For hundreds of years the ruins of Coventry's first Cathedral lay hidden beneath the City Centre. The 'Phoenix Initiative', Coventry's Millennium project, gave archaeologists the opportunity to excavate this important site. Over several years the remains of many of the medieval buildings were uncovered.

Some of the ruins have been reburied for their protection, but gardens have been designed over them to reflect the archaeology below. The garden built over the site of the cloister includes the Visitor Centre, which not only houses some of the incredible finds from the excavation, but also tells the story of this amazing part of Coventry's history.

The Priory Undercrofts offer a fascinating glimpse into the best preserved remains of Coventry's original Benedictine monastery, dissolved by Henry VIII. Discovered and excavated by the Coventry Archaeological Team as part of the Phoenix Initiative, stone vaulted rooms, a courtyard, doorways and passages are open for visitors to experience by guided tour.