Where to Stay in the West Midlands
Choose Your Day Out in Where to Stay in the West Midlands
Map of Where to Stay in the West Midlands
Information about the West Midlands
The West Midlands is a region of striking contrasts, encompassing the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the metropolitan county of West Midlands, which includes Birmingham, one of England’s largest and most dynamic cities.
The landscape ranges from some of England’s most unspoilt rural countryside to its most industrially significant urban areas. Shropshire and Herefordshire in particular are among the least visited and most rewarding rural counties in England, with rolling borderland countryside, ancient market towns, hop yards and orchards, and a quietude that feels increasingly rare. The Malvern Hills, rising dramatically from the Worcestershire plain, offer exceptional walking and panoramic views across several counties.
The region has an extraordinary depth of history. Warwickshire is Shakespeare country, and Stratford-upon-Avon draws visitors from around the world to explore the life and legacy of England’s greatest playwright. The Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Hereford, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Lichfield are among the most characterful historic towns in England, each well worth a stay in their own right.
Birmingham has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades and is now a genuinely exciting destination, with a thriving food scene, world class museums and a canal network more extensive than Venice.
Whether you are looking for a rural retreat on the Welsh Marches, a Shakespeare pilgrimage in Warwickshire, walking in the Malvern Hills or a city break in Birmingham, the West Midlands offers far more than many visitors anticipate.
