Spon Street

Coventry's best-preserved medieval street contains 15th and 16th-century timber-framed buildings housing independent shops, cafés, and galleries. Many buildings were relocated here during 1960s redevelopment, creating an open-air museum of Tudor architecture. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Coventry, especially paired with nearby Fargo Village. Tickets cost Free to walk, individual shop prices vary and 45 minutes to 1 hour is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 45 minutes to 1 hour Best for: best example of medieval architecture in coventry Skip if: You're not interested in Tudor buildings or prefer modern shopping centres Cost: Free to walk, individual shop prices vary

Walk along cobblestones past overhanging Tudor buildings with diamond-paned windows. Duck through low doorways into antique shops, jewellers, and tea rooms housed in buildings over 500 years old.

Accessibility: Uneven cobblestones and stepped entries to most buildings limit wheelchair access

Best example of medieval architecture in Coventry and good independent shopping. It is not the first thing you should see in Coventry, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Fargo Village and Drapers' Hall - together they fill a solid half-day. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You're not interested in Tudor buildings or prefer modern shopping centres

• Many buildings were moved here from other parts of Coventry.
• The Windmill pub dates from the 15th century.
• Look for plaques explaining each building's original location.

Insider tip: The Golden Cross pub at the end serves decent food and has been a tavern since 1583

Early morning or late afternoon light enhances the timber framing, photography unrestricted