Lichfield
Discover a rich heritage, ancient artefacts, and stunning architecture. Lichfield Cathedral’s story doesn’t end with its past, it is very much alive with a vibrant programme of events and art projects to capture the imagination of all ages.
Birmingham Symphony and Town Hall
Built in 1834 to accommodate everything from public and town meetings, to concerts and other entertainment.
Sea Life Centre
- The UK’s Only 360° Ocean Tunnel where you can marvel at our sharks, a giant turtle, rays and hundreds of tropical fish swimming overhead and underneath as you walk through the sea in this truly unique experience
- Meet the UK’s First Sea Otters, Ozzy and Ola, as they settle into our Marine Mammal facility
- Penguin Ice Adventure – Marvel at the cheeky antics of our feathered friends as they dive beneath the freezing waters and play in their icy home.
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. Tourist attractions include “Falconer’s Quest’” (a bird show, featuring bald eagles, vultures, and sea eagles), archery displays, Jousting and the trebuchet show.
West Midlands Safari Park
The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals and features other attractions such as a small theme park. The park contains the largest groups of white lions, cheetahs, hippopotamuses and meerkats in the UK, as well as the largest lemur walk-through exhibit. It was also the first park in the UK to have the African big five game animals – elephants, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard.
Alton Towers
In 2021, Alton Towers ranked first for attendance among amusement parks in the UK, with an estimated 1.8 million visitors. The theme park is open seasonally from mid-March to early November.
