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.
Visit Shropshire
Shropshire is a county of rolling hills, half‑timbered towns and peaceful countryside – and it’s also home to some of the most remarkable chapters in England’s story.
We’ve gathered our favourite historic places to explore, from royal hideouts and ancient Roman cities to pioneering landmarks of the Industrial Revolution.
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Boscobel House and The Royal Oak, Shropshire
A royal great escape and a great day out.
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Iron Bridge
The world's first iron bridge and an icon of the Industrial Revolution.
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Discover the building that changed skylines across the world forever.
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Stokesay Castle
England’s finest – and most picturesque – medieval fortified manor house.
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Wenlock Priory, Shropshire
Decorative monastic ruins in tranquil gardens.
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Wroxeter Roman City
Discover life in a lost Roman city
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.
Discover eventsStay in Worcestershire
Located in the grounds of Witley Court and Gardens, stay in the Pool House which sleeps up to 8 people.
Discover glorious rhododendron-lined paths that lead you to the ruined mansion - with its magnificent fountain featuring Perseus and Andromeda.
Book your stay in the Pool HouseMay 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 TermHistory 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 exploringJoin English Heritage
Become a member today from £44 a year and enjoy a host of benefits including free unlimited entry for you and up to six kids to over 400 historic sites including Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Hadrian's Wall.
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