Coventry Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor and a fond landmark for locals in the city.
Now, for the first time, you can enjoy a visit to the cathedral from your computer. Just click the images on this page to launch a series of virtual tours to explore.
Ìý| Ìý |  | Click on the image above to look around the main body of the new cathedral
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You don't need to know about the history of the building to feel its importance, as the contrast of the cathedral ruins alongside the opulent new cathedral creates a striking atmosphere.
The cathedral remains a focus for many of Coventry's events as its fortunes have been bound with those of the city throughout its history, most memorably in World War II.
Delve into archive photographs and read all about Coventry in the war years by following the links on the left.
Ìý| Ìý |  | Click on the image above to explore one of the cathedral's chapels
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Many visitors enjoy the architecture and are surprised by the quantity and quality of art works inside the cathedral.
Our virtual tours (click on the pictures on the right) show some of the best stained glass and tapestries.
The baptistery window, designed by John Piper, is a powerful stained glass art work, made up of 195 dazzling and colourful panels.
Above the main alter is an awe-inspiring tapestry of Christ the King, designed by Graham Sutherland.
The rich greens and golds shine out across the cathedral floor as the face of Christ bears down on visitors.
Ìý| Ìý |  | Click on the image above to look around the Millennium Chapel
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The Millennium Chapel is the newest addition to the cathedral.
It was purpose-designed as a place reserved for quiet contemplation and prayer.
The boundary of the chapel is marked by a specially commissioned glass screen. The screen bears the names of people to be remembered.
More names can be etched on the screen as a memorial in return for a donation to the cathedral.
Ìý| Ìý |  | Click on the image above to tour the Chapel of Industry
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The Millennium Chapel is just one of a series of intimate chapels in the cathedral.
The chapels feel like a secret discovery as you walk from the huge and powerful high altar and find yourself in the small, often circular, rooms.
In these rooms, too, visitors and worshipers can enjoy art works, engravings, beautiful design and unusual architecture.
Ìý| Ìý |  | Click on the image above to look out of the windows of the Chapel of Industry
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By clicking on the pictures on the right of this page, you will launch 360 virtual degree tours of a number of views and rooms in the cathedral.
If our virtual tours make you want to feel the atmosphere of the cathedral for yourself, then why not pay a visit.
The cathedral is open to visitors all year round from 9am - 4.30pm (services permitting).
Entrance is free but a donation is suggested.
Cathedral services are held on:
Saturdays 12.40pm and 5pm
Sundays at 8am, 10.30am and 5pm
Weekdays at 8.30am, 12.40pm and 15pm
Follow the Coventry Cathedral link on the left for more information.
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