Record breaking crowds have helped make Godiva Festival 2011 the most successful yet in the event’s fourteen year history.

More than 120,000 people visited the Festival, which took place at Coventry’s War Memorial Park from 1 to 3 July, breaking last year’s record attendance figures of 90,000.

Showcasing some of the finest local, national and International artists including Blancmange, Heaven 17, Young Knives, Jon Fratelli, Lethal Bizzle, The Selecter, Athlete, The Magnets and Sandi Thom and featuring live comedy, local bands,family entertainment, Godiva Carnival, Roller Rink and lots more…there certainly was something for all the family to enjoy!

Next year: Friday 29 June – Sunday 1 July 2012

Preparations are now underway for next year’s celebrations so please keep checking the website, follow us on Twitter @godivafestival, or ‘like’ Godiva Festival on Facebook for further details regarding Godiva 2012.