Central England (Midlands)

Central England abounds with rolling hills and luscious green valleys, where rivers slowly meander to form a rich verdant and fertile landscape. This central area stretches from the industrious Staffordshire and Peak district to the edge of Wales and down to the affluent south.

Places to visit in Central England:

Derbyshire

Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby, Glossop, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Swadlincote, Matlock

Gloucestershire

Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, Painswick, Stroud, Tewkesbury

Herefordshire

Bromyard, Hereford, Kington, Leominster, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Weobley

Leic. & Rutland

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester, Loughborough, Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray, Lutterworth, Ashwell, Hambleton, Lyddington, Oakham, Uppingham

Northants

Corby, Daventry, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Kimbolton, Nassington, Northampton, Oundle, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Wansford, Wellingborough, Yarwell

Nottinghamshire

Mansfield, Newark, Nottingham, Retford, Southwell, Worksop

Shropshire

Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Telford, Whitchurch

Staffordshire

Cannock, Lichfield, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Wolverhampton

Warwickshire

Coventry, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Warwick

Worcestershire

Dudley, Evesham, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Malvern, Worcester

This 'Heart of England' was once the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and still supports much of the industry that powers the UK's modern economy. Steeped in history this area is the birthplace of many famous figures, including William Shakespeare (born in Stratford-upon-Avon). Many of the towns and cities are blessed with fine architecture and numerous ancient buildings that have been lovingly restored to maintain the area's rich heritage.

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