Days Out in West Midlands County

Witley Court

From live action events at magnificent castles to the peace and quiet of ruined abbeys, the West Midlands is surrounded by great days out for everyone.

We have now switched to our summer opening hours, meaning that there is even more time for you to enjoy our properties and events on your visit. Please check opening times before travelling.

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Halesowen Abbey
Halesowen Abbey

West Midlands

Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.

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J. W. Evans Silver Factory
J. W. Evans Silver Factory

West Midlands

Established in 1881, J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.

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Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Leicestershire | East Midlands

Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.

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Boscobel House and The Royal Oak
Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

Shropshire

Boscobel House and its Royal Oak tree became famous as hiding places of King Charles II after defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can also see the dairy, farmyard, smithy and gardens.

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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
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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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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Events : West Midlands

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Elizabethan Garden Party
Elizabethan Garden Party
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun 2013

Come and celebrate this mid-summers weekend with a garden party fit for a queen! Enjoy music and dancing, games and activities into the evening, in the spectacular Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle.

Victorian Garden Party
Victorian Garden Party
Venue: Witley Court and Gardens, Worcestershire
Date: Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun 2013

Come and celebrate this mid-summers weekend with a garden party fit for a queen! Enjoy music and dancing, games and activities into the evening, in the spectacular gardens of Witley Court.
Grand Medieval Joust
Grand Medieval Joust
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jul 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!
The Great Kenilworth Quest
The Great Kenilworth Quest
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2013 (bank holiday)

Take a journey through time with The Great Kenilworth Quest. Hunt down the clues and put your knowledge to the test to solve the riddles and complete the challenge! If you have what it takes a special prize awaits.
Summer Fun Trail
Summer Fun Trail
Venue: Witley Court and Gardens, Worcestershire
Date: Thu 25 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2013 (bank holiday)

Get out and about this holiday with our summer fun trail. Explore the Court grounds and find the hidden clues. Solve the challenge and a special reward awaits!
Fighting Knights!
Fighting Knights!
Venue: Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire
Date: Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jul 2013

Come and see medieval knights fighting for their honour in the castle grounds with awesome combat displays! Plus, for the kids there is a chance to take part in a special knights drill.
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