Guide to the Heart of England
Whether it's rolling fields, winding canals,thriving cities or quaint villages you're after, the Heart of England offers something for everyone to enjoy and explore. With top attractions, a world-class cultural scene, superb shopping, fantastic nightlife, major international events and exhibitions, the Heart of England is a welcome break - whatever the weather. |
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Birmingham is a diverse and dynamic city, offering a world class cultural scene, superb shopping, top attractions, fantastic nightlife, major international events and exhibitions and access to some of England's most beautiful countryside. Visit Birmingham and you will see a city transformed, a city with renewed confidence and character and a city with attractions and facilities to rival the very best in Europe.
Take time to visit the Cotswolds, taking in many honey-coloured villages. The potteries of Staffordshire to the north of the region are juxtaposed with Shakespeare's Stratford-on-Avon (which is home of Shakespeare's Birthplace and Houses including Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's Farm, The Royal Shakespeare Company and many family attractions) and the nearby lesser-known parts of Warwickshire. Close by lies the Black Country, and a visit here will reveal a rich steam of art, crafts, tradition and culture with modern architectural design sitting alongside villages from the Victorian era.
Explore the counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire along the beautiful borderlands of England and Wales, sampling the myriad of excellent restaurants and locally produced food. Don't forget to discover the real taste of the countryside in Herefordshire's famous cider. In Worcestershire you will find fine churches, a spectacular cathedral, historic buildings and a thriving arts scene with internationally acclaimed festivals and events.
This region really does have everything anyone could wish for. Take to the water and enjoy a boat trip through some of the most beautiful and historic waterways in the country, experience ancient legends and customs, from tales of Robin Hood to Well Dressing, tour the many grand houses and gardens, or take the kids to award winning theme parks. See world famous craftsmen, discover myths, legends and centuries of heritage in castles, historic houses and their beautiful gardens in every county across this region. A must visit is Cadbury World in Bournville where the history, the making and the magic of chocolate is there for all to savour.
Warwick Castle is the ancestral home of the Earls of Warwick and the 'King Maker'. It is the finest medieval castle in England, bringing to life 1000 years of history. A visit here boasts many attractions, including periodic displays of swordmanship, jousting and birds of prey.
The area is also renowned for its industrial heritage and Ironbridge is the birthplace of the industrial revolution and there are nine award winning museums and sites that tell this momentous story. Enjoy a visit to the open-air Black Country Living Museum in Dudley where Victorian times have been magically recreated. Houses, shops, a chapel, school and the Bottle and Glass Inn pub are just some of the buildings that have been meticulously reconstructed to recreate an era of manufacturing enterprise at the heart of industrial Britain.
There's a wide choice of zoos and wildlife centres in this region including Twycross Zoo and West Midlands Safari Park. Dudley Zoo and Castle is home to a wide variety of animals from around the world- an education unit, tropical centre and reptile house provides visitors the opportunity to see and learn about animals from every continent. The Heart of England is also home to some of the country's most famous theme parks, so don't miss out on the thrills and spills of Drayton Manor Park and Alton Towers!
This is just a taster of what's on offer in the region, so book to stay in one of Hotelshop's fantastic selection of hotels in the Heart of England and the surrounding area, and discover the rest yourself! |
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