Attractions for category: Midlands
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Castles, Churches & Cathedrals, Historic Attractions, Midlands
Commissioned by William the Conqueror, Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building between 1300 and 1549. Despite its spire (which earned it this title) falling down, the Cathedral remains an architectural success and an extremely popular [...]
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Castles, Churches & Cathedrals, Gardens, Historic Attractions, Midlands
Founded in the 1120s, Kenilworth Castle was built over several centuries with various parts being added and altered over the years. This Grade I listed building became a tourist attraction in the 1800s and became [...]
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Gardens, Historic Attractions, Midlands, Museums & Galleries
A National Trust property since 1985, Kedleston Hall is a breathtaking 18th Century Mansion set within beautiful parkland. Designed specifically for entertaining guests in an opulent and lavish environment and for housing an astonishing collection [...]
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Historic Attractions, Midlands, Parks, Walks & Tours
Ironbridge is located at the focal centre of the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire and is characterised by the famous cast iron bridge that was built across the river in 1779. Many historians and local people [...]
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Historic Attractions, Midlands, Other, Parks, Walks & Tours
The Heights of Abraham is, in its most basic form, a cable car. Located in the Peak District, the cable car will take you on an exciting journey stretching a full third of a mile. [...]
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Historic Attractions, Midlands, Parks, Walks & Tours, Wildlife
Opened in 1979 and comprising more than 200 acres of stunning scenery, Hartsholme Country Park is the perfect place to go for a day out. Registered as a park of grade II importance in the [...]
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Midlands, Sports
Have you got a need for speed? Then look no further! Birmingham Wheels Karting Centre is the perfect place to take to 4 wheels and whiz around a track Grand Prix style. Arguably the most [...]
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Historic Attractions, Midlands, Museums & Galleries
Crich Tramway Village is home to the National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire and is an authentic re-creation of an historic village. Interestingly a lot of the materials used in building the village were taken from [...]
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Castles, Churches & Cathedrals, Gardens, Midlands
This grade I listed building in Warwickshire is a very fine example of an English Tudor country house. It casts an imposing figure with its continuous battlements and large parapets. The Tudor gatehouse that is [...]
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Midlands, Parks, Walks & Tours, Wildlife
Rising to a height of 316m at the summit of Walton Hill, the Clent Hills are frequented by around one million visitors every year. Of these most are walkers, but the extensive bridleways also attract [...]