Attractions in the Midlands Information about attractions in the Midlands including, Alton Towers, Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Cadbury World, Coors Visitor Centre, Drayton Manor, Go Ape! Buxton, Go Ape! Cannock, Go Ape! Sherwood Pines, Go Ape! Wyre, Heights of Abraham, Snibston, Places to visit in the Midlands, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, where to go and day out.
Escape on an amazing adventure to the Alton Towers Resort and experience unlimited fun all year round at one the UK's most popular theme parks! When you enter the gates of Alton Towers embark on a mission aboard the new Battle Galleons interactive water ride located within the brand new land - Mutiny Bay. Join Charlie on his fantastic voyage into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, or test your limits by taking a thrill seeking, adrenalin-fuelled flight on our speed demon Rita - Queen of Speed, launching willing riders from 0-100kph in just 2.5 seconds!
Easy to get to, Bentley Bridge is home to a wide range of restaurants, a multiplex cinema showing all the lastest movies including 3D, a bowling alley, canal-side pub, and ample parking! Take a look around the our website to see exactly what Bently Bridge has to offer.
Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, Wednesfield Way, Wolverhampton, WV11 1TZ
Bosworth is a site of national historic significance, being the location of one of the three most important battles fought on British soil. It is the site where the Battle of Bosworth took place in 1485, and infamous as the place where King Richard III lost his life and crown to Henry Tudor and thus where the Tudor dynasty was born.
Sutton Cheney, Nr. Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0AD
Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed day out at Cadbury World. With fourteen amazing zones, there's so much to see and do at Cadbury World. From seeing how your favourite chocolate is made to learning about the Quaker origins of the world's favourite chocolate brand. whether you're here for fun, or for an educational visit, there's something for everyone at Cadbury World.
Packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland, Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! Visit Europe's first Thomas Land with 12 themed rides and attractions. Walk the Dino Trail, where you will discover these prehistoric giant creatures for yourselves in their new trail designed to educate and intrigue! An amazing fun filled day for the whole family!
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. We take one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires and wind-in-your-face zip wires. And you’ll share up to three hours of fun and adventure going ape in the trees with friends and family.
Go Ape! Buxton, Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9DH
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. We take one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires and wind-in-your-face zip wires. And you’ll share up to three hours of fun and adventure going ape in the trees with friends and family.
Go Ape! Cannock, Birches Valley Forest Centre, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2UQ
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. We take one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires and wind-in-your-face zip wires. And you’ll share up to three hours of fun and adventure going ape in the trees with friends and family.
Go Ape! Sherwood Pines, Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstone, Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. We take one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires and wind-in-your-face zip wires. And you’ll share up to three hours of fun and adventure going ape in the trees with friends and family.
Go Ape! Wyre, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY14 9XQ
Journey in a state of the art cable car - Follow a guide underground to the spectacular showcaves. Situated on the site of historic lead mining the Heights of Abraham originally opened as a Regency style 'Savage Garden'. Today the paths still follow many of the original routes around the 60 acres of Woodland hillside. Now, 200 years on, the planting scheme has matured, providing homes for a range of birds and wildlife.
the National Space Centre, the UK’s largest space visitor attraction. Journey through the six hands-on galleries and sit back in awe in the UK's largest planetarium, the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, as we take you on a voyage of discovery in the 360° fulldome experience. Also an online exhibition where you will explore our universe, tour your night sky and discover the current space programmes here in the UK and beyond.
Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve. The museum displays a diverse and rich collection of historic objects telling the story of technology and design and how it has affected everyday life from the past to the present day, and the future.
The museum celebrates the social history of the development of brewing - the real life experiences and stories of the people who helped to build Burton's world-renowned brewing reputation. Experienced guides take visitors through each step of the brewing process and explain the fascinating roles that the steam engines and vintage vehicles on show played in the development of the industry.
