| | | The West Midlands is often thought of as an industrial centre but there is a lot of lovely countryside in and around the main cities. |
| Undoubtedly the heart of the West Midlands is Birmingham - Britain's second city and a leader in the way it has transformed its image from concrete jungle to vibrant up and coming city over the past decade. |
| You can easily spend a few days exploring the city itself, which offers everything from canals to the famous Jewellery Quarter. Or venture into the suburbs of the city and visit some of the more unusual tourist attractions, like Cadbury's Chocolate World - a must for the kids! |
| The car is the star in this part of the world and Rover is on the up at the Longbridge plant after a fierce battle to keep the original home of the Mini going. |
| Cars have also played an important part in the history of nearby Coventry but don't miss out the country lanes and rural retreats between the cities. Take a gentle drive around the outskirts of Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull and you'll be surprised how much more there is to the area. Plenty of country pubs to enjoy a stop on a sunny afternoon. |
| The other main area in the West Midlands is the Black Country - where you can immerse yourself in the rich industrial history of the area and experience some good hospitality in places like Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. |
| The Midlands is also the ideal place for a real take-it-easy holiday with a huge network of canals stretching from the heart of Birmingham and the Black Country to idyllic rural routes on the way to Warwick, Stratford or London. |
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