Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Something went wrong, please try again later. Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox For a number of years now Coventry has been a place in transition. City of Culture, a global pandemic and a gradual but definite evolution into a student city have all left their marks. As towers rise changing our skyline, the city centre south scheme will alter the aesthetic further. The repurposing of the old Ikea building will bring more change - particularly culturally. But as much as things change, there is lots that stays the same. Landmarks like cathedrals old and new, and Cathedral Quarters as a whole, are lovingly maintained, kept pristine while reflecting its historical importance, while our museums and galleries continue to attract acclaim. READ MORE: Mystery surrounds sudden closure of Nuneaton town centre shop after almost 40 years But there is a spot just outside the city centre that often gets overlooked. CoventryLive visited recently to soak up its atmosphere. Coventry Canal Basin is a historic part of the city's past as an industrial city, but as that industry waned through time, the basin has remained and been given perfunctory and what almost seems like reluctant due care and maintenance . But it's a beautiful spot with stunning views and for those interested in Coventry's history, it is an absolute treasure trove. But it is a place that seems to be forgotten about - maybe its location just outside the ring road is a contributing factor. In the past 15 or so years one of the only mainstays is music venue The Tin - not only a massive supporter of live and local music, but also home to a council-led initiative to encourage young musicians called Coventry Music. (Image: CoventryLive) In recent years, post lockdown, the basin is having a bit of resurgence - new ventures are drawing in a crowd again. Cafes have outdoor seating areas that are often heaving at the weekends, especially if the weather is good. Much-loved city cafe Playwrights seems to have had a big impact on footfall. The day I visited, inside was practically full and tables outside by the water were also occupied. (Image: CoventryLive) To complement Playwrights is Gorety Portuguese café, which sells a delightful almond tart. Gorety is thriving thanks to a loyal clientele that has grown from just the local Iberian student contingent from the city's university, into locals who go there for something a bit different. But the place as a whole, lovely as it is, feels like a missed opportunity - it has bags of potential if it was just given the chance to shine and show off its qualities. It needs a bit of love, but it also needs the powers that be to invest in it a bit more. (Image: CoventryLive) One resident who is a regular at the basin said: "I love it here. It's so tranquil and peaceful. I come a few times a month, have a bite to eat. I might sit and read a book and just watch the water." Another said: "I think there could be more here to attract a younger audience - a few bars maybe, something a bit like what they have in Birmingham but obviously on a smaller scale." As previously mentioned, with Coventry a city of growth and change, perhaps this overlooked part of the city centre could be next in line for some development. What are your thoughts on the canal basin? Let us know in the comments.