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Things to do when it's Raining in Coventry

Don't let a rainy day dampen your mood! There's loads of things to do when it's raining in Coventry. Check out our wet-weather ideas below.

Things to do when it's Raining in Coventry 

Sometimes the Great British weather does it's best to try and ruin our plans. If you don't fancy keeping everyone cooped up at home or a soggy trip to the park (don't forget your wellies!) then we've rounded up some of the best things to do when it's raining in Coventry. From Museums and Swimming Pools to Soft Plays and Bowling, we've got loads of suggestions for making the best of a wet day!

Visit a Museum

Coventry has some amazing Museums and Art Galleries and many of them are FREE to visit! Click the links for more information on the museums in Coventry and for details of special events and family sessions running at each one. 

  • Coventry Transport Museum | City centre
  • Herbert Art Gallery & Museum | City centre
  • Charterhouse Coventry | London Road
  • St. Mary's Guildhall | City Centre
  • Coventry Watch Museum | Spon Street
  • Midland Air Museum | Baginton
  • Coventry Music Museum | Ball Hill, Stoke
  • Coventry Police Museum | City Centre
  • Sgt Bilko's Vintage Emporium & Phil Silvers Museum | FarGo Village
  • Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery | Nuneaton 
  • Statfold Country Park Museums | Tamworth



Soft Play & Role Play

There are a great selection of soft play and role play centres in Coventry and the surrounding areas. Whether your little ones just need to blow off some steam or if they fancy playing pretend for the day, there's plenty of options to keep them entertained. Click the links for more information,

  • Little Lane Play Village | Coundon
  • Go Kids Play | Foleshill
  • Jam Jam Boomerang | Baginton
  • Deep Sea Den Soft Play | Bell Green
  • Tiny Tims Purple Planet | City Centre
  • The Big Play Barn | Tamworth
  • PLAY @ Lower Drayton Farm | Staffordshire 



Feeling Adventurous?

Bad weather doesn't have to mean boring! If your little ones fancy an adventure then try out one of these venues, perfect for thrill seekers!  Try the HADO augmented reality arena, bounce your way through AirHop Warwick or glide along the ice at Planet Ice at Skydome. Click the links for more information.

  • HADO Arena Coventry
  • AirHop Warwick | Leamington Spa
  • Skydome | City Centre


Go for a Swim

Swimming is a great wet weather activity and Coventry is lucky enough to have a waterpark right in the City Centre! There's also several other swimming pools in Coventry with great facilities for a splash about. Click the links for more information.

  • The Wave | Coventry City Centre
  • Jaguar Sports and Social Club | Allesley
  • Xcel Centre, Centre At7 or Alan Higgs Centre


Whole Family Activities

Why not try something the whole family can get involved with? These venues offer entertainment that adults and children of all ages will enjoy!

  • Star Pins Bowling | City Centre
  • Putt Putt Social | City Centre
  • SeaLife Centre | Birmingham
  • Legoland Discovery Centre | Birmingham


We hope you have found some great things to do when it's raining in Coventry, and you find somewhere new to explore! If you're looking out the window at the rain and you need something to do, click here to see everything that's happening indoors today.

Sometimes it's fun to just embrace the weather and get your wellies on! If you are looking for Family Friendly Walks in Coventry, then have a look at our guide here.

There are lots of other things to do on our website - including parks, walks, day trip ideas, and groups and classes. Visit Coventry Rocks to find your fun today!



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