Coventry Basin, St Nicholas Street, Coventry CV1 4LY
A trip to Coventry Basin offers a unique experience for schools to discover their local area. There's plenty to learn about from waterside wildlife, sensory walks and historic canal architecture. Situated in the heart of the city, it marks the start of the Coventry Canal.
The great canal engineer, James Brindley, designed the Coventry Canal in 1768. This location has seen many exciting changes, including hosting many art performances during the City of Culture.
Our virtual pre-visit workshops are a great activitiy to set the scene before a waterside visit. Each workshop lasts 30 minutes for KS1 and 40 minutes for KS2.
Learn how to spot the hazards of being near water, what to do in an emergency and our SAFE message (Stay Away From the Edge).
An introductory workshop to give some context before a waterside visit. Learn the difference between canals and rivers and how they are used today.
Understand how and why canals were built, how they changed Britain and how canals are different to rivers. We provide an interactive way of discussing local industry and how the arrival of the canals shaped the landscape.
Develop a clearer understanding of the factors affecting whether something sinks or floats. Children take the challenge of loading a model boat with cargo, trying not to sink it!
A journey of discovery, unearthing the secrets of the local area through first-hand observation of the canal and buildings which surround it. Children learn how to make their own memories of Coventry Basin. It's a great activity to support wellbeing.
Facilities are minimal, with a public toilet and area for coaches to drop off the class outside the canal basin entrance.
Visits to Coventry Basin are FREE!