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Coventry Central Baths, Coventry
Coventry Central Baths in February 2020
The north elevation of Coventry Central Baths, showing the unusual winged roofline
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Alternative namesCoventry Sports & Leisure Centre
General information
TypeLeisure centre
Architectural styleModernist
AddressFairfax Street
Town or cityCoventry
CountryEngland
Coordinates52°24′33″N 1°30′16″W / 52.4091°N 1.50452°W / 52.4091; -1.50452
Construction started1962
Completed1966
Opened23 April 1966
Closed15 February 2020
OwnerCoventry City Council
Technical details
Structural systemSteel frame, brick cladding
Design and construction
Architect(s)Coventry City Architect's Department (Arthur Ling, Terence Gregory), Michael McLellan principal architect, Paul Beney assistant in charge
DesignationsGrade II Listed
Website
http://coventrysports.co.uk/centres/coventry-sports-and-leisure-centre

Coventry Central Baths was a leisure centre in Coventry, England. It is located on Fairfax Street in the city centre, and was the main building of the Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre until its closure in February 2020.

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