West Midlands, Visitor & Tourism Guide
Shakespeare and Darwin, the Industrial Revolution and Natural Beauty
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, birthplace of Charles Darwin, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Remarkably beautiful, remarkably well stocked with exquisite historical buildings, remarkably good fun. As a region, it doesn't get the coverage it deserves as it's a special place.
To the west of central England. Borders Wales, South West England, South East England, East Midlands and North West England.
The West Midlands consists of the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Pretty much in its centre is Birmingham, the second largest city in the UK by population.
Peak District and Cotswolds
The Peak District National Park extends down into Staffordshire in the north east of the region. There are plenty of other Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cotswolds, Malvern Hills, Shropshire Hills and Cannock Chase all provide exceptional walking, natural beauty, top places to stay for either a weekend break or longer holiday.
Ironbridge
The West Midlands has plenty of world class attractions from its UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ironbridge to its amazing castles such as Warwick, from its art galleries to its cathedrals. There's Shakespeare's birthplace and Ann Hathaway's Cottage, the region's glorious canals and Hereford's 'Mappa Mundi'.
Places in which to base yourself
There are so many extraordinary places to visit that it's difficult to know where to start. Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Hereford, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye are all fine places. As are Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Worcester and Ironbridge. For hustle and bustle, there's Birmingham, for intimacy there's Broadway in the Cotswolds.
External Links
www.visitwestmidlands.co.uk
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Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, England Approximately 4.0 miles away. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Contains the largest collection of works by Edward Burne-Jones in the world. Fine art collection includes work by Canaletto, Lowry, Gainsborough and Picasso. Other collections cover cer... |
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Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, England Approximately 4.0 miles away. Public square in central Birmingham. Home to Birmingham's City Council which was built in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Next to the Council House is BM&AG (Birmingham's Museum and Art Gallery)... |
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Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, England Approximately 4.4 miles away. A commercial area since medieval times in central Birmingham. Most know today for its Selfridges store (pictured). From the Bullring Birmingham's website: 'Britain’s second city has a long history as a leading centre of... |
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 Less than a mile away. Total Rooms: 168; Rates: £34 - £240 Per Night Superbly located close to the M5, M6, M42 and M40 junctions, this hotel is only 4 miles 6 4 km from Birmingham city centre and all its attractions... |
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Approximately 1.5 miles away. Total Rooms: 106; Rates: £35 - £105 Per Night The Birmingham Great Barr Hotel is located just 20 minutes from the centre of Birmingham in the leafy suburb of Great Barr... |
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 Approximately 1.7 miles away. Total Rooms: 10; Rates: £29 - £49 Per Night This small, friendly family-run hotel is just 3 miles 5 km north-west Birminghama s city centre and offers free on-site parking, and en suite accommodation at good-value rates... |
