Immediately north of the ruined cathedral, Holy Trinity has been the parish church of central Coventry since the 12th century and is one of the few medieval buildings to have survived the Blitz largely intact. Its spire — at 237 feet, the third tallest in England — has been a city landmark for centuries. Inside, the scale of the building is impressive: the nave is broad and light, with generous clerestory windows, and the stone piers give it a calm, unhurried quality that is welcome after the drama of the cathedral complex next door.
The church has some outstanding medieval features: a set of misericords in the choir stalls, a 15th-century font, and the celebrated Doom painting above the chancel arch, discovered during Victorian restoration work. The painting dates from around 1430 and shows the Last Judgement with remarkable detail and colour. Entry is free; the church is usually open during the day.