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Pictures of West Midlands

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of West Midlands, England.

About the county of West Midlands

The West Midlands is situated in the heart of England and has been a metropolitan county since 1974. The county town of Birmingham is England's second largest city. 1990 saw the opening of 'Cadbury World', the only purpose built visitor centre in the United Kingdom devoted entirely to chocolate. Birmingham also offers a host of fascinating museums, stately homes, historic castles and beautiful gardens. Other notable towns include Coventry, Dudley, Solihull, and Wolverhampton.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Midlands

The meeting of the waters.

Birmingham (224 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of West Midlands

Birmingham, Britain's second city, known as the city of a thousand trades, has long been recognised as one of the World's most important manufacturing and commercial centres...

Dudley Castle, Dudley, in the West Midlands

Dudley (78 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town...

Taken from the Norton Road

Stourbridge (14 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands

Within the vast urban sprawl that surrounds Birmingham, otherwise known as the City of a Thousand Trades, lies the once great centre for crystal glassware, Stourbridge...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Midlands

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Dudley Zoo (17 Pictures)

Dudley Zoo is home to some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals. They live amongst the majestic ruins of Dudley Castle.....

A picture of Soho House

Soho House (1 Pictures)

Matthew Boulton was born in Snow Hill, Birmingham in 1728. His father was a Toy maker, and the young Matthew was eventually to.....

Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

The National Sea Life Centre (1 Pictures)

The Sea Life Centre offers a unique insight into the lives of a myriad of creatures from shrimps to sharks...

Wolverhampton - St Peter`s Gardens & Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery (8 Pictures)

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The Black Country
Added by Stephanie Jackson


Restoration of The Hovel - a hidden rural relic in the centre of Birmingham
Added by Mike Allmey