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Pictures of West Midlands

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of West Midlands, England.

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

The museum at Berkswell, Warwickshire

Berkswell (7 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

This must be one of England's loveliest villages, it is evocative of a life before urbanisation and modernity, it is that perfect idyll of much loved English country life where you can re-discover the peaceful tranquillity of yester-year...

Old Cathedral in Coventry, in the West Midlands

Coventry (151 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

Coventry has been at the heart of industry for many decades and has a great industrial past...

Dawn

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Midlands

Path to the house at Moseley Old Hall

Moseley Old Hall (5 Pictures)

Elizabethan house, famous for its association with Charles II..

Packwood House

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.....

Early morning at Doultons Clay Pit Saltwells Nature Reserve

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (56 Pictures)

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A picture of Soho House

Soho House (1 Pictures)

Matthew Boulton was born in Snow Hill, Birmingham in 1728. His father was a Toy maker, and the young Matthew was eventually to.....

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The Black Country
Added by Stephanie Jackson


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