Reviews of Lady Godiva. (Museum) in Coventry (Warwickshire).

Lady Godiva

616 Reviews

233 Comments

Museum

Sculpture

Broadgate, Coventry CV1 1LL, United Kingdom

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Reviews of Lady Godiva

Good statue took some photos. Cant add place but there is a clock with Lady Godiva bell clock and peeping tom

M. C.

City centre Coventry is a great place to be, open spaces for kids to run about and play... Majestic cathedral with a view, and as the bells chime every hour, lady Godiva can be seen on a horse...( On the wall)..must visit

A. P.

An absolute must for any trip to Coventry. In the main square these days.

D. W.

Great square,plenty of eateries and coffee shops The world famous godiva clock with lady godiva on horse naked ,with peeking tom looking out window

B. H.

Coventry is a historic city good if u like cathedrals

S. M.

The square is very vibrant and full of high street shops, cafés and restaurants. There was a very nice saxophone playing busker adding to the ambiance. The number of homeless peopl and others who were clearly affected By substance abuse really saddened me.

S. D.

Beautiful statue of Lady Godiva. Peeping Tom, in the clock tower, was not working when I visited.

D. D.

Great place to chill out especially when the fair is out, it's a good time for kids.

M. I. (.

It's a nice place to sit out and enjoy the local scene. it gets a lot of foot traffic since it's at the city centre.

Lady Godiva is a central location for tourists & Broadgate has a lot of events going on regular. Good place to visit with restaurants for a nice drink and meal 👍

Y. L.

Lady Godiva - beautifully riding on her horse as always!!! :-)

P. D. R. B.

Interesting place!

A. C.

Whatever the true history of this woman actually is, she's the symbol of Coventry. also, she's situated in front of a collection of very nice restaurants, making for a lovely view while eating. There are also plenty of benches to sit and enjoy a lunch in the square, and numerous events throughout the year make full use of the available space.

Great piece of Coventry culture. Also love the clock which on the hour has Godiva riding upon a moving horse and peeping Tom poking his head out of a window. A great landmark to pick out for meeting at, most places lead to this statue and it's large so difficult to miss. However, it's not THAT big of a deal though - it is just a statue after all.

S. J.

Located in the city centre of Coventry, this square and statute is a good place for a break and sit (outdoor) the square is sorrounded by shopping centres and by standing there you can have a good picture of different brands and malls. There are several restaurants and cafés you can use for a break during your shopping. The statue itself is nice and you can get a beautiful shot if you are interested in photography.

C. B.

Always there. Stead fast and reliable. Watching over Coventry. As we mull along on our daily journey.

T. S.

city center...nice shopping centres and gr8 restaurants around 👍

J. A.

When I first visited Coventry a year ago for a university open day, I was slightly surprised to see a statue like this in the middle of a public area. After being in Coventry for three weeks I now know the story behind the statue. It has an interesting story behind it. Unfortunately, there isn't a notice board nearby to explain it, so I would suggest searching 'Lady Godiva Coventry' online or visiting tourist information to find out more. There is also a clock nearby, which also features Lady Godiva and is definitely worth a visit. It chimes every hour, on the hour.

A. S.

Fun to see the statue in person.

A. W.

Worth a visit, especially when the bus comes

M. J.

Beautiful Statue of Lady Godiva in Broadgate ....the City Centre of Coventry Town ....... Lady Godiva was the wife of the Earl of Leofric .... they between them owned most of the Land in West Mercia ...... The Earl of Leofric wanted to put the Taxes up .....the people of the City was in arms as they were Poor and couldn't afford to pay anymore .....Lady Godiva a compassionate caring person ......said to her husband the Earl of Leofric that she would ride Naked around the City ....if he would detract from raising the Taxes ..... not believing that she would do it he agreed .....Lady Godiva did as promised ....and rode round the City naked .....bearing in mind though she wasn't nude as one imagines .... for a Lady to go out without out all her regailia on ....ie Headdress and Jewlery ....was considered as naked ......she did have a simple slip on to cover her modesty .....😊

C. R.

Was fun to sit with my son and watch the world go by. A wonderful part of culture as the clock strikes.

Simply a monument of the persona of importance for the city history. For a monument it's great. But at the end of the day that is simply a monument in the middle of unattractive square

B. B.

Nice looking monument symbolising Coventry and the fight for low taxes. Shame about the chavs occasionally vandalising it, but usually quickly cleared up by council.

