The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust houses more than 100 vehicles from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Collection, with around 30-35 on display at any one time. Many of the collection are original, just as they left the factory, and fully operational.
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Daily; not Sat
Coventry Transport Museum displays the largest collection of British road transport in the world and is designated as a collection of national importance. The city was the birthplace of Britain's cycle and car industries and visitors can see hundreds of cars, cycles and motorcycles.
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Daily
The Coventry Cathedral quarter is notable for being able to trace its ecclesiastical past back through three cathedrals. Four million people visited today's version in its first year. In its time it has also been voted Britain's most popular 20th-century building.
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Daily
Every July, Coventry's War Memorial Park hosts a lavish festival of free entertainment to celebrate the city's historic connection with Lady Godiva. There's live music and a procession of a scantily clad Godiva, riding through the streets to the park.
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Jun - Jul 2013 (annual)
Coventry Canal, the only waterway in Britain to terminate in the centre of a city, is host to what has been described as the longest outdoor art gallery in the country: the Canal Art Trail.
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Daily
For hundreds of years the ruins of Coventry's first Cathedral lay hidden beneath the City Centre. Coventry's millennium project gave archaeologists the opportunity to excavate this important site, and over several years the remains of many of the medieval buildings were uncovered. It's now possible to visit the fruit of all this labour at the Priory Visitors Centre.
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Daily
Previously the Coventry Jazz Festival, the Coventry Rhythm Festival has been expanded to include soul, blues, funk, Latin and other world music. Performances take place at venues throughout the city, including the Belgrade Theatre and St Mary's Hall.
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May 2013 (annual)
Coventry's main art gallery and museum, the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is in the middle of a major redevelopment which is expected to be complete by mid-2008. The cafe, shop and two gallery spaces are still open for business.
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Daily
Coventry's St Mary's Guildhall, one of the finest surviving medieval guildhalls in England, was built in the 1340s for the merchant guild of St Mary. It became the headquarters for the mayor and corporation of Coventry until the early 1900s.
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Mar - Oct 2013; not Fri or Sat (annual)
Celebrating Coventry's architectural and historic importance, Heritage Open Days takes place in the city's imposing St Mary's Guildhall and around town. Music and hands-on activities bring history to life, while the building's Freeman Guild Room - usually closed to the public - opens especially for the event.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
Located at the heart of the University of Warwick in Coventry, the Arts Centre is the largest in the Midlands and hosts an eclectic variety of performances embracing music, drama, dance, comedy, literature, films and visual art. Presenting a wide range of acts and productions throughout the year, the centre houses a concert hall, two theatres, a cinema, a gallery, restaurants and bars.
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Daily
The Lanchester Gallery provides an exhibition space for both emerging and established artists whose practice relates to the work of staff and students at the Coventry School of Art and Design.
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Weekdays only
The Lunt Roman Fort was once inhabited by the Roman Army and now provides a fascinating snapshot of Roman military life.
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Daily; not Mon or Tue
It may be slightly harder to keep up with the Joneses since the credit crunch took hold, but Grand Designs Live promises homeowners a solution. Pick up tips and inspiration to improve your home at Birmingham's NEC.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
BPM has quickly become one of Europe's biggest events dedicated to DJing. Housed in Birmingham's NEC, it brings together DJs, producers and promoters for a weekend dedicated to the best of dance.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
DIVE at the NEC in Birmingham gives experienced and wannabe divers the chance to see what's hot, what's new and where to go for the best diving in the coming season. You'll find hundreds of exhibitors taking part this year.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
Birmingham NEC's Winter Memorabilia Show is a haven for collectors and the nostalgic. With collectable TV, film, comic, music and sports items up for grabs - and celebrities signing your treasures - it offers a weekend trip down memory lane.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
The rise of celebrity chefs has led to a number of major exhibitions exploring the best in food and drink. Here at Birmingham's NEC, the BBC Summer Good Food Show is the only one that dedicates itself to summer gastronomy.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
Recreate the childhood magic of the festive season at Crafts for Christmas in Birmingham's NEC. Featuring over 200 talented artists and craftspeople, it offers both modern and traditional gifts and crafts, as well as all the festive inspiration you can handle.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
Are the joys of parenthood looming? Faced with them already? Either way, don't miss The Baby Show at Birmingham's NEC - a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about looking after your little darling. Ear-plugs might be required.
