Town Centre
- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
21:00-23:00 at Showcase Coventry
- Who's in Your Book?
Oh no! Monster and his friends have escaped from their books, and only you can help return them home! In Baddesley's gardens, set off on a fun-filled interactive trail through the magical world of Tom Fletcher's Who's In
Check official times at Baddesley Clinton
Build a weekend around one strong booking
Choose the event with the least flexible time first, then add nearby food, museums, parks or family activities. In the city centre, the Herbert, Cathedral ruins, Broadgate and Coventry Transport Museum can form a compact daytime route.
For a longer day out, compare Coombe Abbey Park, Warwick Arts Centre and attractions around the edge of Coventry before committing to travel between areas.
- Book limited-capacity events first
- Group activities by area
- Keep one free or open-daily backup