H. J.

A beautiful statue. Been there for donkeys years. But feels like it's in the shadow of the Clock which plays the scene of Lady Godiva on every hour.

V. W.

Awesome history behind the whole lady Godiva.

J. F.

As a statue it does just what you want it to do, I haven't seen it move once so that's a plus. WARNING statue is nude, be careful with your kids

A. F.

Broadgate, where Lady Godiva is placed, is always a good space in Coventry to relax and find some history. I really love stay here and I recommend the visit!!

S. R.

Nice to see this area getting used more for events etc.. Coventry needs more of this to get us back on the map. We're rapidly falling behind with things to do In Coventry

J. S.

Great local history and the statue is definately worth a visit. Pedestrian area is very open and a good place to take in the local sights.

W. N.

Look out for the hourly "parade" of Lady Godiva with Peeping Tom at the clock tower.

R. M.

Great place to spend time like in a park... Ease to experience coventry lifestyle and best spot in city centre.

N. L.

Beautiful statue worth a look 👌

I like the statue and the clock. The lady and peeping Tom comes out of the clock every hour on the hour. Fun to watch.

B. M.

Lady Godiva statue is one of the most popular places in Coventry. Nice place indeed.

Z. 9.

Great things to do. A lot of shops, restaurant. The culture is spread out. Really worth to check out

K. C.

Beautiful statue in Coventry's restaurant quarter. Great view of the Godiva clock too!

n. w.

Lovely statue and nice area to sit and relax also have things on like roller-skating and Ice skating

K. C.

Hi all my self and cousin Andy had a great time in Coventry are having a lovely and visiting all the attraction

s. c.

This iconic statue is situated in Broadgate..surrounded by all the new big named restaurants..

L. S.

It's free to look at, there is a clock overlooking this that shows animated versions of Godiva on her horse being chased by Peeping Tom. A very short walk, and you get to see a grotesque model of Peeping Tom embedded in an overhanging tunnel between buildings on your way towards the Phoenix statue in the Bullyard

L. B.

A beautiful monument that makes you find out more about Coventry's history.

O. W.

A well kept statue in the middle of the city centre. It is overlooked by a clock that, on the hour, tells the story of Lady Godiva.

B. H.

Good statue, much square! Good range of restaurants nearby with a few tourist things nearby, good shopping nearby aswell

D. P.

Well maintained, its nice to see some historical characters here in Coventry

Nice place, but they could add some more things for better views

K. M.

Love this lady so proud of her. She is Coventry .you known your home when you see her

Z. H.

I haven't actually been here. I'm using a fake GPS app so I can play Snatch®️ all over the country.

R. B.

You can't take Coventry out of the kid. Still looking good after all these years

S. A.

As far as monuments go, this was a nice place to eat my lunch with my wife.

E. I.

It's airy, a good spot to sit and wait for a friend or to take in a good scenery

M. S.

Good. Shopping area. Plenty seats where to sit out side.

D. B.

Brilliant monument,god knows why someone would vandalize such a beautiful monument

M. M.

One of Coventry's most iconic and well known sight to see

J. E.

Great City of Culture decorations. Broadgate Coventry.

S. L.

A statue of Lady Godiva in the centre of the square. There are often fairs and expo’s held around it including food, fair rides, and many others.

A lovely monument that represents our history (and that gets dressed up on occasions)

Nice statue, good place to have a walk.

D. R.

Tells a story which may be fictitious but still a good story about tax and the poor,nothing changes even after a millennium.

D. B.

Lovely historic statue of lady Godiva. Lovely ambient lighting on it at night

D. P.

Lovely statue of Lady Godiva in a not so nice square.

n. m.

Very nice place to sit or stroll, on a sunny day.

N. A.

One of the top five naked woman on a horse statues in Coventry

D. K.

What a monument to Coventry. She is magnificent in her glory!

D. A.

Serves as a good place to organise meeting up with others.

J. K.

Nice weiw, nice place to sit and relax, I really enjoyed it 😄

G. R.

Great look

C. K.

Very interesting history. Remember to watch the clock show with the peeping tom !!

D. K. (.

Attraction City Coventry and nice story with this is connect.

B. Z.

Nice landmark reminding of Coventry's history

A. S.

A beautiful monument into the very heart of Coventry.

