Visit - West Midlands
From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the West Midlands region is packed with great days out for everyone this season.
Visit Shropshire
Shropshire is a county of rolling hills, half‑timbered towns and peaceful countryside – and it’s also home to some of the most remarkable chapters in England’s story.
We’ve gathered our favourite historic places to explore, from royal hideouts and ancient Roman cities to pioneering landmarks of the Industrial Revolution.
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Boscobel House and The Royal Oak, Shropshire
A royal great escape and a great day out.
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Iron Bridge
The world's first iron bridge and an icon of the Industrial Revolution.
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Discover the building that changed skylines across the world forever.
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Stokesay Castle
England’s finest – and most picturesque – medieval fortified manor house.
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Wenlock Priory, Shropshire
Decorative monastic ruins in tranquil gardens.
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Wroxeter Roman City
Discover life in a lost Roman city
Upcoming events in the West Midlands
We have events for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission.
Discover eventsDays out this Autumn
Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky.
Whether you’re looking for autumnal days out, the perfect historical place to visit or beautiful gardens to enjoy a seasonal walk, there’s plenty to discover.
Plan your autumn days outPlan your Christmas Days Out
Unwrap history this Christmas and enjoy a magical day out.
Whether you're starting a new tradition or reliving an old favourite, you'll find plenty of seasonal cheer and things to do this Christmas.
Take the kids to meet Father Christmas, enjoy Festive Fun in beautiful historic surroundings and follow the Walking with The Snowman™ Trail.
Find a Christmas eventBlack Friday. Get 25% off membership
It's Black Friday at English Heritage! Get 25% off an annual membership while you can.
From exploring Stonehenge and Whitby Abbey to finding out about the legends of Tintagel Castle, discover over 400 historic places with an English Heritage membership. Enjoy unlimited visits, free entry for kids, hundreds of events and a range of partner discounts.
Join now or Gift a membership today using code BF2026 to save 25%.
Terms and conditions apply.
Join todayBlack Friday. Get 25% off membership
It's Black Friday at English Heritage! Get 25% off an annual membership while you can.
From exploring Stonehenge and Whitby Abbey to finding out about the legends of Tintagel Castle, discover over 400 historic places with an English Heritage membership. Enjoy unlimited visits, free entry for kids, hundreds of events and a range of partner discounts.
Join now or Gift a membership today using code BF2026 to save 25%.
Terms and conditions apply.
Join todayStay in Worcestershire
Located in the grounds of Witley Court and Gardens, stay in the Pool House which sleeps up to 8 people.
Discover glorious rhododendron-lined paths that lead you to the ruined mansion - with its magnificent fountain featuring Perseus and Andromeda.
Book your stay in the Pool HouseMore to Explore
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Boscobel House Family Guide
View our things to see and do guide for families and make the most of your visit to Boscobel House and the Royal Oak
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Kenilworth Castle history and stories
Much of Kenilworth’s buildings remained unaltered since Elizabeth I’s reign. Learn about how the spectacular ruins reveal Kenilworth’s medieval and Tudor past.