Coventry was once known as Coffantree when it began its life during the Saxon times. The population of Coventry grew rapidly during the Middle Ages and went from about 350 to over 4,000 by the late 14th Century. Coventry was most famous for its wool industry and was predominantly home to people in the cloth trade. In the Middle Ages Coventry also had a Castle and Broadgate is named after gate at the entrance to the castle. At the beginning of the 21st century a new project to refurbish the city centre called the Phoenix Initiative began. It included two new 'squares', Priory Place with bars, restaurants and apartments and Millennium Place, which includes the Whittle Arch, commemorating Sir Frank Whittle the inventor. It also includes the Peoples Bench and the Time Zone Clock.

Coventry was devastated during the war and whilst the City does contain an older core of primarily Victorian housing there is a large preponderance of post war housing, in addition there are sporadic pockets of both Local/Ex-Local authority and modern speculatively built developments.

There are a number of particularly attractive suburban areas within easy reach of the City Centre. One of these includes an area known as Eastern Green, to the West of Coventry which has a good mix of modern developments from private 1960s properties to some more recent estates built after 1980. To find a slightly older mix of property you have to only look just below Eastern Green to find an area known as Tile Hill where you will find a predominance of traditional 1930s/40s housing. Just to the North of Eastern Green is another attractive suburban area known as Allesley. This area as a whole comprises a conservation area with 200/250 year old cottages/properties, areas of 1930s housing, 1950s/60s Private and Ex Local/Local Authority accommodation through to the occasional sporadic modern infill from the 1970s to present day.

On the other side of Coventry to the East there are many other suburban areas which include area such as Stoke, Binley and Walsgrave. Walsgrave is made up of some older, traditional terraces and cottages as well as more modern developments of 2 and 4 bedroom terraces and semi-detached properties. Binley has predominantly been developed since the 1950s/60s and in turn is a mixture of Private and Ex Local/local Authority housing. You can also still find some older, traditional terraces and cottages originating from the 1900s. Lastly in Stoke you will find it predominately comprises traditional/turn of the century terraced housing.

Coventry has several museums and galleries from the world-class Motor museum, the Toy museum, Herbert Art gallery and museum to the Lunt Roman Fort at Baginton. There are several annual festivals such as the internationally acclaimed Jazz and Church Music Festival.

Coventry offers a large array of shopping. It's easy to get around Coventry's pedestrianised city centre and its shopping centres, Lower Precinct, West Orchards and Cathedral Lanes, all offer excellent value and choice, including top brand names. Individual shops can be found on medieval Spon Street and City Arcade. Specialist retailers and fresh (and sometimes exotic!) food can be found in the circular-shaped Retail Market.

When it comes to eating out, Coventry caters for everyone's tastes from award winning Indian cuisine, Chinese buffets, Malaysian fine dining to hearty, traditional pub grub. Coventry also offers a large choice of large choice of places to visit including Art Galleries, Museums and Theaters. The nightlife is vibrant with many pubs, bars and clubs to attract all tastes and ages.

If you're looking for some action, you will find plenty of sport to get the adrenaline going from Coventry's First Division Football Club, the Sky Blues, to the ice hockey team, the Coventry Blaze, and the basketball team, The Coventry Crusaders. Throw into the mix, rugby, speedway, ice skating and horse racing and there's enough here to keep you thrilled and entertained whenever you require.

Coventry's location lends itself ideally for good communication. There is easy access to the major motorway networks including the M6, M40, M42, M5 and M69. Coventry is also on the Main West Coast Line with regular trains; networking it with other major towns and cities. Regular and frequent trains run to London and there is also an extensive timetable of local trains linking it to local towns. There are the usual extensive bus services to and from Coventry as well as within the City Centre. The closest airport would be Birmingham International Airport only 20 minutes away. Driving is also made easier as you will find many car parks as well as an extensive Park and Ride scheme.