Things to do with the kids in Coventry - FREE OR CHEAP???

maria_my

Hi,

Does anyone know any good things to do with little ones that is either free or cheap, in or around Coventry?

I am particulaly interested in indoor activities as autumn is around the corner?

Thanks for any tips you can offer!

Maria_My x

saterkey

transport museum is free i believe and have a kiddies section with bits going on etc, nice day out if you take some drinks and sarnies.

Savvy_Sue

Memorial Park - huge!

council website will have ideas. Look at the tourism section.

Mrs_P_Pincher

Free stuff going on at the Herbert as well.

Mrs P P

Savvy_Sue

Free swims, haven't looked at Coventry but www.schwimfree.co.uk - IF you can finf the water bottles, must admit I've been struggling recently but got some on offer in Morrisons!

tessie_bear

the fountains by the cathedral are fun on a hot day....heritage weekend coming up but not sure whats open...ikea has a play centre and hotdogs

rsdiscos

The Herbert is fantastic my kids love it - we've been about 3 times in 18mths!
What about the Lunt fort?
Hope you enjoy whatever you do.
Melissa

Savvy_Sue

tessie_bear wrote: »

heritage weekend coming up but not sure whats open...ikea has a play centre and hotdogs

Open Doors is usually the 2nd weekend in September, and nationwide.

Sorry OP, I misread your first post and thought you were after outdoor activities. Mind you, nothing beats kicking crackly leaves on a crisp autumn day!

jjblondie

Coombe Country Park has a free indoor visitor centre, though I've never been in there.

How young are they? If they are 7+ and you are religious, Coventry Prayer House in the main shopping area is interesting and reflectful.

I second the transport museum, it's awesome.

Cannon Park shopping centre seem to have increasing numbers of 'Meet the character' events - last month it was meeting Harry Potter - so perhaps there would be something going on there too? Then a cheap (£2 or less) meal at Jin's cafe there would round off that trip.

maria_my

Thanks everyone! You've given me some lovely suggestions! I've never been to the transport museum or the herbert art gallery so will defo try them out on a rainy day!