Visit Central England to see areas of outstanding natural beauty, the home of William Shakespeare, and England’s second city, Birmingham. Central England is a place steeped in art, history, and culture. See one of Britain’s architectural jewels, Lincoln Cathedral, or visit the hometown of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. You can also see the inspirations for one of his most beloved plays, the battlefields and tomb of Richard III in Leicestershire. It’s not all history though, with the Peak District, cosmopolitan Birmingham, and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness there’s guaranteed to be plenty going on when you visit.
Central England and the Midlands
Visit Central England to see areas of outstanding natural beauty, the home of William Shakespeare, and England’s second city, Birmingham. Central England is a place steeped in art, history, and culture. See one of Britain’s architectural jewels, Lincoln Cathedral, or visit the hometown of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. You can also see the inspirations for one of his most beloved plays, the battlefields and tomb of Richard III in Leicestershire. It’s not all history though, with the Peak District, cosmopolitan Birmingham, and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness there’s guaranteed to be plenty going on when you visit.
Visit Central England to see areas of outstanding natural beauty, the home of William Shakespeare, and England’s second city, Birmingham. Central England is a place steeped in art, history, and culture. See one of Britain’s architectural jewels, Lincoln Cathedral, or visit the hometown of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. You can also see the inspirations for one of his most beloved plays, the battlefields and tomb of Richard III in Leicestershire. It’s not all history though, with the Peak District, cosmopolitan Birmingham, and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness there’s guaranteed to be plenty going on when you visit.
Explore Central England and the Midlands
Looking for places to visit in Central England? Why not go climbing and hiking in the Peak District, see the famous Cathedral in Lincoln, or enjoy yourself in England’s second biggest city, Birmingham.
Birmingham
Explore streets lined with Victorian redbrick houses leading to heritage museums, mega arenas and space-age stores, with barges drifting down sleepy canals.
Coventry
With tempting street food, a thriving arts scene and a groundbreaking cathedral, Coventry has shaken off its industrial roots to become 2021's UK's City of Culture.
Derbyshire
Looking for things to do in Derbyshire? This East Midlands county is all about the great outdoors with its national park of craggy peaks, sweeping hills, and vast swathes of dense untamed woodland.
Herefordshire
Visit Herefordshire to see areas of outstanding natural beauty, one of England’s most filmed country manors, and sample some of the best cider in the world.
Leicestershire
Looking for things to do in Leicestershire? With a mix of exciting city life, wild countryside, and a surprising amount of water for an inland county, Leicestershire has something to offer for everyone.
Lincoln
Lincoln has a catchy vibrancy you'll find in the Cathedral Quarter streets lined with half-timbered houses, farmers' and arts markets in city squares and marina bars bursting with conversation.
Lincolnshire
Looking for things to do in Lincolnshire? There are bracing North Sea beaches, undulating glacier-carved landscapes, and cathedral cities, all for you to explore.
Northamptonshire
Visit Northamptonshire to see nature at its finest. Elizabethan mansions perched in romantic deer parks, sleepy canals, and earls’ residences hidden in English farmland.
Nottingham
Medieval castles, royal concert halls, bustling shopping areas and underground caves. Nottingham is cultural on so many levels. Start your Robin Hood trail at the castle with its towers and gatehouses.
Nottinghamshire
Visit Nottingham to explore deep forests steeped in folklore and medieval castles that conjure up the legends of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, Dark Age-era underground caves, and the National Water Sports Centre.
Peak District
Climb to the tallest peak and take in panoramas across dales and moors in the Peak District National Park. You'll stumble upon canals, secret caves, natural springs and woodlands on the way.
Rutland
Visit Rutland to see its impressive nature reserves bursting with birdlife and country houses. Rutland may be small, but it makes a big splash with its vast man-made lake Rutland Water being the perfect getaway.
Shropshire
Visit Shropshire to see the golden age of steam, the industrial revolution, and areas of outstanding natural beauty. This landlocked western county has it all, with a UNESCO World Heritage Site to cap it all off.
Skegness
“Skeggy” – as it’s affectionately known – has all the hallmarks of a traditional English seaside resort. The donkey rides, the pier, the crazy golf. But there's yet more to this Lincolnshire town.
Staffordshire
Visit Staffordshire to see England’s glorious industrial heritage, miles of canals, and haunted castles which will keep you on your toes. For thrill-seekers it's also the home of Alton Towers theme park.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Immerse yourself in everything Shakespeare in this riverside market town. Start your days behind the scenes at his timbered birthplace museum or at his wife's quaint thatched cottage.
Warwick
Be prepared for a medieval feast in Warwick. You'll walk past wonky timber-framed houses, chantry chapels and olde-worlde hospitals. It's like a Middle Ages time warp.
Warwickshire
Looking for things to do in Warwickshire? With the horrible histories of Warwick Castle, the home of William Shakespeare, and the birthplace of rugby, Warwickshire is never short of activity and adventure.
West Midlands
The heart of England is always a bustling hive of artistic activity. Enjoy ballet or comedy at the Birmingham Hippodrome and stand in awe at baroque architecture and an impressive collection of pre-Raphaelite art.
Worcestershire
Visit Worcestershire for ornate cathedrals, glorious hills, and towns sitting on spring water wells. This western county boasts a rare architectural ensemble at Worcester Cathedral and wooded nature reserves.
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