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Baddesley Clinton NT
Nr Knowle
Tel: 01564 783294
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National Trust owned medieval manor house complete
with tiny chapel and priest holes. Lovely grounds. Licensed restaurant
and gift shop. Entry to the house is by timed ticket. Open: Wed
to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays, House: 1 March to 29 October.Shop,
Restaurant and grounds: 13 February until 17 December
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Berkswell Museum
Lavender Hall Lane
Berkswell
Tel: 01676 534981
or 01676 533014
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Housed in a cottage, this four roomed museum contains
a variety of memorabilia from farm implements to church and parish
documents. Open: Sundays from May to October or by appointment
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Berkswell Windmill
Windmill Lane,
Balsall Common
Tel: 01676 533403
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Fine example of a Warwickshire Tower Mill complete with original
machinery. Open: Phone for details.
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Birmingham & Midland Museum of Transport
Chapel Lane,
Wythal
Tel: 01564 826471
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A collection of around 100 buses, coaches, fire engines and
electric battery vehicles from Birmingham, the Black Country
and beyond. Also contains a unique collection of Midland Red
Buses and coaches and a miniature railway. Open: Most weekends
and bank holidays 11.00am to 5.00pm. Please phone for further
details
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Birmingham Railway Museum
670 Warwick Road,
Tyseley
Tel: 0121-707 4696
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Restored and static steam locomotives and coaches. Interesting
engineering workshops and steam locomotive driving courses.
Open: Saturday/Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm. Dusk in winter. Closed:
in the week except for group bookings. Prior notice required.
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Box Trees Farm Arts & Crafts Centre
Stratford Road,
Hockley Heath
Tel: 01564 784764
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A wonderful selection of small businesses set in around a beautiful
landscaped courtyard with easy wheelchair access. Open: Wed
to Mon 10.00am to 5.30pm.
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Cadbury World
Bournville,
Birmingham
Tel: 0121-451 4159
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Permanent exhibition devoted entirely to chocolate and the
part Cadburys played in this fascinating story. Please ring
for opening times and to book tickets.
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Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Chester Road,
Castle Bromwich
Tel: 0121-749 4100
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Discover these delightful 18th century restored formal walled
gardens, set within 10 acres. Period plants, parterre vegetable
garden, holly maze, fruit trees, gift shop, refreshments, plant
sales. Guided tours. Open: Afternoons, April to 31 Oct (April
& Oct w/ends only) Closed: Mon & Fri
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Chester House
High Street,
Knowle
Tel: 01564 775840
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Fine example of an Elizabethan Town house, part of which dates
back to 1400. Now in use as a Library. To the rear is a contemporary
Knot Garden. Guided tours organised during the summer or by
prior arrangement. Free admission. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday (am)
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Hatton Country World
Dark Lane,
Hatton
Tel: 01926 843411
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Rural shopping village incorporating England's largest craft
centre, discount shops, antiques, rare farm animals, pets corner,
nature trail, soft play area and much more. Free admission to
shops and cafe/bar. Open: Every day excluding Christmas and
Boxing Day.
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Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth
Tel: 01926 852078
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From its foundation in 1120 until the age of the Tudors, Kenilworth
was one of the chief strongholds in England. Open: all year
but restricted times in winter.
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Manor Farm Craft Centre
Wood Lane,
Earlswood
Tel: 01564 702729
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Small family farm with craft services, workshop & equestrian
facilities. Farmer Ted's home-made ice cream on sale. Tea-room
& Restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday. Sunday lunch bookings
& room hire enquiries 01564 702570. Workshop opening times
vary. (Closed Mon.) Phone for details. Near picturesque Earlswood
Lakes and Clowes Wood
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National Motorcycle Museum
Coventry Road,
Bickenhill
Tel: 01675 443311
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Purpose-built museum housing a collection of over 700 British
machines spanning the period 1898 to 1990. Gift shop and restaurant.
Open: Daily.
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Oldwych Art Gallery
Oldwych House Farm,
Oldwych Lane,
Fen End
Tel: 01676 533552
Fax: 01676 530177
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A selection of old and new original watercolours, pastels,
oils and drawings by leading Midland artists, mounting and framing
at affordable prices. Open: Sundays and Bank Holidays. Other
times by appointment, please phone.
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Packwood House NT
Nr Lapworth
Tel: 01564 783294
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National Trust owned timber framed Tudor House with a wealth
of fine tapestries and furniture. The grounds include a Carolean
formal garden and a yew garden, said to represent the Sermon
on the Mount. Open: House: 29 March to 29 October Wed to Sun
1.30pm to 5.30pm Garden: 1 March to 29 October Wed to Sun 10.00am
to 5.30pm.
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St Alphege Church
The Square,
Solihull
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The church is open daily for visitors and private prayer.
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Sarehole Mill
Cole Bank Road,
Hall Green
Tel: 0121-777 6612
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18th Century water-powered mill, restored to working order.
Displays illustrating various aspects of rural life. Inspiration
for Tolkein's Mill in 'Lord of the Rings'. Open: April to Oct
daily 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
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Selly Manor & Minworth Greaves
Maple Road,
Bournville
Tel: 0121-472 0199
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13th Century cruck house & 14th to 16th Century half-timbered
manor house with period furniture. Open: Mid Jan to mid Dec,
Tues to Fri & Bank Holidays 10.00am to 5.00pm. Also open
Sat/Sun 2.00pm to 5.00pm from Apr to Sept.
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Sheldon Country Park
Ragley Drive,
Sheldon
Tel: 0121-742 0226
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Located off Church Road near to Birmingham Airport. 240 acres
with demonstration farm Old Rectory Farm. Small playground and
cafe. Open daily: hours vary.
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The Countryside Centre
Chapel Lane,
Ullenhall,
Solihull
Tel: 01564 793244
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Open to schools. Geography, history and science days with farm,
textiles and period home life. Great Fun with Crafts, holiday
course for children aged 4 to 14 years run during half-term
and holidays. Please phone for details.
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Umberslade Children's Farm
Tamworth in Arden,
Nr Solihull
Tel: 01564 742251
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A lovely place to visit with or without children. Authentic
working farm open to the public. Help feed animals, hold chicks,
watch milking. All traditional farm livestock. Wagon rides,
tractor & trailer rides, pony rides, cafe, shop, playground,
picnic area. Easy access for wheelchairs, disabled toilets,
ramp. Father Christmas in the Barn and traditional nativity
during December. Open: Daily, mid March to end Sept & weekends
in October 10.00am to 5.00pm. Also Autumn half-term.
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Wedge's Traditional Craft Bakery
495 School Road,
Hockley Heath
Tel: 01564 702542
Fax: 01564 703321
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A long established family run craft bakery specialising in
traditionally baked bread at its best, a tempting range of confectionery
and a delicatessen with our own home roasted meats. A visit
to our bakery shop is like a step back in time. Open: Mon to
Fri 8.00am to 6.00pm. Sat 7.00am to 6.00pm. Guided tours by
arrangement.
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Whitlocks End Farm Museum
Bills Lane,
Shirley
Tel: 0121-745 4891
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Rural life museum depicting farming in the Victorian era. Shire
horse demonstrations and traditional breeds of farm animals.
Open: Pre-booked parties catered for any time
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Yew Tree Farm Craft Centre
Stratford Road,
Wootton
Wawen
Tel: 01564 792701
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Craft workshops, coffee shop, farm shop, open 6 days a week.
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