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
What to do and see in West Midlands, England: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in West Midlands, United Kingdom including Birmingham Back to Backs, St Anne's Catholic Church, Steelhouse Lane Lock-up, St Alphege Parish Church, Old Grammar School, Soho House, Moseley Old Hall, Old Yardley School, Old Grammar School, King's Norton, Coventry Cathedral.
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. St Anne's Catholic Church
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. Old Grammar School
6. Soho House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Soho House was the elegant home of the industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton from 1766 to 1809. The house has been beautifully restored and reflects the fashions and tastes of the late Georgian period. There’s also the chance to see some of the products of Boulton’s nearby factory – where buttons and buckles, clocks and vases, and silver and Sheffield plate tableware were made – and where he developed the steam engine in partnership with James Watt. Soho House was also a favourite meeting place of the Lunar Society, a leading Enlightenment group. The Lunar Society would meet every month on the night of the full moon to dine, conduct experiments, and discuss philosophical matters of the day. Members of the society included Erasmus Darwin, James Watt and Joseph Priestly who all gathered around the Lunar Room table and engaged in a lively exchange of ideas which inspired many new discoveries and inventions.
Reviewed By Pitchkid
Always wanted to visit Soho House, although the grounds and house are somewhat reduced in size from its early beginnings, I found it a fascinating place to visit and to learn more of the history of the pioneering Matthew Boulton, his home and his factory.
7. 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
8. Old Yardley School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
This 15th-century, half timbered building served originally as the Guild Hall, became a school until 1908, and currently contains a youth club and parish rooms.
9. Old Grammar School, King's Norton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Dating back to the 15th century, this half-timbered building is one of the oldest of its kind in the Midlands.
10. 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.
