Dame Goodyvers Daye
Broadgate City Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1NH
A colourful musical procession showcasing all cultures and faiths that make up the Godiva family of Coventry today. Beautiful Traditional costumes from around the world, worn by the Godiva Sisters. A Giant Phoenix, a Chinese Dragon, an Indian Elephant, a Coventry Horse, handmade umbrellas and flags will all dance their way from the centre of Broadgate, once the entrance of the medieval Coventry castle to the first cathedral of Coventry. The Priory Gardens to where Godiva’s first church stood circa 1043 . Where Dances, songs, craft stalls and a community picnic will all be celebrated for everyone to enjoy. Come and celebrate a modern feast day as part of Heritage Open Days 2025 A feast day Dame Goodyvers Daye celebrating the great Legendary Lady Godiva that was first started by the Cappers and felt makers Guild more than five hundred years ago and still continues to this day with the spirit of Godiva led by the official Lady Godiva and her multi-cultural Godiva Sisters of Coventry today.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1000-1130
Location & directions
Broadgate City Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1NH
- Directions:
- Broadgate city centre Coventry then procession to Priory gardens for performance. IF BAD WEATHER – All events to take place in Holy Trinity church.
- Contact on day:
- Pru Porretta
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
You are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch with the Godiva Sisters bringing tokens of their multi-cultural food.
