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St John the Baptist Church, Coventry
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionCoventry
St John the Baptist Church, Coventry
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St John the Baptist Church, Coventry
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MarkUK97
April 23, 2022
Hiking
The church was founded in 1344 by Isabella of France, who granted the guild of St John a piece of land called "Babbelak" for the construction of a chapel in …
Bumble-Bee
August 13, 2025
Hiking
Visitors delight in the stained glass, carvings, altarpieces, green men and grotesques that fill this jewel in Coventry’s mediaeval crown.
Tucked away on the last window on the church's South Side is the awesome War Memorial containing those men of the parish who died in WW1.
The solemn gothic style which depicts the Patron Saints of Great Britain and Ireland is countered by the starkness of the narrative, "Pray for the souls of those who gave their lives for their country 1914 - 1918.
Tucked away on the last window on the church's South Side is the awesome War Memorial containing those men of the parish who died in WW1.
The solemn gothic style which depicts the Patron Saints of Great Britain and Ireland is countered by the starkness of the narrative, "Pray for the souls of those who gave their lives for their country 1914 - 1918.
Włóczykij- Snufkin
August 2, 2026
Hiking
The church is located in the city center. Nicely preserved with a rich interior.
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Best routes near St John the Baptist Church, Coventry
3.38km
00:53
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Explore Coventry's historic city centre on this easy 2.1-mile urban hike, passing landmarks like the Cathedral ruins and Old Grammar School.
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7
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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5.27km
01:23
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40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 90 m
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