Visit Coventry this Winter

There's a breathtaking big wheel and Christmas market in Broadgate

Author: Jordan Ingram Published 29th Nov 2023

This Christmas, prepare for a breathtaking journey above the historic city of Coventry as the big wheel makes its grand debut in the heart of the city centre. You can discover a whole new perspective of Coventry’s charm from the top of this iconic attraction. But that’s not all, there's a festive market that promises to be a treasure trove of delicious eats, delightful drinks, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Open from Saturday 18 November and running to Sunday 7 January, the big wheel and the market will be working their festive magic from 11am to 10pm in Broadgate every day, except for Christmas Day.

To guarantee your spot, save 15% and book your tickets online.

Now take part in our Christmas song lyrics quiz:

Lyrics...

Guess the song from these lyrics, and then scroll down for the answers:


1) "This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special."


2) "Let the Christmas spirit ring, later we'll have some pumpkin pie."


3) "Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day."


4) "You know that sweet Santa Clause is on the way."


5) "Feed the world."


6) "I've got 5 more nights until you're next to me, 4 more days of being lonely."


7) "So this is Xmas and what have you done."


8) "Look to the future now, It's only just begun."


9) "You were handsome, you were pretty, Queen of New York City."


10) "Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me."


11) "Baby if you've got to go away, don't think I could take the pain."


12) "Soon the bells will start and the thing that'll make 'em ring is the carol that you sing."


13) "I sing this song to pass the time away, driving in my car."


14) "Snow is falling all around me."

1) Wham! - 'Last Christmas'


2) Brenda Lee - 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'


3) Mariah Carey - 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'


4) Wizzard - 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'


5) Band Aid 30 - 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'


6) Leona Lewis - 'One More Sleep'


7) John Lennon and Yoko Ono - 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'


8) Slade - 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'


9) The Pogues - 'Fairytale of New York''


10) Elton John - 'Step Into Christmas'


11) East 17 - 'Stay Another Day'


12) Michael Bublé - 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas'


13) Chris Rea - 'Driving Home For Christmas'


14) Shakin' Stevens - 'Merry Christmas Everyone'


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