Looking for something to do in Coventry this summer? Here’s a roundup of events from July to the end of August that you can get involved with over the summer holiday.
We’ve organised by (click to navigate to each section):
No matter your age, background or interests, we’re sure you’ll find something you can get stuck in with this summer!
For families and children
Dippy: The Nation’s Favourite Dinosaur
February 20 2023 – February 20 2026 from 10am to 3.15pm
Location: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Cost: Included with admission (£4.50 adults / £3 concessions / Free entry for children 0-15)
Fresh from its recent return home to the Natural History Museum, Dippy the Diplodocus (DIP-low-DOCK-us) stomped into Coventry in 2023 to remain as dino-in-residence at the Herbert for three years!
Dippy the dinosaur is a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton. It became the first Diplodocus to go on display anywhere in the world when it was gifted to the Natural History Museum by Andrew Carnegie on 12 May 1905. It quickly became a star, capturing hearts and imaginations, and went on to complete a whirlwind tour of the UK in 2017.
After a brief return home to London, Dippy headed down to Coventry and was ready for visitors from 20 February 2023. Diplodocus carnegii lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 155 – 145 million years ago and their skeletons have been found in North America. They were huge, plant-eating dinosaurs, with long whip-like tails. They grew to about 24-26 metres long and probably weighed up to around 15 tonnes. For comparison, a London double-decker bus is around 14 metres long and weighs 12 tonnes.
Brick Dinos
May 31 – November 7 from 10am to 4pm
Location: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Cost: Exhibition only – £4 adults / £2.50 children aged 3-15 / Under 2s go free / £11 family (4 people, at least one has to be a child)
Step back in time and explore the prehistoric world with Brick Dinos, brought to life with stunning LEGO creations by artist Warren Elsmore and his team.
Step back in time and explore the prehistoric world with Brick Dinos, brought to life with stunning LEGO creations by artist Warren Elsmore and his team. This educational and entertaining experience features LEGO dinosaur sculptures designed in collaboration with paleontologists, including a soaring Pterodactyl, a four-metre-long Masiakasaurus, and more. Discover 16 intricately detailed dioramas, uncover fossils at the interactive Dino Dig, and learn quirky fun facts about our prehistoric friends. Get creative with hands-on LEGO and Duplo play, design your own dinosaurs on a graffiti wall, and take-home dinosaur-themed colouring sheets. With photo opportunities, behind-the-scenes videos, and breath-taking LEGO recreations of fossils, skeletons, and paleontological digs, Brick Dinos promises an unforgettable adventure for dinosaur and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages.
The Crew – by the Fabularium
July 30 from 1pm
Location: London Road Cemetery, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JT
Cost: Free!
The Fabularium are very excited to bring their windy tale of wisdom, woe and wonder back to London Road Cemetery. Come and join 'The Crew' for this free rehearsal before it embarks on a summer tour.
Outdoor theatre: two mariners from two ancient cultures, with two different claims on the world are angering the Gods with their disregard for Mother Nature. However, the God Pan wants to give humanity one last chance and attempts to unite rival forces. Can he succeed in his hope to find safe passage and secure a brighter future?
Summer Fridays at the Anglican Chapel
August 1 and every Friday until August 29 (except August 8) from 10am to 4pm
Location: Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, London Rd, Coventry, CV1 2JT
Cost: Free! (suggested £5 donation)
Summer holiday opening at the Chapel - Fridays (except 8 August) for talks, tours, drop-in, refreshments
There will be a series of talks and activities on Fridays during the summer in the Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery.
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25 July 2pm – Nigel Clews and David Fry present on father and son, Charles and Syd Hathaway
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1 August 2pm – ‘Gruesome deaths’ – a tour of the cemetery with Sue Lomas
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15 August 11am – symbolism hunt in the cemetery 2pm – Nigel Clews talks about Joe Vickers, bare knuckle fighter, watchmaker and publican
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22 August 2pm – singalong with the Sherbourne Singers
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29 August 11am – singalong with the Sherbourne Singers
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2pm – David Fry steps back in time to view Historic Coventry Trust’s properties as they were in the Victorian era
Friday Social @ The Caribbean Centre
August 1 and every Friday from 10.30am to 1.30pm
Location: The Caribbean Centre, 159 Spon Street, Coventry, CV1 3BB
Cost: Free! (suggested donation: £3)
Join us for our Friday Social every week where you can meet new people, have a drink, play games and connect with others.
