Accessibility

Accessibility is an important part of Coventry city centre. Coventry BID want the city centre to be a place where everyone feels welcome and able to enjoy everything it has to offer.

Across Coventry city centre, businesses, venues and public spaces are working to make their spaces more accessible and inclusive for all visitors. From accessible travel options and parking to step-free access and supportive facilities, many organisations are committed to helping make the city centre easier to navigate and enjoy.

Whether you’re planning your visit, looking for accessibility information, or checking facilities before you arrive, this page brings together useful guidance to help you prepare.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking spaces are available throughout Coventry city centre, including various car parks and select on-street locations. These spaces aim to provide easier access to shops, services, venues, and attractions within the city.

We recommend checking the individual car parks or local authority guidance for the most up-to-date information on accessible parking locations and availability before you travel.

All on-street parking is free for disabled badge holders, and there are no time restrictions unless specified on the bay signage. Additionally, parking is free for cars displaying visible disabled badges in all council-owned car parks.

Council-owned car parks:

Salt Lane car park- Salt Lane Multi-Storey Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Spon street Car park-Spon Street Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Bishop street/Silver Street Car park- Bishop Street / Silver Street Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Gosford Street Car park- Gosford Street Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Grosvenor road car park-Grosvenor Road Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Grove Street Car park- Grove Street Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Lower Ford Street Car park-  Lower Ford Street Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Manor House Car park-  Manor House Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

New Union Street Car park-New Union Street Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Railway Station Car park-Railway Station Multi-Storey Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Whitefriars Car Park- Whitefriars Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

Car Parks where normal charges apply:

Lower Precinct-Find us – Lower Precinct

West Orchards car park- West Orchards Multi-Storey Car Park – Parking – Coventry City Council

NCP Belgrade Plaza-Coventry city centre parking

Skydome Arena- Skydome – Coventry – APCOA

Alternatively, please visit the car parking page on our website for more information.

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilet facilities are available across Coventry city centre.

These facilities are designed to support visitors with a range of accessibility needs and help make spending time in the city centre more comfortable and convenient.

As availability and opening times may vary, we recommend checking directly with individual venues or facilities before visiting.

Public toilet locations:

Central Library toilets- Toilet Map: Home

West Orchards toilets-Customer Services – West Orchards

Lower Precinct Toilets

Some locations may also offer Changing Places facilities. These toilets provide additional space and equipment designed to support people with more complex needs and their carers.

Please check directly with the relevant venue for availability and opening times.

Shopmobility

The ShopMobility unit is situated on the ground floor of Salt Lane Car Park, directly behind the Upper Precinct. –ShopMobility (Mobility Pathways) – Coventry City Council

This service, provided by Mobility Pathways on behalf of Coventry City Council, offers both powered and unpowered wheelchairs as well as mobility scooters. It is designed for individuals with either permanent or temporary limited mobility, granting them greater independence to navigate the pedestrian shopping areas in Coventry city centre.