Get under the waves at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. Stay in town for Thinktank, the science museum, home to art, design, history and more. Make the Leap of Faith, discover the Treasure Quest and climb the walls at Rock Up Birmingham. And catch the latest releases at Cineworld in Solihull.
Discover first-hand how chocolate is made, enjoy exciting rides, meet Cadbury characters, and much more at Cadbury World. See amazing animals, discover prehistoric beasts, and enjoy a fantastic play park at West Midlands Safari Park. Or meet Thomas the Tank Engine at Drayton Manor Theme Park.
Walk to Umberslade Estate for the indoor play barn with toddler soft corner, large adventure playframe with slide, fireman’s pole and climbing wall, and giant sandpit with play frame. Or let off steam at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, with its 150-station gym, swimming pool, sports hall, dance studios, and indoor tennis courts.
Discover the 11th-century ruins of Dudley Castle, home to almost 1300 species including lions, Asiatic bears, and chimpanzees. And make sure to get along to Legoland Discovery Centre: surround yourself with millions of Lego bricks and get creative among Miniland, 4D cinema, and other exciting rides.
Kick off by stretching your legs along the many footpaths and bridleways that start within walking distance of the cottages. Amble along the river in Stratford-upon-Avon
or around Earlswood Lakes. Or take a family-friendly stroll through the deer-rich, Capability Brown-inspired landscape at Charlecote Park.
Cram in some culture with an essential trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford: catch a show at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre or The Swan Theatre. Then come right up to date with performances at The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) or Birmingham Hippodrome. And giggle the night away at Birmingham Glee Comedy Club.
Head to Arrow Valley Country Park for walking trails, orienteering, sailing, fishing, and disc golf. Refuel in the Boathouse Café. Pay and play at Harry Colt-designed Ladbrook Park Golf Club. Shoot clay on the Umberslade Estate and then invade the pizza barn. And fish Earlswood Lakes for carp, bream, tench, pike, and roach.
Shop the Birmingham Bullring, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull’s Touchwood Shopping Centre, and Henley-in-Arden’s Henley Mile. Chill at Ardencote Manor and Spa. And get all historical at Warwick Castle, Packwood House, moated Baddesley Clinton, and Coughton Court.
