Dame Goodyvers Daye
Broadgate House, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1FS
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 2024 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 & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 12 midday
Location & directions
Broadgate House, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1FS
- Directions:
- We will start in centre of Coventry Broadgate by Lady Godiva Statue
- Contact on day:
- Pru Porretta
- Telephone number:
- +447973654569
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
We will lead a colorful joyful procession with international costume and music from Broadgate to Priory Gardens for performances from choirs, dancing and picnic