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May 2013 (annual)
Birmingham's NEC Arena hosts a top event for all motor vehicle enthusiasts. The Classic Motor Show presents a huge line-up of vintage, Edwardian, veteran, classic, prestige and rare vehicles.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
Brush up on your cake-making and decorating skills at the NEC's Cake International - The Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration Show. Suppliers offer cutters, moulds, boards, books, stencils, ribbons and more - ideal for both expert sugarcraft artists and beginners.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
Crufts is probably the greatest dog show on earth. More than 28,000 top pedigree canines compete at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. A celebration of the relationship between dogs and their owners, the programme again showcases the diverse roles dogs play in society.
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Mar 2013 (annual)
The Horse of the Year Show is Britain's largest indoor equestrian event. Held at Birmingham's NEC, it includes more than 120 hours of competition and entertainmentincluding show jumping and showing classes, packed into five exciting days.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
The past has never been so popular, and antiques are big business, as the three-times-a-year Antiques for Everyone fair at Birmingham's NEC proves. Up to 30,000 visitors attend each time in the hope of snapping up a bargain.
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Apr 2013 (various dates)
If you have a passion for food, you'll be in gourmet heaven when you discover the vast range of foodstuffs at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham's NEC. Each year the event offers both food advice and entertainment.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
BBC Gardeners' World Live returns to the NEC with displays of plants, inspirational show gardens by Britain's leading designers and top TV celebrity entertainment. Highlights include the Floristry Masterclass, which should ensure that anyone can create a beautiful bouquet.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
From choosing the venue to where to take a honeymoon, there's a lot to think about when planning one of the most important days of your life. Before you freak out, head to The National Wedding Show at Birmingham's NEC.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
The world's largest consumer fashion and beauty event hits Birmingham's NEC for a style extravaganza. The Clothes Show Live creates a heady mix of models, celebs, DJs and top British fashion brands, plus an irresistible opportunity to try and buy.
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Dec 2013 (annual)
The Motorcycle Live show at the Birmingham NEC offers an incredible selection of bikes, accessories and components. Highlights include a live-action stage show featuring dramatic stunts and the unveiling of some of this year's most advanced machines.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
The UK's most attractive felines give new meaning to the word catwalk as they battle it out during the Supreme Cat Show at Birmingham's NEC. Owners can shop, join clubs, and get advice from breeders and exhibitors.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
The British Ski & Board Show at Birmingham NEC attracts outdoor sports enthusiasts from across the country to try out the ski ramps, quarter pipe and ice rink. Enjoy talks by pros and shop for all the latest gear.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
Committed collectors, hobbyists and children love the Birmingham NEC's Miniatura - International Dolls' House Show exhibition. Tiny houses, perfect little shops and incredibly detailed pubs and schools are all available to buy alongside all manner of furnishings.
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Mar 2013 (annual)
Birmingham NEC's Spring Memorabilia Show is a haven for collectors. Thousands of collectable TV, film, comic and sports items are up for grabs, and celebrities are in attendance to sign your treasures. This time round it's Britt Ekland.
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Mar 2013 (annual)
Are you looking for some inspiration? The Times presents Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show at the NEC Birmingham. Globetrotters can meet writers, explorers and travel experts to find out about everything from Amazonian adventures to Caribbean cruises.
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Mar 2012 (annual)
Coombe Country Park is 500 acres of historic parkland. Founded by Cistercian monks in 1150 it has taken ten centuries of cultivation to reach its present splendour. It now features beautiful gardens, woodlands and lakeside walks.
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Daily
A stone's throw away from Warwick Castle, Warwick International School of Riding is situated in the heart of Shakespeare country and offers some of the most impressive horse riding in England. Avid riders can trot or canter through many miles of unspoilt country lanes and peaceful leafy bridleways, or gallop across expanses of open grassland and through ancient oak woods.
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Daily
Set in the heart of the countryside just outside Warwick, Hatton Country World is a haven for those that want to avoid the crowds in the city centre and get back to nature. Visitors can enjoy a unique Victorian shopping experience in rural surroundings, walk the nature trail to the locks forming part of the historic Grand Union Canal, or experience a fun family day out at the farm.
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Daily
Warwick's St Nicholas Park has plenty of attractions. Rowing on the lake in the shadow of the magnificent castle, strolling by the river or relaxing in the shade of a willow tree are perfect ways to spend a summer's day.
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Daily
Warwick Castle more than lives up to its billing as Britain's Greatest Medieval Experience. Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery, torture, passion and power, the castle is brought to life by costumed guides and colourful characters telling spellbinding stories.
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Daily
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