Coventry Cathedral
Coventry, England
Denomination
AnglicanPhone
+44 24 7652 1200Services
Worship
Parking
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1962Last updated August 2026
Plan Your Visit
Coventry Cathedral is a unique site where a modern cathedral consecrated in 1962 stands next to the ruins of its Gothic predecessor, destroyed during World War II bombing. The striking contrast between the new building and the preserved tower and spire creates a powerful visual statement about wartime destruction and reconciliation. Visitors can explore both the contemporary cathedral and the historical remains that tell the story of Coventry's resilience.
What to See
- ›Tower and spire rising to 284 feet
- ›Ruins of the former 14th-century Gothic cathedral
- ›Symbol of wartime destruction and reconciliation
- ›Built adjacent to the bombed-out ruins of the previous cathedral
- ›Tower and spire preserved from the Second World War
- ›Represents both destruction and peace
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