Whitley, Coventry
Whitley is a suburb of Coventry in the West Midlands of England.
Whitley is the home of Jaguar Cars Limited, which has a fully integrated design, research and development centre for all current and future Jaguar products. Despite having a supermarket, Whitley has a number of small shops, takeaways and businesses including a hair salon and a car entertainment shop. Whitley also has an IBIS hotel and a large sports centre.
Schools
Whitley has three schools: Whitley Abbey Community School, Alice Stevens, and Whitley Primary. Whitley Abbey Community School is a secondary school and sixth form for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is 11-18. Alice Stevens School is a special school (state sector) for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is 11-19.
History
Whitley was once home to the Whitley Zoo, which was a popular visitor attraction where visitors could enjoy feeding the animals as well as have donkey rides. There was a huge fibreglass zulu at the zoo's entrance.
Whitley Zoo was demolished in the 1970s. The Warwickshire Racquet and Health Club (formally known as Esporta) currently occupies the site.
External links
- Map sources for Whitley, Coventry
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