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Central England and the Midlands

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Central England and the Midlands remains a place of outstanding natural beauty steeped in history, art, and culture. Abounding with verdant valleys, rolling hills, and meandering waterways that stand in stark contrast with craggy peaks of the Peak district, the dramatic landscape is possibly the region's most charming feature. With Stratford-upon-Avon, Sherwood Forest, Britain's two oldest university cities, and cathedral city Coventry, history buffs will have plenty on their plate during their Central England and the Midlands tour. Centrally situated, Britain's second largest city, the cosmopolitan Birmingham serves as a good hopping-off point for exploring the rest of the region and a shoppers' paradise. Plan how to spend your time in Central England and the Midlands and other destinations in United Kingdom using our United Kingdom holiday planning app.
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    Top Central England and the Midlands tours

    FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
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    FROM $970 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire Small-Group Tour from London
    4.7
    Duration: 5 days
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    FROM $22 BOOK WITH VIATOR Warwick Castle Admission Ticket
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Places to visit in Central England and the Midlands

    WarwickTrip planner BEST FOR: Castle, Park, History Museum Stratford-upon-AvonTrip planner BEST FOR: Architectural Building, Theater, Garden TelfordTrip planner BEST FOR: History Museum, Zoo, Specialty Museum LincolnTrip planner BEST FOR: Architectural Building, Castle, Historic Walking Area AltonTrip planner BEST FOR: Theme Park, Entertainment Center, Park

    Regions of Central England and the Midlands

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    Popular things to do in Central England and the Midlands

    Alton Towers Theme Park
    Theme Park
    Alton Towers Theme Park
    Alton
    3.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    Warwick Castle ©
    Castle
    Warwick Castle
    Warwick
    3.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens ©
    Garden
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tanks-Alot ©
    Auto Race Track
    Tanks-Alot
    Helmdon
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Central England and the Midlands

    Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre ©
    Science Museum
    Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
    East Kirkby
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Battlefield Falconry Centre ©
    Wildlife Area
    Battlefield Falconry Centre
    Shrewsbury
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Stratford Butterfly Farm ©
    Farm
    Stratford Butterfly Farm
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Charnwood Forest Alpacas ©
    Wildlife Area
    Charnwood Forest Alpacas
    Boundary
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Central England and the Midlands

    Blists Hill Victorian Town ©
    History Museum
    Blists Hill Victorian Town
    Ironbridge
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Darby Houses ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Darby Houses
    Coalbrookdale
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Coventry Music Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Coventry Music Museum
    Coventry
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lord Leycester Hospital ©
    History Museum
    Lord Leycester Hospital
    Warwick
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Central England and the Midlands

    The Mill Garden ©
    Garden
    The Mill Garden
    Warwick
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hill Close Gardens ©
    Garden
    Hill Close Gardens
    Warwick
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    National Memorial Arboretum ©
    Garden
    National Memorial Arboretum
    Alrewas
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Bancroft Gardens ©
    Garden
    Bancroft Gardens
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Central England and the Midlands

    Lincoln Castle ©
    Castle
    Lincoln Castle
    Lincoln
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Charlecote Mill ©
    Historic Site
    Charlecote Mill
    Warwick
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Birmingham Back to Backs ©
    Historic Site
    Birmingham Back to Backs
    Birmingham
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Guild Chapel ©
    Religious Site
    The Guild Chapel
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Central England and the Midlands

    St Nicholas Park ©
    Park
    St Nicholas Park
    Warwick
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cadbury World ©
    Specialty Museum
    Cadbury World
    Birmingham
    3.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    The MAD Museum ©
    Art Museum
    The MAD Museum
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    West Midland Safari Park ©
    Theme Park
    West Midland Safari Park
    Bewdley
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours

    Featured attractions

    Stratford Town Walk ©
    City Tour
    Stratford Town Walk
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Nottingham Off Road Events Ltd ©
    Off-Road Tour
    Nottingham Off Road Events Ltd
    Nottingham
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Go Cotswolds ©
    Day Trip
    Go Cotswolds
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Time to Float ©
    Spa
    Time to Float
    Stafford
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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