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Coventry Sports Centre

T: 024 7654 2395 E: info@coventrybees.co.uk Brandon Stadium, Brandon, Rugby Road, CV8 3GJ

T: 024 7625 2525 Fairfax Street, Coventry, CV1 5RY

www.coventrybees.co

For an exhilarating night out with some of the top racers in Britain, visit Brandon Speedway, where pulses will race and crowds will cheer. The Coventry Bees’ matches see seven riders taking part over a series of 15 races in one of the toughest leagues in the world. Watch the dirt fly and enjoy the sounds of roaring 500cc power, with parking on-site.

www.coventrysports.co.uk

This city centre facility offers an extensive choice of opportunities to exercise, learn, keep fit and have fun and is becoming increasingly popular for family members of all ages. Part of the Coventry Sports Trust and a ‘QUEST’ accredited site that carries the UK quality kite mark standard for sports and leisure facilities.

Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry Watch Museum Project

T: 024 7623 4270 Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JD Admission is FREE!

T: 07973 627200 Court 7, Rear of Shakespeare Public House, Medieval Spon St, Coventry, CV1 3BA

www.transport-museum.com

Discover the fascinating story behind the development of road transport from the earliest cycles to the fastest cars on earth and see how Coventry became the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industries. Enjoy thrills, nostalgia and inspiration on a surprising and emotional journey through 150 years of innovation and find out about the people who made it happen.

Attractions

Coventry Speedway

www.coventrywatchmuseum.co.uk

Watchmaking was first recorded in the city in the 1680s, but it was not until the 18th century that Coventry emerged as one of the main centres of the watchmaking industry in England. This fascinating charity museum holds countless artefacts, historical research, photographs and maps that help preserve this memory for all time.

Find more at www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk

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