Why I Spent £48 to Stay in a Brutalist Hotel in Coventry

I’ve come to Coventry for a couple of days to visit one of Britain’s most fascinating cities. In this video I chat about Coventry Cathedral, post-war architecture, Brutalism, the city’s history of manufacturing, and why I’ve become increasingly interested in places that many people overlook. I also talk about solo travel in later life, travelling by train, staying in an inexpensive city-centre hotel, and how retirement has given me the freedom to follow my curiosity wherever it leads. For me, this kind of trip isn’t about ticking destinations off a list. It’s about learning, exploring, wandering, and allowing myself to spend time on the things that genuinely interest me. If you’ve ever wondered what retirement could look like beyond cruises, golf courses and bucket lists, perhaps this video will offer another perspective. I’d love to know in the comments: what unusual place have you visited simply because you were curious? #Retirement #SoloTravel #Coventry #EarlyRetirement #Brutalism #Cathedral #TrainTravel #TheImportanceOfBeing