Top Things to do in West Midlands
Top Hotels in West Midlands
- 1. Park Regis Birmingham
- 2. Novotel Birmingham Airport Hotel
- 3. Clayton Hotel Birmingham
- 4. easyHotel Birmingham City Centre
- 5. Genting Hotel
- 6. Novotel Birmingham Centre Hotel
- 7. Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport
- 9. Telegraph Hotel
- 10. Arden Hotel and Leisure Club
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in West Midlands, England
Discover the best top things to do in West Midlands, United Kingdom including Birmingham Back to Backs, Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick, Steelhouse Lane Lock-up, St Alphege Parish Church, Aston Hall, Elmdon Parish Church, Gas Street Basin, Moseley Old Hall, Coventry Cathedral, Umberslade Farm Park.
Restaurants in West Midlands
1. Birmingham Back to Backs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,664 reviews
Reviewed By lesh244 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Finally got around to booking (essential) in for the tour and was not disappointed, the rooms are so small that only a few people can be accommodated on each tour! Our guide was well informed and gave a very humourous guided tour During the 90 minute tour there are lots of narrow doorways and steep stairs, both up and down, to negotiate so you do need to be able bodied You are introduced to the ever changing history of the properties and its occupants with fascinating description of their lives and businesses There are lots of objects to see and handle to help you get a fuller picture of life in the back to back housing of the times There is a small museum to view and a visit to the sweet shop on the corner is an absolute must Please make sure to book so as not to be dissapointed when you are turned away, as all tours are fully booked, if you turn up on spec!
2. Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick is Europes largest and first Sikh place of worship. It's it mandatory to cover your head and remove your shoes whilst inside the Gurdwara as a sign of respect. Head coverings are provided (if required). If visiting it is essential you book via email to ensure a tour guide is available to welcome you on your visit. We hope you enjoy you visit to this landmark Gurdwara :)
Reviewed By ch4th4srul3 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
This temple is a very relaxing place to pray and it's very mesmerising. I would definitely visit again. The food they serve (Langar) which is served in the Langar Hall, is delicious!! Thoroughly recommend.
3. Steelhouse Lane Lock-up
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By 166daveyb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Visited the famous steelhouse lane police station/ lock up (first time visit) ! Found it very interesting with volunteers around to give us information on the various exhibits and what life was like for staff and residents. There were 3 floors to explore and try out the cells and find out more information about this historic place. Excellent well worth a visit
4. St Alphege Parish Church
5. Aston Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Aston Hall is a magnificent seventeenth century red-brick mansion situated in a picturesque public park on the north side of Birmingham. It also boasts the title of being the first historic building to be opened as a public museum in 1858 by Queen Victoria. Built between 1618 and 1635 for Sir Thomas Holte and home to James Watt Junior from 1817-1848, Aston Hall is steeped in history. The last conventional Jacobean house erected in England, which today features fine 17th-century architectural detail including plasterwork, woodwork and chimneypieces. Now a grade I listed building, the hall is restored to its former Jacobean splendor and is hugely popular with visitors of all ages. Walk through the stunning interiors and see the home that received royalty, was besieged during the English Civil War and inspired an author. Enjoy peaceful, picturesque grounds and cakes, snacks, and hot drinks available in the dog friendly cafe.
Reviewed By katyh872 - Hopwas, United Kingdom
Our delightful host and guide, Ed, bought this fabulous house to life with his enchanting yet credible tales. This treasure sits in stark contrast to the deprivation that exists within yards of its gates; it is unique in its proximity to vast tracts of inner city terraced housing, factories, major arterial roads, main line rail services and a premier league football club. Yet it retains a humility and honesty in now acting as a showcase for the treasures of the Jacobean, Georgian and Victorian, all of which shaped the worthy contribution of Birmingham to society, religion and science As my grandparents lived almost next door I was familiar with the house and grounds but it had taken many many years for me to know the neighbours!! Highly recommended for the many visitors we will welcome to the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
6. Elmdon Parish Church
7. Gas Street Basin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,151 reviews
Once a thriving port, this area where several canals meet offers colorful canal boats, bars, cafes and restaurants.
8. Moseley Old Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 826 reviews
Moseley Old Hall is currently closed until 17 February, 2017.
Reviewed By kaym982
Visited today after recently joining National Trust, and had a lovely time had a guided tour around the house with Carl who was very knowledgeable and entertaining my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it thank you
9. Coventry Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,237 reviews
Celebrated as the UK's favourite 20th century building, Coventry Cathedral is known all over the world as a beautiful and unique venue. Designed by architect Sir Basil Spence following the bombing of the city in 1940 it was opened in 1962, and contains some of the finest examples of 1950's and 60's art and architecture in the country.
Reviewed By valeriew194
We visited this in June 2019 and it was FREE to visit. It was my third visit to this wonderful Cathedral and this time I took my friend along to view it. It has amazing windows. One is floor to ceiling glass and the other one is floor to ceiling engraving. I have never seen anything so wonderful. The remainder of the Cathedral is also just as fantastic. It has access for people with prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs. The volunteers/staff are really helpful and it is really worth talking with them to get lots of details about the Cathedral - opposite is the bombed old Cathedral and this is a must to view also. Coventry did well to build a new Cathedral beside the old bombed Cathedral and seeing them side by side gives one lots to think about. The new one is absolutely fantastic.
10. Umberslade Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 350 reviews
At Umberslade Farm Park children of all ages can enjoy a number of farm-based activities. Hold, feed and stroke a variety of animals at our working family farm in Warwickshire. Afterwards, join us in our Farmhouse Café for a drink or a bite to eat. A fantastic family day out for all.
Reviewed By I2532GIsueh - Wilmslow, United Kingdom
It was one of the coldest, wettest miserable days so far but a 5 th birthday party at the farm provided such amazing exceptional experiences that the weather was soon forgotten. Lauren , our party planner was brilliant, she engaged the children throughout the session, she was knowledgeable and encouraging, enabling everyone to be involved with feeding the pigs, chickens, collecting the eggs, grooming the ponies, she passed small animals around giving the children the opportunity to experience handling, rabbits, guinea pigs, fancy rats and newly hatched chicks. During the tractor ride we travelled along the drive; due to the wet weather the usual route was impassable; this was so much fun particularly passing the many Halloween guys, going through the flood that many happy screams were heard. The farm is very well arranged but not overly friendly for pushchairs . It's compact enough for little legs not to get too tired, there's lots of stimulating extra areas, push around tractors for under 3 s etc. There's a newly built indoor fun centre. The farm created the party by providing the lunch boxes, the party bags and tea and coffee for the adults. It was clean, safe and had many washing hands areas. It's a totally different experience and most memorable, well worth a try.
