Days Out in the West Midlands

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From relaxing winter walks around beautiful castles to action-packed half term events for kids, the West Midlands region is packed with great days out for everyone.

Our winter opening hours have changed: more properties are now open at weekends, but with restricted access during the week. Please check times before travelling.  

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Places to visit : West Midlands

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden
Kenilworth Castle & 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
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
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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Goodrich Castle
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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Stokesay Castle
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
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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Events : West Midlands

Half Term Family Fun Trail
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb

Calling all junior investigators! Can you help us crack clues and solve a mystery to earn your prize?

Half Term Family Fun Trail
Venue: Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire
Date: Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb

Calling all junior investigators! Can you help us crack clues and solve a mystery to earn your prize?

Half Term Family Fun Trail
Venue: Stokesay Castle, Shropshire
Date: Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb

Calling all junior investigators! Can you help us crack clues and solve a mystery to earn your prize?

Half Term Family Fun Trail
Venue: Wenlock Priory, Shropshire
Date: Sat 11 Feb - Sun 19 Feb

Calling all junior investigators! Can you help us crack clues and solve a mystery to earn your prize?

Valentines Ghost Tours
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Fri 17 Feb

Kenilworth Castle is one of England's most romantic ruined castles, but not all lovers who lived here had a happy existence. Learn about their lives and deaths on an eerie evening tour around the castle and gatehouse, especially for Valentine’s Day.

Meet the Builders
Venue: Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire
Date: Thu 23 Feb

Take a guided tour of Wroxeter Roman Town House with two of the builders. A fascinating insight into this authentically recreated Roman town house, which was built using Roman materials and engineering for a documentary series shown on Channel 4 in 2010.

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