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Warwick University - Warwick University is a world class University. However, do not assume the University is located in Warwick, it is actually located on the outskirts of Coventry (CV4 7AL)
The campus is quite large 2.9km2 and comprises three contiguous campuses, all in walking distance of the others:
The Main Campus
The Gibbet Hill Campus — home to Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School
The Westwood Campus — home to the Institute of Education, Arden House conference centre, an indoor tennis centre, a running track, some postgraduate facilities and residences
In addition, other University properties include:
University of Warwick Science Park
Clinical Sciences Building at University Hospital Coventry — part of the Warwick Medical School
Warwick Horticulture Research International (HRI) Research & Conference Centre, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
There is also an excellent ARTS complex, indeed Warwick Arts Centre is the largest arts centre in the midlands attracting over 300,000 visitors to over 2,000 events.
Warwick University
Belgrade Plaza - If you're looking for an ideal place to eat, drink and take a break from the retail dash, Belgrade Plaza has everything you need. Bella Italia, Pizza Express, Belgrade Theatre and Premier Inn all help contribute to one of Coventry's most prestigous areas, combining history with the new.g for an ideal place to eat, drink and take a break from the retail dash, Belgrade Plaza has everything you need. Bella Italia, Pizza Express, Belgrade Theatre and Premier Inn all help contribute to one of Coventry's most prestigous areas, combining history with the new.
Belgrade Plaza
Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre and Broadgate - Broadgate & Cathedral Lanes - a great area to shop for life's necessities ... from household items in Wilkinson's to high street fashion in the UK's flagship Primark store, Coventry provides something for everyone. With a multi-million pound re-development of the new Broadgate square currently in progress, 2012 will be an exciting year for this groundbreaking new tree-lined public space.
http://www.cathedrallanes.net/
Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre and Broadgate
Coventry Market - Coventry's indoor retail market is jammed packed with small independent retailers - perfect for those shopping for something a little bit different or special. Open six days a week, the indoor market offers a wide variety of fresh and sometimes exotic food produce. The retail market truly is a one-stop-shop for fashion, electrical/computer goods, records/CDs, antiques/collectibles, haberdashery and much more.
www.coventrymarket.co.uk
Coventry Market
Greyfriars Walk, City Arcade, Bull Yard and Shelton Square - The retailers of City Arcade, Market Square, Bull Yard and Shelton Square have come together to create Greyfriars Walk. Greyfriars Walk is host to a diverse range of independant retailers, from Silver Glade Jewellery, Garb, GladRags and Skud Clothing to Tomlinson's, Arcade Fancy Dress and Beryl Houghton's photography.
http://www.greyfriarswalk.com/
Greyfriars Walk, City Arcade, Bull Yard and Shelton Square
IKEA Coventry -
IKEA's first ever city centre store in the UK, the Coventry super centre is spread over seven floors, built using environmentally sustainable building materials, providing shoppers with iconic IKEA products in a unique urban setting. Easily accessible from both the city centre and surrounding areas, this huge multi-floor store has everything from home furnishings, kitchenware, bathroom suites and bedroom displays.
http://www.ikea.co.uk/coventry
IKEA Coventry
Lower Precinct Shopping Centre - Lower Precinct Shopping Centre
Home to some of the City's most exciting retailers, cafés and restaurants, offering something that will appeal to everyone, you can be sure to find that perfect item with big name fashion outlets such as New Look, Next, Quiz and H&M to other quality stores such as Sony Centre, Jacques Vert, HSamuel and the Co-Op. Centrally located, it is easily accessible by bus, train or car, with its own quality car parking.
www.lowerprecinct.com
Lower Precinct Shopping Centre
Medieval Spon Street Shopping - Better known as Medieval Spon Street, this historical quarter of the city centre contains one of the most important collections of medieval buildings and places of interest in the region. Spon Street also houses a superb selection of high quality shops and trade services, including many hair and beauty salons, collector's stores and gadget and techno shops.
www.sponstreetcoventry.co.uk
Medieval Spon Street Shopping
Smithford Way Shopping - On Smithford Way there are many well known retailers such as Waterstones, Millets and the Body Shop as well as smaller independents. The Central Library is also located here. Smithford Way leads to Corporation Street and on your way you'll find a great delicatessen, second hand jewellery, and body lotions and potions. Corporation Street is home to Coventry's Belgrade Theatre.
Smithford Way Shopping
The Burges and Trinity Street - The Burges is an old city street with the River Sherbourne running under it. Now it is host to well known fast food outlets, pubs and recruitment agencies. Cross Cheaping was originally the city's market area. Holy Trinity Church gives Trinity Street its name, which is home to the city centre's only major supermarket retailer, Sainsbury's, and a variety of small independent retailers.
The Burges and Trinity Street