We also invite everyone to take part in our Coventry Caribbean Centre blanket project! We’re knitting and crocheting squares to create blankets that will be donated to charity. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, your contribution is welcome. Join us for a fun and meaningful time at the Friday Social at the Coventry Caribbean Centre from 10.30am - 1.30pm. We’d love to see you there!
Lost in Sound – A Silent Disco in the Museum After Dark
August 2 from 6pm to 12am
Location: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Cost: From £10 pp including one free cocktail before 8pm and afterparty ticket
Coventry’s premium silent disco experience, featuring guest star, Dippy the Diplodocus!
Step into a space where culture and nightlife collide. Lost in Sound transforms the iconic Herbert Art Gallery & Museum into an immersive, after-hours experience — blending music, art, atmosphere, and connection in one unforgettable evening. Plus, you’ll be dancing with Dippy the Diplodocus, a 26-metre life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton! This isn’t just an event, it’s an experience, 150 million years in the making! This is not your typical night out. From 6pm, the museum’s courtyard comes alive with tropical décor, ambient lighting, and chilled summer vibes. Guests arriving before 8PM will be welcomed with a complimentary cocktail to kick things off in style. As part of the summer event experience, you’ll enjoy a rotating line-up of street food vendors, a themed cocktail bar, and a dessert station — all curated to reflect the energy and atmosphere of the evening. The full menu will be revealed closer to the date. Once inside, the museum is transformed into a multi-sensory playground, where you’ll dance among artworks and exhibitions with your own personal soundtrack.
3-Channel Silent Disco:
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Channel 1 – DJ Silver: Spinning the best of house & disco
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Channel 2 – Guest DJ Battle: Two DJs competing live for the crowd’s attention
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Channel 3 – You Decide: Vote in advance for your favourite genre (Afrobeats? R&B? DnB?)
Lose yourself in the space, the sound, and the vibe. Dance under gallery ceilings, sip something cold in the sculpture hall, and let the museum become your dancefloor — then keep the night going with free entry to our official afterparty at a top city nightclub!
Get your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
AniArchive – Anime Market
August 2 from 10am to 6pm
Location: Fargo Village The Box - Far Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5ED
Cost: Free!
Join us for our biggest FREE event yet! Experience retro gaming, the latest merchandise, win Prizes, participate in cosplay competitions, and much more. RSVP now and be entered into our giveaway!
Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing on our website and get entered into our anime merch giveaway!
Tiny Forest Discovery Day: Thimbler Road, Coventry
August 11 from 1.30pm to 6pm (you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like)
Location: Thimbler Road, Coventry, CV4 8FL, Exact location (coordinates: 52.391510, --1.559630 | w3w://////slip.chat.cats)
Cost: Free!
Come and join us so we can explore your local Tiny Forest here in Thimbler Road, Coventry! Enjoy our fun family-friendly activities, connect with nature, and meet other members of the community.
Earthwatch Europe's Tiny Forests are planted in urban locations, where nature is most needed. Tiny Forests reconnect people with nature, enhancing wellbeing, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change and providing nature-rich habitat patches to support urban wildlife.
What the event will include:
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Explore local wildlife like butterflies, bees and bugs.
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Try out one of our fun science experiments!
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Meet like-minded people in your local community.
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Feel free to bring along a picnic and water.
Getting there: We recommend using public transport, walking or car sharing wherever possible – nearest bus stop is Charter Avenue (Location | Stop ID: nwmdwpwp). On street parking is available.
Outdoor clothing is advised and if you can bring gardening gloves, that would be great too!
