Tamworth to Coventry drive: Distance, time & best stops

The best things to do on the Tamworth to Coventry drive are Drayton Manor, Cliff Lakes and Packington Park. The distance from Tamworth to Coventry by car is 23 miles, with a 37 minute driving time.

Finding things to do on the Tamworth to Coventry drive

The Tamworth to Coventry drive connects two of the more interesting spots in the West Midlands.

Coventry Cathedral is the top attraction in Coventry. Other Coventry experiences include Cathedral Quarter history walks, more in-depth guided walks that look at Coventry’s track record for invention and flying a jet simulator.

Tamworth to Coventry distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Tamworth to Coventry is 23 miles. That makes for a driving time of around 37 minutes. The best things to do between Tamworth and Coventry are Drayton Manor, Cliff Lakes and Packington Park.

Tamworth to Coventry drive attractions: Drayton Manor

In Fazeley, just south of Tamworth, the Drayton Manor Resort is a theme park and zoo. The zoo section plays home to more than 500 animals, including a Sumatran tiger and red panda. The Shockwave, a stand-up rollercoaster with a zero gravity roll, is the headline act in the theme park section. The strength is in the child-oriented rides, however – especially in the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed section.

Things to do on the Tamworth to Coventry drive: Cliff Lakes

Just off the M42 south of Tamworth, Cliff Lakes is a big aquapark. On the lake, there are five different sections of inflatable slides, trampolines and climbing walls to conquer. You get 80 minutes to complete as much of the obstacle courses as you can.

Alternatively, you can just go for a swim or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding.

Best stops between Tamworth and Coventry: Packington Park

Based around Packington Hall and Packington Old Hall, Packington Park to the west of Coventry is a former deer park dotted with lakes.

It was landscaped by the ubiquitous Capability Brown and it is now a popular spot with birdwatchers. At the last count, there were 212 species of bird that can be seen on the Packington Estate.

Coventry Cathedral.
Coventry Cathedral. Photo by IanKelsall1/ Pixabay.

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