West Midlands and Northwest England Travel Guide

Historic West Midlands, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Shropshire, and Merseyside

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Find historic places to visit and stay in the West Midlands and north west England. Explore historic Chester, with its timber-framed 'Rows' and Roman remains, and visit some of the finest stately homes in England, like Chatsworth and Tatton Park. The industrial sites clustered around Ironbridge have been named a World Heritage Site, and if you enjoy heritage, what about Arbor Low, dubbed the 'Stonehenge of the North'? From the attractive 'black and white' villages of Cheshire to the Roman city at Wroxeter, history is never far away.

Major Historic Attractions

Arbor Low stone circle, Derbyshire, Peak District

Top Heritage-Rated

Chatsworth Heritage Rating
Hardwick Hall
Stokesay Castle
Chester
Little Moreton Hall

More Major Historic places to visit

Ancient Britain
Arbor Low
Wall Roman Site (Letocetum Baths and Museum)
Wroxeter Roman City

Castles
Beeston Castle
Ludlow Castle
Shrewsbury Castle

Gardens
Biddulph Grange
Hodnet Hall
Ness Gardens

Historic Houses
Calke Abbey
Chatsworth
Dunham Massey
Haddon Hall
Hardwick Hall
Kedlestone Hall
Leighton Hall
Little Moreton Hall
Sudbury Hall
Tatton Park

Features
Ironbridge World Heritage Site
Peak District
Caves
Well Dressing

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Editor's picks

Top 5 reasons to visit The West Midlands and Northwest England

1. Half-timbered Little Moreton Hall
2. Walking in the Peak District
3. The historic buildings at Avoncroft
4. The elegant gardens of Chatsworth
5. The towers of Lichfield Cathedral

Historic Chester Feature

Chester Travel Guide

Attractions
Roman Amphitheatre
Chester Cathedral
Eastgate Clock
Roman Garden
The Rows
Chester Tourism

Featured Attraction

Sunnycroft - Telford, Shropshire, England

A modest villa designed in the late Victorian period, typical of late Victorian suburban living. Unlike most similar properties, Sunnycroft's interior is remarkably unchanged, providing a glimpse into the late Victorian world. Behind the house is a superb conservatory. ... more

Featured Historic Hotel

The Grant Arms Hotel
The Grant Arms Hotel, situated in the centre of Ramsbottom, Lancashire, is steeped in history. Originally named Top o'th Brow it became Grant Lodge when the famous industrialist Grant Brothers adopted it as their family home. (William and Daniel Grant were noted in history as being the two characters that … more >>

Accommodation Rating: 3*
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Featured Historic Hotel

Nailcote Hall Classic Hotel
Berkswell, West Midlands

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A 17th Century country house set in 15 acres of peaceful Warwickshire countryside, with an excellent leisure club and golf course. Nailcote Hall is ideally located between Birmingham and Coventry, just 10 minutes drive from Birmingham International AirportRailway station and the National Exhibition Centre. A courtesy Bus is available on … more >>

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HISTORY CORNER

Name the Historic attraction

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British History Quiz

This legendary warrior supposedly led the British at the Battle of Mount Badon (c. 518)

Clue

This Day in British History

24 May, 1450

Jack Cade's rebellion begins

Cade, an Irish soldier, led men from Kent, Surrey, Sussex,, and Middlesex against Henry VI

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch died at Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire, in early 1400, probably of starvation

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Free entry to National Trust properties throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, plus discounted admission to National Trust for Scotand properties.

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Kehelland Farm The Parlour

1 OF 6 COTTAGES. SET WITHIN 30 ACRES OF ARABLE LAND Occupying a sheltered position in the tiny village of Kehelland stands Higher Kehelland Farm. These 6 former barns …
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Palmers Lodge

Furnished to a high standard and decorated well throughout, this compact, contemporary open-plan living area has everything today’s holidaymaker could possibly need for a well-earned break.
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