We think you'll really like living in Coventry. If you're heading here to study, here's our top tips on making the most of the city.

Welcome to the city!

Moving to Coventry is an exciting experience! Some of you may have never been to Coventry, but we think you'll really like living here. 

If you're heading here to study,  here are some key highlights of the city.  Whether you want to be a tourist or just enjoy everything Coventry has to offer. 

Supermarkets

Close to our CODE Harper Road accommodation

Sainsburys Local

4-minute walk from our CODE Harper Road accommodation, you can pick up all the essentials.  

Far Gosford StreetCoventryCV1 5EA

Opening times 7am – 11 pm  

Close to our CODE Fairfax Street accommodation

Oriental supermarket 

Priory Place, 11 - 57 Abbey Ct, Coventry CV1 5SA  

Opening times 12pm – 10 pm  

Sainsburys Local

4-minute walk from our CODE Fairfax street accommodation, you can pick up everything you need.

24-26 Trinity StreetCoventryCV1 1FL

Opening times vary.

Be a tourist

Herbert Art Gallery

Visit the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Following the link, you can look up the latest exhibition that are arriving at the museum.

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP

Coventry Cathedral 

Coventry Cathedral has a huge amount of history, and is famous for having been partially destroyed during World War II. It is within walking distance of CODE Fairfax Street and oftern hosts cultural events.  

Fargo 

Fargo is a re-purposed industrial space in Coventry City Centre, designed exclusively for independent creative businesses.  

Wave water park  

Why not have make a splash in Coventry water park with your Uni friends at the weekends. 

Lower Precinct shopping centre  

10-minute walk from Code Fairfax you'll find high street stores like Primaark and Marks and Spencers.

Go Ape!  

Swing through the trees like Tarzan at Coventry’s Go Ape course. You can even try your hand at axe throwing or race against the clock in an escape room style adventure! 

Delta Force Paintball 

Fancy yourself as a bit of a sharpshooter? Or just want to inflict some pain on your friends? Delta Force offers the complete paintballing experience with themed games – from zombie apocalypse to raiding a foreign embassy. 

Sports Fanatics

Coventry City Football Club

The Championship side, also known affectionally as the Sky Blue Army, plays its home games at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Witness them push for promotion this year after narrowly missing the Premiership in the 22/23 Play-Off Final. 

Coventry Rugby Club

Started in 1874, the blue and whites have become one of English rugby’s most storied and historic clubs. Coventry plays in the Championship.

Godiva Harriers Athletics Club

if you love running you could join the city's running club and use the great facilities. 

Nearby Restaurants/ take aways

Close to our CODE Harper Road accommodation

Korean Garden

Local restaurant that provides authentic Korean cuisine, order out or eat in. 

Thai Dusit 

Local Thai restaurant that offers 10% discount for takeaways. 

Dominos 

– 5-minute walk away from CODE Harper Road

Subway

Fancy a sandwich? nearest  is only a 4-minute walk away.  

Lucky Lounge Café 

Lucky lounge is right on your doorstep.

Tegtat

Tegtat offers Halal Turkish food.

Quid's Pizza

Looking for a slice of pizza? go to Quid's pizza
 

Close to our CODE Fairfax Street accommodation

Shin Ramen 

Shin Ramen offers classic Japanese delicacies including ramen & sushi. 

Jinseon Korean BBQ

3-minute walk away is a traditional Korean BBQ.

Nando's 

4-minute walk to the nearest Nando's 

Cosy Club

Fancy going out for dinner? Try the Cosy Club

Wagamama

Wagamama has delicious Japanese food.

The Botanist

Try out the Botanist with friends, it has a range of food.

Tegtat

Tegtat offers Halal Turkish food.

Quid's Pizza

Looking for a slice of pizza? go to Quid's pizza

Living at CODE Student Accommodation

CODE Harper Road

Book an en-suite room just 80m from Coventry University. With shared kitchen and lounge

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Free events programme

Enjoy free weekly social events during term-time. Take a look at last year's events

Free events

Free Gym Access

Stay active with FREE, 7-days-a-week gym access at our CODE Fairfax Street site.

Free gym use