- Heritage

Middleton Hall

The buildings from 1285 to 1823 have many significant historic associations. Located in a 40 acres SSSI, the Hall has a special place in the development of the natural sciences. Associated with the Peel family, it now houses the collection of memorabilia celebrating the life and times of the great 19th century statesman Sir Robert Peel and his family, including the history of the police…

Birmingham Botanical Gardens And Glasshouses

Tropical, Mediterranean and Arid Glasshouses contain a wide range of exotic and economic flora. 15 acres of beautiful gardens with the finest collection of plants in the Midlands. Home of the National Bonsai Collection. Children’s adventure playground, aviaries, gallery and sculpture trail. An independent educational charity…

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

A unique example of 17th and 18th century formal garden design within a 10 acre walled area, comprising historic plants, vegetables, herbs and fruit, with a 19th century holly maze…

Coventry Cathedral

The remains of the medieval Cathedral, bombed in 1940, stand beside the new Cathedral by Basil Spence, consecrated in 1962. Modern works of art include a huge tapestry by Graham Sutherland, a stained glass window by John Piper and a bronze sculpture by Epstein. ‘Reconciliation’ statue by Josefina de Vasconcellos…

Selly Manor

A beautiful half-timbered manor house in the heart of the famous Bournville village. The house has been lived in since the 14th century and was rescued from demolition by George Cadbury. It houses furniture dating back several centuries and is surrounded by a delightful typical Tudor garden…

Broadway Tower

Broadway Tower is a unique historic building on top of the Cotswold ridge, having been built by the 6th Earl of Coventry in the late 1790s. Its architecture, the fascinating views as well as its exhibitions on famous owners and occupants (including William Morris) make the Tower a "must" for all visitors to the Cotswolds. The Tower is surrounded by 35 acres of parkland, picnic/ BBQ facilities. A complete family day out…

Hartlebury Castle

Hartlebury Castle has been home to the Bishops of Worcester for over a thousand years. In the Castle’s North Wing the Worcestershire County Museum brings the county’s past to life through a wide variety of exhibitions and a regular events programme. Collections include transport, costume, toys, archaeology and social history…

Harvington Hall

Harvington Hall is a moated, medieval and Elizabethan manor house. Many of the rooms still have their original Elizabethan wall paintings and the Hall contains the finest series of priest hides in the country. A full programme of events throughout the year including outdoor plays and music, living history weekends, candllight tours and a pilgrimage is available…

Little Malvern Court

Prior’s Hall, associated rooms and cells, c1480, of former Benedictine Monastery. Formerly attached to, and forming part of the Little Malvern Priory Church which may also be visited. It has an oak-framed roof, 5-bay double-collared roof, with two tiers of cusped windbraces. Library. Collections of religious vestments, embroideries and paintings. Gardens: 10 acres of former monastic grounds with spring bulbs, blossom, old fashioned roses and shrubs. Access to Hall only by flight of steps…

Madresfield Court

Elizabethan and Victorian house with medieval origins. Fine contents. Extensive gardens and arboretum…