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The West Midlands is bursting with inspiring experiences and events that are exclusive to the destination. From unmissable festivals to unique hidden gems, the options really are endless!

Getting to the region couldn't be easier either, with London Northwestern Railways advanced fares starting from only £7, offering you the opportunity to do even more when you are here.

With so much to see and do why not stay overnight for a weekend break in one of amazing hotels, with a great variety to fit any budget.

So discover your #onlyWM experience below!

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50 ways the West Midlands made its mark

From playing the first game of lawn tennis, inventing the first practical bicycle and pioneering the first automated traffic lights, through to literary heroes such as William Shakespeare, the West Midlands’ innovators, products and ideas have helped drive Britain forward and shape the world.
London Northwestern Railway

London Northwestern Railway, is the train company for real people by real people. Running down the very backbone of England, we are connecting the economic powerhouses of London, the North West and the West Midlands.
We Knock-on Rugby’s door…

We had arrived in Rugby via train from Birmingham New Street, the journey takes approximately the same time as it does to play one half of the eminent game that this market town gave birth to…
Black Country Living Museum

Experience sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as you explore shops, houses and industrial workshops rebuilt in our canalside village.
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FarGo Village

FarGo Village is an artistically repurposed industrial space designed exclusively for creative, independent businesses.
Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle is one of the most exciting historic locations in Europe, set in the heart of Shakespeare’s England with over 1,100 years of fascinating architecture and amazing views in 64 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Land Rover Experience Solihull

Go for a spin of a different kind Land Rover Experience in Solihull.
England's Waterways

Explore England’s hidden Waterways for your next holiday. The West Midlands is full of unique and beautiful canals, which sit alongside cultural attractions and its amazing cities and countryside.
Unique things to do in the West Midlands

If this is your first time in the West Midlands here are of some of the sights and experiences that are unique to the city and region. Make sure that before you leave town, you tick a few of this list that are exclusive to the region and its neighbours.
Edgbaston Village

Attractions across the estate are varied, stretching from internationally recognised sporting venues to award winning arts, cultural and leisure attractions. Edgbaston Village is home to retail and a dynamic dining quarter with a range of excellent restaurants.