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About the county of West Midlands
A county in England
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.Or see below for all the magical places West Midlands has to offer, including the best accommodation for those wishing to stay in an historic property or picturesque setting..
Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Midlands
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...
Coventry (150 Pictures)
in the county of West Midlands
Coventry has been at the heart of industry for many decades and has a great industrial past...
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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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.....
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (56 Pictures)
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Selly Manor (6 Pictures)
Take a step back in time at the old Tudor house in south Birmingham. Selly Park Museum is set in the leafy area of Bournville.....
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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