r/coventry

Help! I cannot stand these heatwaves and I rent a studio flat that gets super hot, hotter than outside. For the past month I have consistently been checking Currys, Argos, Amazon - all portable ac sold out or the ones in stock has delivery as late as September and even next year. Any suggestions?
p.s. i already have 3 fans that do not help at all, so please no fan suggestions as they are just circulating hot air inside:(

Hello,

I’m moving to Coventry soon and my favourite things to do at the weekend involve being in nature as well as seeing historical sites - old houses, ruins, ancient sites, monuments etc.
I won’t have a huge budget for travel - I’m thinking £10-£15 return per person, and I dont drive, but am happy to take any form of public transportation, i dont mind it taking an hour or so to reach my destination either.

What are your favourite day trips via trains or buses?

So disappointed in the turnout for today's Godiva. Main stage all day had 50 people at best, Amy Winehouse probably 100. Such a shame especially when loads of people moan about paying for the park event. You could tell the bands were so disappointed.

Hi all, I’m spending a few days in Coventry with some friends for the Silverstone Grand Prix. We’re coming from France and would like to know if there were any nice places near the city centre to watch tonight’s France-Paraguay at 10pm! Thanks a lot

Where is the best place to eat in Coventry?

We're looking to arrange another one of these over the summer, and we're open to any venue suggestions from you all.

Happy to go back to Twisted Barrel or Elle's like before, but let us know if you would like to try somewhere else!

Starting uni in September and looking for part time work to help pay rent. Already live in the city so that’s not an issue, yay. Wondering if anybody knows any good places/ websites/ people or anything else that need someone? Been trying for a few months now and not got very far. Thank you 😊

Hi, I’ve been offered a job from Coventry University and wanted to check if it’s a good idea to move to Coventry for a job at the uni?

I’m unemployed from the last 6 months but not financially struggling in any way. I am desperate to find a job, but also I don’t want to end up in another situation of regret.

I currently live in Liverpool in a very nice flat. I want to understand what the situation is like in the midlands, if not Coventry, can I find a nice house in Warwick or something nearby?

The plan would be to buy a house & have a family in the next few years. Is Coventry a good place for this?

I don't usually post things like this, but I thought I'd put it out there. Hopefully something good comes from it. Job searching has been really tough lately. I've applied for so many roles, had multiple interviews, and yesterday I received several rejection emails. It's honestly been quite disheartening and has made me feel like I'm back to square one.

There was one role I was especially hopeful about. I was told I came very close, but they ended up going with another candidate. It was hard to hear, but I'm trying to stay positive. At this point, I'm open to any full-time opportunity. I'm very computer literate, a quick learner, hardworking, and reliable. My professional background is in digital design, but I'm more than happy to work in other roles as well. I'm eager to learn and willing to put in the effort.

If anyone in Coventry knows of any full-time opportunities or is hiring, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know. Thank you so much.

The terror I had within me about having to come back for 6 months was bad, but it’s been 1 week and actually the city seems (to me at least) like a lot of development is happening, it seems somewhat cleaner, I don’t see the same scum lurking around everywhere I once did.

I could be wrong but it seems, at least to me, that some changes here have happened for the better.

What did I miss whilst I was away!?

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for reliable RICS Level 2 surveyor recommendations in the Coventry area.
Ideally, I need someone thorough, reasonably priced, and with a quick turnaround time for the report. Who did you use for your home purchase, and what was your experience with them?
Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student from India and I’ll be starting my MSc in Computer Science at the University of Warwick this September. I’m looking for a private studio with my own kitchen and bathroom (I don’t want a shared flat), and after a lot of research I’m leaning towards Vita Student Copper Towers.

Before I book, I’d really appreciate honest opinions from people who have lived there or know someone who has.

A few things about my situation:

• I’ll be studying at the University of Warwick, so I’ll be commuting to campus most weekdays.
• My girlfriend will be studying in London, so I’ll probably travel to London quite often, and she’ll likely visit me once every 2–3 weeks and stay for 2 nights (occasionally 3 nights).
• My priorities are safety, a modern building, good management, fast Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and a comfortable place to live for a year.
• I don’t mind paying more if the experience is genuinely worth it.

I’d love to know:

1. Is Copper Towers worth the premium price?
2. How is the commute to Warwick in reality? Does it get tiring?
3. How safe is the area during the day and at night?
4. Is the building itself well managed? How are maintenance and reception staff?
5. How’s the noise level? Can you hear traffic or neighbours?
6. How reliable is the Wi-Fi?
7. Are the social events actually good, or do people rarely attend?
8. If you’ve stayed in a studio, did it feel spacious enough?
9. Has anyone had experience with overnight guests? Is having my girlfriend stay for 2 nights every couple of weeks (occasionally 3 nights) generally okay, or is management strict about the guest policy?
10. Looking back, would you choose Copper Towers again, or would you pick somewhere else like Vita Cannon Park, CODE Fairfax Street, or iQ Weaver Place?

I’m looking for completely honest feedback—both the good and the bad. If there are any hidden issues or things you wish you knew before moving in, I’d really appreciate hearing about them.