Ruins of St. Mary's Priory Cathedral
Wheelchair accessible
All that remains of the only English cathedral destroyed in the Protestant Reformation.

📜 Ruins of Coventry's first cathedral, founded in the 12th century.
🔍 Destroyed during Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries.

Why Go

🚶 Walk through excavated ruins and wooden walkways.
🏛️ See a 14th-century mural and excavated artifacts.
🌳 Public park setting, historical significance.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Visitor center currently closed indefinitely (as of Feb 2020).

Tips

♿ Disabled access via walkway with ramp.

Hours

🕒 Ruins can be seen at any time.

🅿️ Parking

No parking on Priory Street; nearest at Pool Meadow (Fairfax Street).

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