S. V.

Be sure to check the clock tower when it strikes the hour for a pleasant surprise!

The iconic Godiva Statute IS the Place you meet at the statue

S. S.

Beautiful statue right in coventry city centre!!

J. R.

Beautiful statue, great background story!

D. N.

This is a very important monument for the history of Coventry.

M. K.

If you like history (or legends) you'll like this statue.

Need more police officers about around Coventry and Wyken at night time

A. G.

Historic monument. Great for photos.

P. M.

Nice place to people watch on bench here

S. S.

Needs a good clean, but still amazing

R. A. G.

Proud emblem of civic pride in the heart of the city.

R. D.

Nice focal point in the middle of the square

R. C.

Leo-frikking awesome, but a bit racy for my liking

L. H.

It's a statue. That's for sure. Very busy around it most of the time.

Standard thing nothing much to say and a great quick skate spot

t. c.

Coventry's town square.

Big plaza, lots of shops and banks, lookout for pickpockets

D. H.

It's a statue, but somewhat iconic

D. G.

Nice to sit and watch the world go by.

g. m.

Good to see vist Coventry see the legend.

E. W.

Does a fantastic job of being a statue.

E. C.

Quite a detailed statue. Great craftsmanship

P. M.

Lots of space in town centre.

S. P.

It is OK, needs more tree's tho!

M. L.

A great statue a joy to see

M. C.

Great place for Exhibitions.

M. G.

Top statue, nice setting.

I. D.

Worth taking a look at the heritage

R. R.

Must see it if you visit Coventry.

J. T.

It looks good. Lady on the horse

P. S.

It's a statue like it don't like up to you

J. R. p.

Every hour she pops out naked riding a oss

A. B. T.

Not much to see. It's more about the history behind it.

M. M.

Great

R. M.

It's a statue. Doesn't do a lot.

R. A.

Iconic of Coventry, world famous.

A. M.

Great day out at Motorfest

I. R.

Great place to hang out

S. S.

A half naked woman sitting in a horse .. hummm

M. N.

Look out for the peeping Tom/Godiva clock

G. P.

😁😁🫡🫡😁😁

C. T.

A nice memorial to the Lady of Coventry

L. C.

Nice looking monument

M. C.

Always loved our Lady g

H. C.

Cool statue tbf

o. c. b.

peng 👌 and the gal is okay looking too

B. K.

Nice place & lovely people

A. S.

Nice city centre place

R. T.

A bit tacky but was interesting

D. w. D.

Coventry's main attraction

C. C.

It's a satue what else is there to say!!

T. P.

Nicely build statue.

D. B.

Preferred it with canopy As it rains often

D. H.

Good variety of shops.

A. F.

My favourite lady!

A. M.

Sole reason I moved to Cambridge

G. P.

Very nice place.

N. R.

Interesting place and story

S. T.

Iconic statue in Coventry

A. S.

BEAUTIFUL place for pictures

G. F.

Quality with city fans❤️❤️

A. M.

Beautiful statue.

S. A.

Nice place to hangout

B. W.

Centre point in great city

R. D.

It a statue of lady godiva

Busy hub for the city centre

G. F.

If you look you are a Peeping Tom

R. U.

Perfect story ....

S. D.

Been there long time

L. S.

Nice

A. P.

Awesome.

L. Q.

Lovely view

L. E.

A must see for Coventry

김.

The ststue is nice....

d. b.

Statue what more can I say

C. T.

A nice representation of Lady Godiva

B. A. B. D. B. W.

One word beautiful

K. N.

Nice square...

A. C.

Just a statue haha

I. S.

Love it

A. B.

The icon centre of the city.

G. L.

Nice univercity city

M. P.

Loved it

L. K.

Nice theepennys!!

S. E. B.

She bears all

F. B.

Centre place of Coventry..

R. b.

Awesome

c. t.

A reminder of our heritage

N. W.

Lol yes! it is what it is ....

M. W.

Interesting monument

Great square

N. B.

The heart of Coventry.

k. k.

Famous gentlewoman

D. M.

My home town

E. B.

Beautiful

I. C.

Nice place 😉

A. K.

Good

R. 2.

Good

D. B.

Awesome

T. R.

Great

e. R.

Still naked!

f. t.

It's a statue

L. R.

Just a statute...

P. B.

Nice area,

S. L.

nice

K. B.

Coventry at its best

M. A.

Nice

E. U.

Wonderful 😍

J. J.

Nude metal.

