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🏆Before there was championship dominance, there was this! 🏁 🏎️💨 The 2003 Jaguar Formula One car in our collection represents the final seasons of Jaguar Racing before the team was sold and transformed into what would become Red Bull Racing! ✨ Two decades later, F1 technology has evolved dramatically: 🔋 Hybrid power units 📡 Real-time data analytics 💻 Advanced simulation & aero development 🛠️ Energy recovery systems But the DNA of innovation, speed and engineering ambition remains the same. See where one chapter of modern F1 history began at Coventry Transport Museum 📲 #F1 #Formulaone #F1racing #racing #Redbull #Redbullracing #Jaguar #Cars #Manufacturing
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Silent Book Sessions are coming to Coventry Transport Museum 🎉 Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, with our first Silent Book Session. Take the opportunity to sit down, bring a drink and immerse yourself in a book of your choice. Plus, there will be a chance for an open discussion to see what you think of the book you are reading. 📆 Saturday 23 May | 10am - 12pm | Drop in 🎟️ Included with admission, discounted museum tickets available for attendees https://ow.ly/3m5K50YWzcw
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7 days ago
🩵 Don’t forget — our exclusive 1987 Sky Blues Bus pin badge is now available in store! 🚍 ⚽️ Created in collaboration with Coventry City Football Club and Etch and Pin, this special release celebrates nearly 40 years of Sky Blues history! Available exclusively from us and CCFC for just £6.00 — once they’re gone, they’re gone! Grab yours today! 🛍️ #PUSB #SkyBlues #CCFC #CoventryCityFootballClub #CoventryCity #Coventry #Football #1987CupFinal
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8 days ago
🩵 Sky Blues fans, don’t miss this! 🩵 🎟️ CCFC season ticket holders can enjoy FREE entry to the Coventry Transport Museum on today and tomorrow!! 🗓️ Come and see the iconic 1987 Sky Blue Bus, following it's return from monday's celebration! Plus, for just a £5 donation, you can even climb aboard and snap a photo on top of the bus! 📸 ⏰ Available 10:30am - 3pm | Simply show your season ticket at the Box Office for free entry. ⚠️ Please note: Access to the bus is not suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility or balance difficulties due to steep, narrow stairs. #PUSB #CCFC #CoventryCityFootballClub #CoventryCity #SkyBlues #SkyBlueBus #Coventry
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8 days ago
Not sure where to take the kids this May half term? 🚗 Head to Coventry Transport Museum and playfully explore differences and similarities between old and new stuff. 🧒 Tinker | Make | Play Engineers - Old vs New 📆 Wednesday & Saturdays | 23, 27 & 30 May 2026 | 11am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Included with admission PLUS! When you purchase General Admission tickets, you can revisit as many times as you like throughout 2026 😎 (Please note that this does not apply to Go CV Day Passes.) Find out more: https://ow.ly/svIZ50XNhK6
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8 days ago
🎉 We're #HIRING at CV Life: 🕰️ Archives Assistant | Closing: 18 May - Support the delivery and development of Coventry Archives as part of the wider Culture Coventry service. ⚔️ Lunt Roman Fort Camp Coordinator | Closing: 12 May - Turn history into hands‑on fun and help children make memories they’ll talk about for years. 🌊 Waterpark Supervisor | Closing: 11 May - Supervise our waterpark, ensuring customers experience is at the highest level. 🛝 Casual Learning Facilitator | Closing: 10 May - Deliver engaging activities and events as part of our Learning and Engagement programme. Find out more and apply now: /job-vacancy/
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8 days ago
🥳🎂 Birthday Parties at CV Life!🎂🥳 👧🧒 Give your child a birthday they’ll never forget! 🎉 From bouncing and climbing to dinosaur adventures, CV Life has exciting, stress-free parties for every child, including: 💦 The Wave Splash Parties ⚔️ Legends of Rome Parties 🎨 Arty Parties 🏰 Bouncy Castle Parties 🛠️ Super STEM parties 🦖 Dippy Parties! 🐙 Soft Play Parties 🏊‍♂️ Swimming Parties Book your unforgettable celebration today! 📲 /children-parties/
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9 days ago
🚍🩵 Now available in store! 🩵🚍 Check out our brand-new pin badge, created in collaboration with Coventry City Football Club and Etch and Pin! ⚽️ 🚎 Priced at just £6.00, this exclusive design celebrates the iconic 1987 Sky Blues bus and nearly 40 years of football history. A must-have piece for any Sky Blues supporter or memorabilia collector! ✨ Now available in store. Grab your piece of history today before they’re gone! 🩵 #PUSB #SkyBlues #CCFC #CoventryCityFootballClub #CoventryCity #Coventry #Football #1987CupFinal
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9 days ago
The clock is ticking! ⏳ This is it—the LAST WEEKEND to nominate a deserving local family for our Big Three experiences! Imagine gifting a year of: 🌊 Infinite splashes at The Wave 🏎️ Incredible history at the Transport Museum 🎨 Endless creativity at the Herbert Don’t let this chance to celebrate a great Coventry family slip away. It only takes a minute to nominate, but the memories will last all year! How to enter: 🔗 Tap the link in our bio. 📝 Fill out the quick nomination form. ✨ Tell us why they deserve a year of fun! Entries close Monday 11th May. Get those nominations in now! #coventry #coventrycity #familydaysout #daysoutwithkids #activitiesforkids
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9 days ago
🩵 Sky Blues fans, don’t miss this! 🩵 🎟️ CCFC season ticket holders can enjoy FREE entry to the Coventry Transport Museum on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May! 🗓️ Come and see the iconic 1987 Sky Blue Bus, following it's return from monday's celebration! Plus, for just a £5 donation, you can even climb aboard and snap a photo on top of the bus! 📸 ⏰ Available 10:30am - 3pm | Simply show your season ticket at the Box Office for free entry. ⚠️ Please note: Access to the bus is not suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility or balance difficulties due to steep, narrow stairs. #PUSB #CCFC #CoventryCityFootballClub #CoventryCity #SkyBlues #SkyBlueBus #Coventry
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10 days ago
🩵 What a day to remember! 🩵 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us — the atmosphere was incredible! 🚎 We hope you loved seeing our iconic 1973 Daimler Fleetline back where it belongs, surrounded by Sky Blues fans and playing its part in another special moment in Coventry’s story ✨ Moments like these remind us how powerful football and community can be — and how proud we all are to be part of it. 🏆 A massive congratulations to the players for everything they’ve achieved - Roll on the Premiership… we’re ready! ⚽ #SkyBlues #CoventryCity #PUSB #CoventryCelebrates
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12 days ago
🩵 We’re getting everything ready for today's festival — and we’re bringing more than just the bus! Here’s what you can look forward to on the day: 🚎 Adopt the Sky Blues bus — your chance to support and be part of Coventry history 👕 Brand new merchandise! Including t-shirts, key rings, stuffed toys, and the chance to pre-order our exclusive new Sky Blues Bus pin badge, created in collaboration with Etch & Pin 🌟 NEW attraction pass — explore the history of the Sky Blues and Coventry across two fantastic museums - Coventry Transport Museum and Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, PLUS enjoy 3 visits to The Wave Waterpark! Season ticket holders — this one’s for you! 🗓️ On 9th & 10th May, you’ll have an exclusive opportunity to step aboard the Sky Blues bus at the Coventry Transport Museum and grab a photo for just £5! Available 10:30am – 3:00pm. Simply show your season ticket at the Box Office to redeem. Be sure to visit out stall, grab some merch, and be part of the celebration! ✨
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