Coventry & Warwickshire Business Guide 2017

60 / 96

58
Rugby Hall of Fame
Experience rugby's greats and the moments that defined the
sport at the new, state-of-the-art World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Take an inspirational journey through time by using the latest HD
touch-screen technology, from the game's humble origins to its
global present played by 7.73 million men, women and children.
Also learn about all 121 World Rugby national unions, understand
the variations of the sport and discover the moments that
created professionalism, Olympic inclusion and the values that
unite the sport from community to elite level.
St Mary’s Guildhall
St Mary’s Guildhall is one of the finest medieval guildhalls in
England, an unexpected treasure in the narrow, winding lanes
of Coventry’s historic cathedral quarter.
The Guildhall has stood at the heart of Coventry since 1340 and
has witnessed events of both national and local importance.
It served as the centre of King Henry VI’s court during the
Wars of the Roses and as a prison to Mary, Queen of Scots.
St Mary’s Guildhall is open to the public seasonally throughout
the year; please check the website for dates.
The Belfry
Walk in the footsteps of legends. The Belfry has become
synonymous with golf and is a mecca for both professional and
amateur players. Host to more Ryder Cup matches than any
other venue in the world, and steeped in tournament history,
as four-time host of the Ryder Cup, The Belfry has always
been a byword for world-class golf courses and thrilling
moments. Now, following a multi-million pound refurbishment,
the bedrooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, bars and spa more
than live up to the velvet-smooth greens.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The RSC is one of the world’s best known theatre companies.
Its aim is to connect people with Shakespeare and produce bold,
ambitious work with living writers, actors and artists. Situated on
the banks of the River Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is
a 1,040 seater auditorium that plays host to some of the finest
acting talent in the world. The Grade II listed building retains
many of the art deco features of the 1932 ShakespeareMemorial.
’’
‘‘The Royal Shakespeare Company is a place of creativity
and inspiration, training generations of artists and
developing the talent of the future. Stratford-upon-Avon
has welcomed theatre audiences for over a hundred
years and, since reopening our transformed theatres on
the banks of the Avon, more than a million visitors join us
each year to enjoy performances, exhibitions and events.
We work closely with regional partners and suppliers
and are proud to be a national company based in the
heart of Warwickshire, bringing Shakespeare to our
local audiences and sharing great art across the world.
Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director, and Catherine
Mallyon, RSC Executive Director