This is a page of Places to Visit which we think you will find useful and interesting.

 

 

 

Baddesley Clinton NT
Nr Knowle

Tel: 01564 783294

 

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

 

Berkswell Museum
Lavender Hall Lane
Berkswell

Tel: 01676 534981
or 01676 533014

 

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

Berkswell Windmill
Windmill Lane,
Balsall Common

Tel: 01676 533403

 

Fine example of a Warwickshire Tower Mill complete with original machinery. Open: Phone for details.

Birmingham & Midland Museum of Transport
Chapel Lane,
Wythal

Tel: 01564 826471

 

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

Birmingham Railway Museum
670 Warwick Road,
Tyseley

Tel: 0121-707 4696

 

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.

Box Trees Farm Arts & Crafts Centre
Stratford Road,
Hockley Heath

Tel: 01564 784764

 

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.

Cadbury World
Bournville,
Birmingham

Tel: 0121-451 4159

 

Permanent exhibition devoted entirely to chocolate and the part Cadburys played in this fascinating story. Please ring for opening times and to book tickets.

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Chester Road,
Castle Bromwich

Tel: 0121-749 4100

 

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

Chester House
High Street,
Knowle

Tel: 01564 775840

 

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)

Hatton Country World
Dark Lane,
Hatton

Tel: 01926 843411

 

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.

Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth

Tel: 01926 852078

 

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.

Manor Farm Craft Centre
Wood Lane,
Earlswood

Tel: 01564 702729

 

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

National Motorcycle Museum
Coventry Road,
Bickenhill

Tel: 01675 443311

 

Purpose-built museum housing a collection of over 700 British machines spanning the period 1898 to 1990. Gift shop and restaurant. Open: Daily.

Oldwych Art Gallery
Oldwych House Farm,
Oldwych Lane,
Fen End

Tel: 01676 533552
Fax: 01676 530177

 

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.

Packwood House NT
Nr Lapworth

Tel: 01564 783294

 

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.

St Alphege Church
The Square,
Solihull

 

The church is open daily for visitors and private prayer.

Sarehole Mill
Cole Bank Road,
Hall Green

Tel: 0121-777 6612

 

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.

Selly Manor & Minworth Greaves
Maple Road,
Bournville

Tel: 0121-472 0199

 

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.

Sheldon Country Park
Ragley Drive,
Sheldon

Tel: 0121-742 0226

 

Located off Church Road near to Birmingham Airport. 240 acres with demonstration farm Old Rectory Farm. Small playground and cafe. Open daily: hours vary.

The Countryside Centre
Chapel Lane,
Ullenhall,
Solihull

Tel: 01564 793244

 

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.

Umberslade Children's Farm
Tamworth in Arden,
Nr Solihull

Tel: 01564 742251

 

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.

Wedge's Traditional Craft Bakery
495 School Road,
Hockley Heath

Tel: 01564 702542
Fax: 01564 703321

 

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.

Whitlocks End Farm Museum
Bills Lane,
Shirley

Tel: 0121-745 4891

 

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

Yew Tree Farm Craft Centre
Stratford Road,
Wootton
Wawen

Tel: 01564 792701

 

Craft workshops, coffee shop, farm shop, open 6 days a week.