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

Birmingham (224 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of West Midlands

Birmingham, Britain's second city, known as the city of a thousand trades, has long been recognised as one of the World's most important manufacturing and commercial centres...

Halesowen (5 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

For several centuries Halesowen was a farming region and despite the spread of urban sprawl the region still has nearby open beauty spots...

Solihull (63 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Midlands

Aston Hall (10 Pictures)

This magnificent Jacobean mansion is currently undergoing a 10 million pound make-over to both the Hall, its range of buildings.....

Coventry Transport Museum (20 Pictures)

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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.....

Walsall Arboretum (1 Pictures)

Gracious Victorian park of immense charm just a few minutes walk away from the town. It is a peaceful oasis for quiet walks.....

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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