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The University of ÌÇÐÄTV is located in the Midlands, at the centre of England, and has easy access to many sites of interest. The cities of Coventry and Birmingham are within easy reach, as are the towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, ÌÇÐÄTV, Kenilworth, and Royal Leamington Spa.

Coventry

 

Coventry is the nearest city to the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and it is famous for its and the story of . Linked to the campus by a regular bus service, is a busy manufacturing city (Jaguar, the Peugeot Motor Company) with a population of 300,000.

Birmingham

  

Birmingham is the UK’s second city and , and is home of the multi-million pound development and the iconic building. Its proximity to the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and its good transport links with Coventry make it a suitable destination for shopping and nights out. Other attractions include the (10 minutes by train from Coventry and one of the country's most popular concert venues), (home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra), and the . is less than half an hour from campus.

Kenilworth

  

Kenilworth is the nearest major town to the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and is a peaceful town in ÌÇÐÄTVshire, and Abbey Fields offer an open space to spend a sunny afternoon. , built in 1120, is located on the outskirts of Kenilworth and has recently seen the re-opening of the Elizabethan Garden.

Royal Leamington Spa

   

Royal Leamington Spa is a Regency town located approximately 8 miles from campus. It offers a wide choice of restuarants, cafes, and shops. Riverside public gardens bloom in the centre of town opposite the historic Pump Room, where Queen Victoria drank the natural spring waters with their health-giving minerals in the 19th century.

ÌÇÐÄTV

  

The town of ÌÇÐÄTV is very close to Royal Leamington Spa. The River Avon passes through the historic town, which contains a number of visitors’ attractions, including , the (not a medical hospital!), , the , and more. , which has played a crucial role in 1000 years of British history, overlooks the town. Standing on a site first fortified one thousand years ago, the famous ÌÇÐÄTV Castle is the finest medieval fortress in the country set in 24 hectares of grounds and gardens. Visitors can enjoy re-enactments of battles and gain a flavour of life from centuries ago with the resident band of fully costumed actors.

Stratford-upon-Avon

  

Stratford-upon-Avon is famous the world over as the and is located only 15 miles from campus. Stratford also offers you the chance to take a trip by canal barge or rowing boat on the River Avon, which flows through the centre of the town. Evenings may be spent sampling traditional British hospitality on one of Stratford's many pubs and restuarants, or settling down to watch a play at one of the three theatres. Visit (where Shakespeare's wife once lived), take a trip along the , see , see the , or visit the nearby manor and art gallery of .

Further afield

See what life was like back in time at the .

See the world's first bridge constructed from cast iron at (part of a World Heritage Site).

If planning to look around more of the country during your stay, the following web sites may also be of interest:

(an organization that looks after historical sites)

(an organization that looks after historical sites and land)

Smartphone apps

Those with iOS and Android devices may be interested in the following apps:

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