Please also bring a phone or tablet along with you in order to use our online science surveys. Alternatively, we will have printed copies on the day too.
Sports Fest 2025
August 12 – August 17 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Lady Godiva Statue, Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1LL
Cost: Free!
Join us in Broadgate from Tuesday 12 August – Sunday 17 August for six days of FREE sport activities!
As always, there will be a wide range of sports and wellbeing activities to try out, suitable for all ages and abilities each day from 10am - 4pm.
Hockey, rugby, netball, football, table tennis, disc golf and badminton are all on the schedule for the week plus much more. Keep a look out for the launch of the full activity timetable soon!
Every day from 10am - 11am a quiet hour will take place - it's suitable for those needing a calmer, low-sensory setting.
Tiny Forest Discovery Day: Nickson Road, Coventry
August 12 from 1.30pm to 6pm (you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like)
Location: Nickson Road, Coventry, CV4 9JR, Exact location (Coordinates: 52.400733, -1.586065 | w3w://///sheep.plants.casual)
Cost: Free!
Come and join us so we can explore your local Tiny Forest here in Nickson Road, Coventry! Enjoy our fun family-friendly activities, connect with nature, and meet other members of the community.
Earthwatch Europe's Tiny Forests are planted in urban locations, where nature is most needed. Tiny Forests reconnect people with nature, enhancing wellbeing, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change and providing nature-rich habitat patches to support urban wildlife.
What the event will include:
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Explore local wildlife like butterflies, bees and bugs.
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Try out one of our fun science experiments!
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Meet like-minded people in your local community.
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Feel free to bring along a picnic and water.
Getting there: We recommend using public transport, walking or car sharing wherever possible – nearest bus stop is Nickson Road (Location | Stop ID: nwmgagjw). On street parking is available.
Outdoor clothing is advised and if you can bring gardening gloves, that would be great too!
Please also bring a phone or tablet along with you in order to use our online science surveys. Alternatively, we will have printed copies on the day too.
Doze Under Dippy
August 16, October 25 TBC and November 29 from 6.30pm Saturday to 9am Sunday
Location: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Cost: £50 pp for adults, children and carers
Stay overnight in the museum, snoozing under the feet of a 26-foot Diplodocus!
Join us for a night of exploration and fun-filled activities designed for children aged 6 – 11 and their grown-ups. This will be a night you will always remember!
During the event you will:
· Take part in torch light tours of the museum.
· Get creative with arts and crafts.
· Discover fun facts about Dippy and get hands on with our fossil collection.
· Wind down for a short film in our studio.
Lights go out at 11pm and then it's time to settle down to sleep. Breakfast is served between 7am to 8am, and before departing you can join us for a wake up and shake up dino inspired routine to get you energised for the day ahead. Departure from the museum is at 9am.
Tiny Forest Discovery Day: Whitley Common, Coventry
August 20 from 1.30pm to 6pm (you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like)
Location: Whitley Common Recreation Ground, The Park Paling, Coventry, CV3 5LL, Exact Location here (Coordinates: 52.389832, -1.492778 | w3w://///attend.castle.hatch)
Cost: Free!
Come and join us so we can explore your local Tiny Forest here in Whitley Common, Coventry! Enjoy our fun family-friendly activities, connect with nature, and meet other members of the community.
Earthwatch Europe's Tiny Forests are planted in urban locations, where nature is most needed. Tiny Forests reconnect people with nature, enhancing wellbeing, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change and providing nature-rich habitat patches to support urban wildlife.
What the event will include:
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Explore local wildlife like butterflies, bees and bugs.
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Try out one of our fun science experiments!
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Meet like-minded people in your local community.
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Feel free to bring along a picnic and water.
Getting there: We recommend using public transport, walking or car sharing wherever possible – nearest bus stop is The Park Paling (Location | Stop ID: nwmdwdmd). On site parking is available.
Outdoor clothing is advised and if you can bring gardening gloves, that would be great too!
Please also bring a phone or tablet along with you in order to use our online science surveys. Alternatively, we will have printed copies on the day too.
