Coventry’s Sports Fest is set to return for six days of free activities this summer

Coventry’s Sports Fest is back with free activities this summer. The event will feature a wide range of sports and wellness activities for all ages and abilities.

Local sports clubs and organizations will be present, showcasing their skills and offering opportunities to engage with the sport’s national governing bodies. Cricket, laser tag, archery, augmented reality games, dancing and table tennis are all on the week’s schedule and more.

Councilor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, described the Sports Festival as a highlight of Coventry’s summer event calendar and said it was loved by residents of the city.

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“Previous Sports Fest events have attracted thousands of residents and visitors. Be sure to add the dates to your diary and join us downtown.”

Event sponsor CV Life’s COO Steve Wiles said the company was delighted to be part of Sports Fest again this year.

“This event promises to be fantastic and we look forward to seeing many smiling faces and families enjoying the activities. We hope to see a great turnout for a week of free outdoor fun and get lots of people active this summer holiday.”

The event, which takes place in Broadgate, will run from Tuesday 6 August to Sunday 11 August from 10am to 4pm each day.