Coventry Living

Life in Coventry

Coventry is a city rooted in heritage but leading the way as a vibrant and exciting destination for students. Home to a world-class university and boasting an exceptional arts and culture offer, it’s clear to see why over 30,000 students choose to live and study here.

A melting pot of culture and talent, Coventry is quickly growing its offer, and it was voted as the UK City of Culture for 2021, which is sure to bring a dynamic programme of events and new opportunities to the area, and you’ll be perfectly placed to explore it here at Eden Square – the ultimate student accommodation option in Coventry.

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Culture

A stone’s throw from Shakespeare’s homeland and it was voted the 2021 UK city of culture – Coventry is alive with arts and culture and you won’t struggle to find inspiring things to see and do here. Make the most of the numerous free cultural activities by filling your time with trips to the Herbert Art Gallery, admire the architecture of the Coventry Cathedral, immerse yourself in the variety of museums across the city, and if music and theatre are your thing, keep your eye out for what’s on at the Belgrade Theatre and the iconic Royal Shakespeare Theatre in neighbouring Stratford Upon Avon.

Eating & drinking

Coventry boasts a huge and delicious array of restaurants and bars across the city for you to explore. Take your pick from the city’s many historic pubs – the jewel in the crown being the Old Windmill, which is the oldest pub in Coventry, dating back to 1451. If you’re a fan of Indian food, then Coventry is the perfect place to get your curry fix. Turmeric Gold on Spon Street is one of the best – a finalist in the British Curry Awards and the English Curry Awards in 2018.

Nightlife

Coventry offers some of the best student nightlife opportunities in the UK, with tonnes of bars and clubs to enjoy. And there’s no better place to do that than the Kasbah – wildly recognised as one of the best independent clubs in the UK. Boasting live acts and great student deals, the venue has played host to artists such as Calvin Harris, Arctic Monkeys, Enter Shikari and many more. If you prefer to sip a drink and chat with friends, Passion For Cocktails on the edge of the city is a fantastic independent option.

Shopping

With a variety of high street shops on your doorstep, Coventry has all you need to kickstart your university experience. If that’s not enough, you can explore the creative hub in the heart of Coventry – Fargo Village. Here you’ll find independent shops selling vintage clothes, vinyl records, retro comics and more. There’s a great selection of food, drink, music, arts & culture events and markets to check out too.

Universities

Perfectly placed right in the heart of the city centre and just a short distance from Eden Square, Coventry University was founded in 1843 and has since built a strong reputation of teaching excellence and student satisfaction. Home to over 50,000 students world-wide, the university offers exceptional placement and career opportunities for all its learners.