Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Central England
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Central England are listed below.
Ellenborough Spa (Spa)
Southam Road, Southam, Nr Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
We have 7 treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, tropical mood showers, heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, gym, outdoor heated swimming and a relaxation area with juice... more
Menzies Welcombe Golf Club (Golf Course)
Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
The course is unusual as it includes three par fives and five par threes and it's not long at 6,288 yards, but it is tricky. An... more
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Explore the rich collections of paintings, prints, drawings, costume and glass in the Art Gallery. From ancient Roman pots to a Mark XVI Spitfire, from a... more
Calke Abbey (Historic House)
Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire
The baroque state bed, with Chinese embroidered silk hangings, are unchanged since the 1880s. The attractive grounds feature a walled garden, a collection of garden buildings... more
Luffenham Heath Golf Club (Golf Course)
Stamford Road, Ketton, Stamford, Lincolnshire
The par three 17th (201 yards) is regarded by many as the best hole on the course... more
Eden Hall Day Spa (Spa)
Elston Village, Newark, Nottinghamshire
From the minute you arrive you will find caring, friendly professionals supported by the latest Spa facilities ready to re-vitalise and energize your mind and body... more
Hagley Hall (Historic House)
Hagley, Worcestershire
Inside are some of the finest examples of Italian plasterwork, mostly by Francesco Vassalli, and a fine collection of 18th century portraits and furniture... more
The Great House (Garden)
Dilwyn, Herefordshire
There is impressive stonework in the terraces and pergola, and the ornamental canal is designed to show reflections of the house and trees... more
The Grange Spa (Spa)
Millthorpe Road, Pointon, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Grange Spa offers a short break from a hectic lifestyle of 2, 4 or 8 hours giving you the chance to relax, rest, contemplate and refresh... more
Crich Tramway Village (Attraction / Activity)
Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire
This captivating journey into history is made complete with a stroll on our fascinating Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail and a trip to our unique Red... more
Arbury Hall (Historic House)
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
This lovely Elizabethan mansion house with its 12th century monastic origins was Gothicised by Sir Roger Newdegate during the second half of the 18th century and... more
Warwick Castle (Attraction / Activity)
Warwick, Warwickshire
A century ago that same `hydro´ power was harnessed by the Castle´s engine house to generate electricity for the household. The beautifully proportioned conservatory, which acts... more
Monnow Valley Arts (Garden)
Middle Hunt House, Walterstone, Hereford, Herefordshire
All the design for the garden has been done by its owners. A debt is owed to Piet Oudolf, who has inspired the owners to use... more
The Shakespeare Houses (Historic House)
Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Step back into the 1570s and spend a day on a real working farm with Mary Arden´s neighbours the Palmer Family as they cook over the... more
Farnborough Hall (Historic House)
Banbury, Warwickshire
The hall displays one of the largest collections of Roman busts. The landscaped gardens contain 18th century temples, a terrace walk and an obelisk... more
Alton Towers Resort (Attraction / Activity)
Alton, Staffordshire
Also new for 2009 is Cloud Cuckoo Land, an area full of fantabulous fun especially for our younger guests, featuring live entertainment and characters, fantastic indoor... more
Snibston Discovery Park (Attraction / Activity)
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire
The emphasise at Snibston is on discovery. There are over 90 interactive exhibits that are suitable for all ages... more
Midland Railway - Butterley (Attraction / Activity)
Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire
Farm Park, Country Park, Demonstration Signal Box, Victorian Railwayman´s Church and much more... more
Hardwick Hall (Garden)
Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
There is something to see throughout the season!... more
Tropical Bird Gardens (Leics) Ltd (Attraction / Activity)
Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicestershire
Home to several hundred tropical birds of over 70 species. There are large aviaries with many exotic species such as parakeets, toucans, emus and mynah birds... more
Llanymynech Golf Club (Golf Course)
Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire
Ian Woosnam started playing there at the age of nine and his parents were club captains. A tight lay-out with narrow fairways so the driver is... more
Losehill House Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Edale Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
The Spa facilities include a tranquil indoor heated pool with panoramic views over Winhill and the Hope Valley, a peaceful sauna and a fantastic hot tub... more
Dudmaston (Garden)
Quatt, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Enjoy a walk in the Dingle, a wooded valley, the restored rock garden of local red sandstone or the popular `Big Pool´ surrounded by attractive plantings.... more
Farnborough Hall (Garden)
Banbury, Warwickshire
Beyond this, a former orangery, a rose garden and a yew walk with fine views over the river and cascade, and the surrounding countryside... more
Hoo Farm (Attraction / Activity)
Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford, Shropshire
