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Visit - West Midlands

From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the West Midlands region is packed with great days out for everyone this season.

Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire

Fit for Queen Elizabeth I

Witley Court, Worcestershire

A striking ruined mansion and gardens

Goodrich Castle, Ross-on-Wye

A stunning medieval castle

Highlights from the West Midlands

Hunt down hiding kings and enjoy vast vistas across several counties in the stunning West Midlands and North West. 

Stunning sites in Shropshire

From romantic castles to industrial mills, world heritage iron bridges to Roman ruins, there's something for everyone in the beautiful county of Shropshire. 

  • Iron Bridge

    The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

  • Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

    Discover the building that changed skylines across the world forever.

  • Stokesay Castle

    England’s finest – and most picturesque – medieval fortified manor house.

  • Wroxeter Roman City

    Discover life in a lost Roman city

 Place(s) To Stay

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Upcoming events in the West Midlands

We have events for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission. 

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Things to do in the West Midlands

  • Spotlight On Stokesay Castle

    Although Stokesay owes its preservation to sympathetic conservation and its surprisingly peaceful history, Stokesay has seen its share of drama. Its first owner drowned and another went bankrupt - discover what else in instore at this unusual castle.

  • Days out with dogs

    Explore our sites with your four-legged friends this summer.

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May Half Term

Start planning your May half-term with family adventures across our sites.

Join our exciting Mystery Missions, where young explorers can uncover clues, solve puzzles, and bring history to life.

At Stonehenge, you'll find a special Playhenge experience, packed with hands-on activities to keep kids entertained all day long.

Plan your May Half Term
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History never looked so good

Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.

With two bank holidays and May half-term coming up, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.

Start exploring
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