Days Out in the West Midlands

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the West Midlands region is packed with great days for all the family.

We have now switched to our winter opening hours, meaning that while many properties are open at weekends, there may be restricted access during the week. Please check opening times before travelling.

Places to Visit in the West Midlands

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden: One of Britain's most impressive sites.
Stokesay Castle: The finest and best preserved medieval manor house in England.
Witley Court and Gardens: Romantic ruins and perfect picnic spots.
Wenlock Priory: Where the modern Olympic Games began.

Featured Events

Great events for spring:

Springtime Family Fun Trail: Spring into action with our family trail!
Sonnets and Swords: Meet Queen Elizabeth as she visits the home of her great admirer Robert Dudley.
Family Sleepovers: Have you ever fancied a sleepover in a historic building?

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Our pick of days out in the West Midlands this spring:

Visit Wroxeter's Roman Town House (as seen on Channel 4!)
Visit a priory within the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.
Enjoy a beautiful spring walk at Witley Court Gardens.

Places to visit : West Midlands

Stokesay Castle

Shropshire

Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.

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Wenlock Priory

Shropshire

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.

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Goodrich Castle

Herefordshire

Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.

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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Warwickshire

Robert Dudley created this ornate palace to impress his beloved Queen in 1575. The newly re-created Elizabethan Garden, lost for 400 years, is now open to visitors. Vast grounds perfect for exploring.

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Witley Court and Gardens

Worcestershire

A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.

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Wroxeter Roman City

Shropshire

Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium' ) was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. It began as a legionary fortress and later developed into a thriving civilian city.

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Events : West Midlands

Springtime Family Fun Trail

Venue: Stokesay Castle, Shropshire
Date: Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)

Spring into action with our family trail this Half Term! Track down all the clues hidden around the grounds, solve the riddle and claim your chocolate prize!

Springtime Family Fun Trail

Venue: Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire
Date: Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)

Spring into action with our family trail this Half Term! Track down all the clues hidden around the grounds, solve the riddle and claim your chocolate prize!

Kings and Queens Trail

Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)

Can you solve the royal quest? Find the hidden clues in the grounds to reveal the royal connection. A special prize will be rewarded to all those regal enough to complete the challenge!

Springtime Family Fun Trail

Venue: Witley Court and Gardens, Worcestershire
Date: Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)

Spring into action with our family trail this Half Term! Track down all the clues hidden around the grounds, solve the riddle and claim your chocolate prize!

Sonnets and Swords: Elizabeth at Kenilworth

Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013 (bank holiday)

Meet Queen Elizabeth as she visits the home of her great admirer Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Join in the entertainments as Dudley attempts to impress the Virgin Queen with plays, music, and military displays.

Milling Day