Welcome back to a brand new video! Now the Midlands may not be the first choice for travelers visiting the UK, but it’s worth exploring to discover its many hidden charms. So, let’s take a look at 10 beautiful places to visit in the Midlands.
0:19 Warwick Castle
1:09 Stratford
1:55 Peak District National Park
2:39 Worcester
3:36 Landudno
4:22 Lincoln Cathedral
5:04 Lichfield
5:37 Shrewsbury
6:18 Kenilworth Castle
6:53 Ironbridge,
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welcome back to a brand new video now the Midlands may not be the first choice for travelers visiting the UK but it’s worth exploring to discover its many hidden charms so let’s take a look at 10 beautiful places to visit in the Midlands we start this video with war castle if you’re looking for a place to visit in the Midlands then add War to your list this is a magnificent Castle where you’re able to step back in time a historical Jam inviting you to experience the magic of medieval England as you explore its ancient halls and climb into its Towers you’ll find yourself immersed in a captivating Journey Through the Ages what sets war castle apart is its ability to make history tangible and exciting for everyone you can have an immersive experience when you visit the castle with awardwinning interactive exhibits all day promising an unforgettable experience it’s a great day out especially with the family next is statford upon Avon located in the heart of England along the river Avon statford upon Avon is a perfect place to visit if you’re a big fan of Shakespeare and English literature after all this was the birthplace of the wonderful poet and naturally the town has been attracting art and theater Fanatics for more than 250 years you can visit all the houses relating to Shakespeare in and around Stratford upon Avon including Shakespeare’s birthplace Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens or even Nash’s house after that you can spend the rest of the day along the river Avon just enjoying the town [Music] itself the Peak District National Park is the oldest National Park in the UK and one of the best places to visit in the Midlands this is a great destination for outdoor adventure Ventures such as hiking camping cycling or even rock climbing in the summer the Peak District is home to some picturesque and Charming Villages like Castleton and Bakewell but you also have Chatsworth Hall and Haden Hall which are two magnificent stately homes if you prefer history to Outdoor Adventures you can take a look at those having a car is probably the best way to get around especially if you want to see many things in a short space of Time Worcester a beautiful cathedral and University City with a fascinating History located in the heart of the West Midlands on the banks of the river Severn at its Center is a magnificent Cathedral perched along the riverb dominating the skyline for miles around the cathedral is one of the loveliest in England and dates back to Norman times although possessing all the sophistication and amenities of a city wor has the feel of a small town it’s particularly easy to explore and to get around either on foot or using public transport a few minutes walk from the cathedral takes you to the famous Royal Worcester porcelain Museum and its adjoining factory nearby you can wander along the medieval frier Street full of restaurants and bars nestled within original Timber buildings and historical F LL and dno rap in beautiful countryside is just another must visit town in Shire where you can experience a taste of England’s Rich history and Heritage there’s a famous quote about hudo by an English composer called Ralph Von Williams Pudo is the loveliest town in England and there’s definitely some truth to it the town is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and beautiful Broad Street it’s also surrounded by the river the perfect location for yet another of shire’s castles for a small town it pxs a punch and you will definitely be occupied for a few hours including a visit to LL and dudo Castle Lincoln Cathedral although not as well known as some of the other major cities in the Midlands such as Birmingham or Derby Lincoln is one of the best places to visit in the area this historic city is known for its medieval cathedral which Towers over the red brick houses from the surrounding historic quarter did you know that from 1311 to 1549 this was the tallest building in the world and during the second world war Lincoln was the heart of bomber country the city was home to numerous air bases and Lincoln cathedral was a popular navigation Beacon Lichfield tucked away in the heart of Staffordshire lies a Charming city of Lichfield which offers quite a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life steeped in history it’s a compact City but it’s an absolute gem for history and those seeking a tranquil getaway lichfield’s claim to fame is its stunning medieval Cathedral a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that great es the city’s Skyline so Lichfield is small but it’s big on History Shrewsberry pretty sure that many around the world have never heard of this town and it’s big enough to be interesting but small enough to have maintained its charm Shrewsberry has a fascinating history it was the birthplace of a super famous scientist that you may have heard of Charles Darwin he was a naturalist who developed the theory of natural elction and is regarded as one of history’s most famous biologists so there are plenty of things to do around Shrewsberry you can wander the very tight medieval streets or even visit a prison which was decommissioned in 2013 kennworth castle if you ever wanted to see one of the country’s most formidable medieval fortresses then you have to visit kennworth Castle an imposing Sandstone ruin just on the edge of kennworth town it’s famous for being the home of Robert Dudley the Earl of Lester who was a childhood friend of Queen Elizabeth ey yet had a close and complex relationship although much of it has gone to ruin there are still walking trails Grand Manor houses and nice Gardens to visit it’s definitely well worth your time Ironbridge this sits within the Ironbridge Gorge a onesco world heritage site and it’s famous for its Iron Bridge which was built in 1779 and was the first arch bridge in the world made of cast iron this is widely considered as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution so if you’re interested in Britain’s industrial past then I’m pretty sure you need to put this place on your list to visit there’s even a Living Museum that brings to life the world of Victoria in Britain with streets shops and crafts from back in the day if you’ve never had an idea about the past this is a great way to experience what it was like and there you have it some underrated gems in England I’m pretty sure if you do visit these locations you’ll have a great time that’s it from me enjoy the holidays and I will see you all on the next one