Tiny Forest Discovery Day: Bell Green Road, Coventry
August 21 from 1.30pm to 6pm (you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like)
Location: Bell Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7GR. Exact location (Coordinates: 52.431327, -1.482408 | w3w://////museum.focus.flood)
Cost: Free!
Come and join us so we can explore your local Tiny Forest here in Bell Green Road, Coventry! Enjoy our fun family-friendly activities, connect with nature, and meet other members of the community.
Earthwatch Europe's Tiny Forests are planted in urban locations, where nature is most needed. Tiny Forests reconnect people with nature, enhancing wellbeing, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change and providing nature-rich habitat patches to support urban wildlife.
What the event will include:
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Explore local wildlife like butterflies, bees and bugs.
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Try out one of our fun science experiments!
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Meet like-minded people in your local community.
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Feel free to bring along a picnic and water.
Getting there: We recommend using public transport, walking or car sharing wherever possible – nearest bus stop is Redruth Close l (Location | Stop ID: nwmpwdmg). On street parking may be available.
Outdoor clothing is advised and if you can bring gardening gloves, that would be great too!
Please also bring a phone or tablet along with you in order to use our online science surveys. Alternatively, we will have printed copies on the day too.
Cultural and LGBTQ+ events
Coventry Pride
August 9 from 12pm to 6pm
Location: FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5ED
Cost: Free!
Get ready, Coventry! Pride 2025 is shaping up to be our most spectacular celebration yet — and we’re thrilled to finally unveil some of the incredible lineup of performers who will be lighting up our stages.
From local legends to dazzling drag acts, this year’s lineup reflects the vibrant diversity and unstoppable spirit of our LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading to see who’s joining us for a weekend of music, unity, and unapologetic pride – more acts to be announced!
If anyone is interested in volunteering this year to help make Coventry Pride the best it can be, please reach out to [email protected]!
For over 55s
The Gilbert Richards Centre
Monday – Friday from 10am to 3pm
Location: Gilbert Richards Centre, Broadway, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6NS
Cost: Free!
The Centre is open to anyone and offers a wide variety of activities to interest you, provide friendship and fun alongside learning new skills. Many are in group settings with a leader.
The Centre is run by volunteers and is wheelchair friendly.
Activities Include:
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A wide variety of arts and crafts including pottery, sculpture, painting in oils and watercolours, knitting, sewing.
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Wood working for beginners and the more skilled.
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Digital Inclusion Courses - helping to better your tablet/mobile phone skills. More details: here
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Computer and IT courses- more details: here
View the timetable here
We also provide:
Regular Computer Clubs for those looking to develop their skills and enjoy projects.
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Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm
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Thursdays and Fridays 10am to 12pm
IT Club - iPads, Tablets and Mobiles for those looking to use their devices better. This is aimed at developing essential phone skills that can help with things such as accessing banking apps and using the internet safely.
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Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm – £3.60 per session.
Cheylesmore Laugh Tea Chat
Thursdays from 10.30am to 12pm
Location: Cheylesmore Community Centre Library, Arundel Road, CV3 5JL
Cost: £2 pp
A warm, friendly and safe space with refreshments.
Over 65s Friendship Group
Every Monday except bank holidays from 12pm to 2pm
Location: United Reform Church Café, Warwick Row, Coventry, CV1 1EX
Cost: £2 per session
Are you 65 or over? Come and join our small friendly group.
No need to book, just turn up!
Bedworth and District Walking Football
Mondays at 11am, Thursdays at 11am and Fridays from 7pm (8pm from October to April)
Location: 3G pitches, Alan Higgs Sports Centre, Allard Way, Coventry, CV3 1JP
Cost: £3 pp with a £10 yearly membership upon registration
Slower-paced football to aid fitness, both physically and mentally. Limiting physical contact under a controlled environment whilst playing in team formats.
Develops friendships and camaraderie.
All abilities catered for and welcomed.
Contact Russ Watkin 07912150991 or email [email protected] for more information.
