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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...

German Christmas market

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...

Coventry

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Midlands

Coventry Cathedral Alter tapestry of Christ in Glory

Coventry Cathedral (37 Pictures)

The stunning modern cathedral designed by Sir Basil Spence replaces Coventry's cathedral of the 14th and 15th-centuries. The.....

Tiger

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.....

Path to the house at Moseley Old Hall

Moseley Old Hall (5 Pictures)

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

Wightwick Manor with springtime blooms

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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The Black Country
Added by Stephanie Jackson


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