N. C.

Worth a visit

J. K.

Nice

B. H.

Splendid horse.

J. T.

Tourist attraction

m. l.

Plenty of history

T. “. P.

Photo opportunitie

E. H.

Outside wilko

o. b.

Nice place

A. U.

Landmark

B. M.

Photo shoot

e. k.

Center of the Coventry

a. e.

Local monument

T. G. S.

Remembering the past

c. s.

Looking tatty

王.

(Translated) A statue with a story in the city center. Please visit with the gallery as it has some paintings about this statue (Original) 市中心的一座有故事的雕像。请搭配美术馆一起参观，因为它藏有的一部分画作有关于这个雕像

D. C.

(Translated) Lady Godiva is a character from an English medieval legend, (11th century) She was an Anglo-Saxon lady, famous for her kindness and beauty, married to Leofric (968-1057) Lord of Coventry. Its Anglo-Saxon name, Godgifu or Godgyfu, means gift of God ("gift of God") Latin Godiva. This lady, sympathized with the sufferings and hardships of her vassals, expressed her solidarity with them. She asked him to lower her taxes. The earl agreed, but on the condition that she tour Coventry on horseback, clad only in her long hair. The lady did so, agreeing with her neighbors that they would lock themselves in their houses so as not to disturb her nakedness. On the chosen day Lady Godiva walked naked through the town, mounted on her horse, while all the residents of Coventry remained locked up in their houses and with their windows closed, Leofric, moved by his wife's gesture, kept his promise and lowered the prices. taxes. (Original) Lady Godiva es un personaje de una leyenda medieval inglesa, (siglo XI) Era una dama anglosajona, famosa por su bondad y belleza, casada con Leofric (968-1057) señor de Coventry. Su nombre anglosajón, Godgifu o Godgyfu, quiere decir gift of God («regalo de Dios») latín Godiva. Esta dama, compadecida de los sufrimientos y apuros de sus vasallos, se solidarizó con ellos. Ella le pidió que rebajara sus impuestos. El conde accedió, pero con la condición de que ella recorriese Coventry a caballo, sin más vestidura que su largos cabellos. La dama así lo hizo, acordando con sus vecinos que estos se encerrarían en sus casas para no perturbarla en su desnudez. El día elegido Lady Godiva se paseó desnuda por el pueblo, montada en su caballo, mientras todos los vecinos de Coventry permanecían en sus casas encerrados y con las ventanas cerradas, Leofric, conmovido por el gesto de su esposa, cumplió su promesa y rebajó los impuestos.

D. L.

(Translated) It is in the middle of the square. It doesn't seem to be cleaning well. When I visited, it was doing something like a classic car festival, so there were a lot of things to see... but it's not recommended as a travel destination near London. (Original) 광장 한 가운데에 있습니다. 청소가 잘 안되고 있는 듯하네요. 제가 방문했을때는 클래식 카 페스티벌 같은 것을 하고있어서 그나마 볼거리가 다양했으나...런던 근교 여행지로는 비추입니다.

C. T.

(Translated) A nice square with some good restaurants and bars nearby. A lot of trash and junk in the area. (Original) O piață frumoasă cu niște restaurante și baruri bune în vecinătate. Cam multe gunoaie și cocalari în zonă.

A. D.

(Translated) A beautiful statue, nothing out of the ordinary except that it is naked. More interesting is the history of this lady. (Original) Красивая статуя, ничего необычного кроме того, что она голая. Более интересна сама история этой леди.

W. P.

(Translated) Every hour, when the bell of the clock rings, you can see the wooden sculptures simulating the famous episode of Lady Godiva (Original) De hora em hora, quando toca o sino do relógio, pode-se ver as esculturas de madeira simulando o famoso episódio de Lady Godiva

E. A.

(Translated) I think the square should be re-designed and improved. But the statue is beautiful. (Original) Creo que la plaza debería ser re diseñada y mejorada. Pero la estatua es bella.

M. T.

(Translated) Nothing in particular. (Original) Niente di particolare.

G. N.

(Translated) It is a beautiful monument located in a beautiful area. The only complaint is about the homeless people who are in that area. (Original) Este un monument frumos asezat intr-o zona frumoasa . Singura nemultumire este referitoare la oamenii fara adapost care sunt in acea zona .