Pictures of West Midlands

About the county of West Midlands

The West Midlands is situated in the heart of England and has been a metropolitan county since 1974. The county town of Birmingham is England's second largest city. 1990 saw the opening of 'Cadbury World', the only purpose built visitor centre in the United Kingdom devoted entirely to chocolate. Birmingham also offers a host of fascinating museums, stately homes, historic castles and beautiful gardens. Other notable towns include Coventry, Dudley, Solihull, and Wolverhampton.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Midlands

Dudley (78 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town...

Edgbaston (28 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

Edgbaston is a district of wide leafy roads lined with elegant houses, lately these have become interspersed with more modern buildings, yet the suburb has somehow managed to retain much of its 19th and early 20th century charm...

Stourbridge (14 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

Within the vast urban sprawl that surrounds Birmingham, otherwise known as the City of a Thousand Trades, lies the once great centre for crystal glassware, Stourbridge...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Midlands

Dudley Zoo (17 Pictures)

Dudley Zoo is home to some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals. They live amongst the majestic ruins of Dudley Castle.....

Packwood House (135 Pictures)

This is a gorgeous richly timber-framed mid-Tudor house with additions from the 17th-century. It was probably built for John.....

The Black Country Living Museum (26 Pictures)

This is a delightful outdoor museum developed with flair and imagination to celebrate all that is best of the rich social and.....

Wightwick Manor (19 Pictures)

At first glance visitors to Wightwick immediately gain the impression of a glorious building left over from the illustrious Tudor.....

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West Midlands Articles

The Black Country
Added by Stephanie Jackson

Restoration of The Hovel - a hidden rural relic in the centre of Birmingham
Added by Mike Allmey