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Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Warwickshire, UK Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

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Discover the diverse allure of Birmingham and Warwickshire with this curated guide. From the medieval majesty of Warwick Castle to Birmingham's vibrant cultural hubs and culinary delights, explore a region rich in history, innovation, and flavor.

  • Warwick Castle

    A historic medieval fortress dating back over 1000 years.

  • Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

    A science museum where visitors can explore the cogs, pistons, and pulleys that powered Birmingham during the Industrial Revolution.

  • Bullring

    A futuristic retail and restaurant utopia that rose from Birmingham's first muddy crossroads market.

  • Jewellery Quarter

    A thriving urban village where goldsmiths have been crafting riches since the mid-16th century.

  • Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

    A museum showcasing the riches that Birmingham has brought to the world, with preserved workshops demonstrating traditional techniques.

  • Digbeth

    The bohemian heart and soul of the city.

  • Digbeth Dining Club

    A place to savor funky flavors, where artisans simmer, fry, and sauté a smorgasbord of innovative goodness.

  • Balti Triangle

    A curry hotspot where innovative Pakistani chefs helped make Birmingham one of the UK’s most popular curry destinations.

  • Cadbury World

    The birthplace of the Cadbury confectionary brand, where the Cadbury Brothers created their worker village of Bournville and chocolate factory.

  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

    A museum exhibiting creative treasures from across the ages.

  • Aston Hall

    A heritage-listed reminder of Birmingham’s history of architectural innovation, commissioned in the early 17th century by Sir Thomas Holte.

  • Winterbourne House and Garden

    A restored estate and one of the UK’s finest examples of an Edwardian arts and crafts villa, built for John and Margaret Nettlefold.

  • Library of Birmingham

    A magnificent library and the perfect place to ignite your imagination, showcasing the tradition of architectural innovation.

  • Sarehole Mill

    The mill where J.R.R. Tolkien spent his childhood, inspiring his fictional realm of Middle Earth.