Travel and Information

How to find the park:

Address:
War Memorial Park,
Kenilworth Road,
Coventry,
CV3 6PT 


Festival Map
To download the 2009 festival map, click here


By Rail:
The nearest station to the park is Coventry Station, (London to Birmingham Line).  
For further information contact the Trainline on 08457 484950 or visit www.thetrainline.com

Leave the station via the pathway alongside Platform 1, go up the steps and turn left walking up the Warwick Road. 

When you come to a fork in the road cross over at the lights into the War Memorial Park which is straight in front.  The walk takes 10 minutes.

 
By Road:
Coventry Ring Road, exit at Junction 5.  Follow yellow AA type signs to free car park, entrance on Leamington Road.
From A45 follow yellow AA type signs to junction A45 and B4113 to free parking entrance on Leamington Road



Car Parks:
All members of the public will be directed to the entrance of the free parking area on Leamington Road.



By Bus:
X17 – From Trinity Street to Kenilworth Road (Stand AA) – every 15 mins.
No.15 – From Trinity Street to Kenilworth Road (Stand BB) – every 30 mins. 
For further information contact:
Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or www.travelcoventry.co.uk



Festival Opening Times

Friday - 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Saturday - noon - 10-30pm
Sunday - noon - 7.00pm


Dogs
We do allow dogs at the festival however the following restrictions apply:
  • All dogs within the festival must be kept on a lead.
  • No dogs will be allowed into the performance tents (except Guide Dogs).
  • Dog bowls will be positioned around the festival site with water


Event Mobility
There will be free 4 wheeled scooters and wheelchairs available for those with walking difficulties on a first come first served basis.
The vehicles will be available near the disabled parking area in the park and ride car park on Kenilworth Road.  
 
Event Mobility Opening times:                                                                
Saturday 4 July 11am – 6pm                       
Sunday 5 July  12noon – 5pm      

                                             
Large Format Version
To receive a large format version of the Godiva Festival programme please call 024 7660 7005 

 
Wheelchair Users
There will be a viewing platform for the main stage at this year’s festival.
The platform will be situated next to the mixing desk in front of the stage.
Access is on a first come first served basis and there is limited capacity.
For further assistance when arriving at the festival contact a festival steward.
Disabled parking is in the Park and Ride Car park with access at the Park and Ride entrance on Kenilworth Road.