Luxury holidays in West Midlands

When to go

The months of June to September are your best bets for enjoying the region’s natural beauty, though plan ahead during the school holidays for visits to Stratford-upon-Avon. The forests that inspired Tolkien are at their atmospheric best in autumn.

Getting there

• Planes

  You can fly into Birmingham International Airport from London and many European cities.

• Trains

  London Euston has direct trains to Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. There’s also a direct train from London Marylebone to Stratford-upon-Avon.

• Automobiles

  For day trips and exploring, you’ll need wheels. We recommend hiring a car at Birmingham Airport.