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Join in the fun celebrating the River Sherbourne at this FREE festival at FarGo Village, Coventry on 7th and 8th September, between 11am and 4pm each day.
The festival will deliver an exciting lineup of activities to showcase the creativity, culture and passion of the local community, and has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players, through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Attendees can look forward to a variety of free activities, including theatrical performances, live music, mural painting, storytelling sessions, guided river walks, interactive crafts and workshops. There will be opportunities to meet and take photos with the Sherbourne Valley Project’s mascot, Lady Good-Diver, who represents this special river.
SATURDAY 7TH & SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
11AM - 4PM
FarGo Village, Far Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5ED
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What will be happening at a glance?
- Live music
- Talks and presentations on main stage
- Virtual Reality
- Theatre Performances
- Many stalls from local organisations protecting nature
- Crafts
- Films
- Mural Painting
- Storytelling
- Face Painting
- Guided Walks
- Lady Good-Diver Mascot
- Outdoor Games
- Cookies and Ice Cream!
What did last year's River Festival look like?
Wayfinding information:
We recommend travelling on foot, bike or by bus. The entrance to the festival will be on Far Gosford Street. There are several bike racks on site to store your bike as you enjoy the festival. If travelling by bus, the 13 or the X18 drop you closest to the entrance.
If travelling by car, please head to the FarGo website to see the nearest car parks and number of spaces available. There are 2 disabled parking spaces on Far Gosford Street and Grafton Street, but please note that these are not guaranteed to be available, and if using we recommend arranging a drop off so that the spaces can be kept free for others who need access.
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In March 2025, we will be carrying out restoration works in Charterhouse Heritage Park with approved contractors. The project aims to re-naturalise the River Sherbourne which flows through Coventry, improving it for nature and for local communities. There will be several elements to this particular restoration project, all of which will have a positive effect on the river and surrounding area in both short-term and long-term scenarios.
In November 2024, we will be carrying out restoration works in Lake View Park with approved contractors Ecolibrium Environmental Contracting Ltd. The project will have multiple elements, including on-river and off-river restoration, which will improve features for people and nature.
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A selection of community events and conservation activities from March, showcasing the diverse ways the Sherbourne Valley Project engaged with volunteers and local groups. From tree planting and litter picking to educational talks and creative photography sessions, these events reflect our ongoing commitment to nature restoration and community involvement.
Through interactive activities, wildlife exhibits, and discussions, the project engaged with young communities and promoted nature conservation and sustainability.