Hoo Farm also has a gift shop and Tea Room which sells sandwiches, pasties, cakes and hot and cold drinks... more
The Canal Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Discover amazing feats of engineering, and see the shining brass and colourful decoration that contrast so sharply with the harsh reality of canal life. The fascinating... more
Sarehole Mill (Museum / Art Gallery)
Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands
It was also the childhood haunt of JRR Tolkien and inspiration for the mill in ´The Hobbit´... more
Reflections Spa (Spa)
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwick, Warwickshire
There are treatments especially designed for men (including facials and waxing) and the range of massages is particularly tempting. Using delicious Decleor products, your mood will... more
Bourton House Garden (Garden)
Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Most of the garden is formal, delineated by walls, banks and hedges and features wide herbaceous borders with stunning plant, texture and colour combinations; imaginative topiary... more
Dyrham Park (Garden)
Dyrham, Bath, Gloucestershire
However, it is a joy to travel down the winding drive through the deer park until the house appears, wedged across the valley and facing out... more
Rockingham Castle (Historic House)
Market Harborough, Northamptonshire
A fine collection of family portraits by Reynolds and Van Dyck is on display. In Victorian times Charles Dickens was a regular visitor... more
Compton Verney (Museum / Art Gallery)
Compton Verney, Warwickshire
Six permanent collections include: paintings from the Golden age of Neopolitan art, Germanic paintings and sculpture (1450-1650), British Portraits including Reynolds and Tudor portraits, the most... more
Berrington Hall (Garden)
Leominster, Herefordshire
The Victorian pleasure gardens house an avenue of golden yews and laurel walks. In the walled garden you will discover a small orchard with apple trees... more
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (Attraction / Activity)
The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire
It also carried fruit from the highly productive farming areas both in the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham. The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway attracts a varying... more
Hotel du Vin Spa (Spa)
Church Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
These include marine and natural products from Espa, oriental massage techniques combined with herbal remedies, Jessica’s advanced nail care treatments and colours, and safe, gorgeous-looking tanning... more
Hereford Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Broad Street, Hereford, Herefordshire
The collections are relevant to life in Herefordshire and include objects on agriculture, landscape, folklore, schooldays and laundering. The Art Gallery hosts a varied programme of... more
Sir Richard Arkwrights Cromford Mill (Museum / Art Gallery)
Cromford Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire
Part of the Derwent Valley Mills, having achieved World Heritage status in December 2001... more
Weston Park (Historic House)
Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire
Also displays of pictures, sculpture and Chinese porcelain along with fine furniture and objets d´art. Set in 1000 acres of `Capability´ Brown parkland; outside there is... more
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station (Attraction / Activity)
Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
The Victorian workshop has lathes, shapers, slotters and wibblers, all working away powered by the fine Vernon & Guest vertical steam engine. A Crompton electrical generator... more
Cascades Gardens (Garden)
Clatterway, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire
The cliff top paths provide spectacular panoramic views of the garden and the surrounding area. In the Nursery there is the opportunity to buy some of... more
Dudley Zoological Gardens (Attraction / Activity)
Castle Hill, Dudley, West Midlands
Walk through a Rainforest to see primates & otters. Watch Brids of Prey as they fly around the Castle... more
Belvoir Castle Gardens (Garden)
Belvoir, Grantham, Leicestershire
There is a Victorian rose garden overlooked by the Broad Walk, and the tallest yew tree in Britain - a remarkable 29 metres... more
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Jordan Well, Coventry, Warwickshire
With a selection of permanent galleries and temporary exhibition spaces, along with a whole host of ongoing workshops and events, the Herbert offers a great day... more
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
For a vintage family day out, all roads lead to the Cotswold Motoring Museum... more
Ragley Hall (Garden)
Alcester, Warwickshire
The bare bones of Marnock's garden remains in evidence today and has matured into a rich palette for nature with mature trees producing a rich foil... more
Renishaw Hall (Garden)
Renishaw Park, Sheffield, Derbyshire
On either side of the formal garden there are more naturalistic plantings with unusual shrubs, specimen trees and towering rambling roses. East of the garden, holly... more
Coventry Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands
St Michael´s Hall Treasury houses treasures from the old and new Cathedrals including the original charred cross... more
Easton Walled Gardens (Garden)
Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire
50 years later, the house was pulled down and the gardens abandoned. 100 years later see the ongoing revival of these magnificent gardens... more
Mill Dene Garden (Garden)
School Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Set round an old water-mill and pond, the garden has colourful, perfumed terraces up steep sides to a summerhouse and fountain, with beautiful Cotswold views from... more