Ilsa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lichfield Cathedral
The CloseFree entry into a fabulous cathedral
A wonderful day out with shopping, cafes, and local museums covering the history of Lichfield and its famous sons.
34 locals recommend
Lichfield
A wonderful day out with shopping, cafes, and local museums covering the history of Lichfield and its famous sons.
Bridgnorth
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Coach RoadIronbridge Gorge Civil Parish
Birmingham Back to Backs
55-63 Hurst StA trip back in time to the early 20th century
Library of Birmingham
1 Broad StBlack Country Living Museum
A full on day out with shops, a school room, bank and much more…
A National Trust venue with loads of history. King Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell here
11 locals recommend
Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall LaneA National Trust venue with loads of history. King Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell here
A family home with a fabulous collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings and much more
29 locals recommend
National Trust Wightwick Manor and Gardens
Wightwick BankA family home with a fabulous collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings and much more
The National Memorial Arboretum is less than 30mins away.
51 locals recommend
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Croxall RoadThe National Memorial Arboretum is less than 30mins away.
Cadbury World
69 Linden RdFor the chocolate lovers there’s Cadbury World…
A well hidden gem these botanical gardens are truly delightful
61 locals recommend
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne RoadA well hidden gem these botanical gardens are truly delightful
Theme park
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor DriveAlton Towers
Farley LaneShopping
Merry Hill Centre Brierley Hill
Every possible retail outlet under one roof
One of the newest designer outlet villages in the area.
13 locals recommend
West Midlands Designer Outlet
Lichfield RoadOne of the newest designer outlet villages in the area.
Fabulous city centre shopping from arcades to superstores
232 locals recommend
Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
Moor StreetFabulous city centre shopping from arcades to superstores
Cultural/Entertainment
Birmingham Royal Ballet
7 Thorp StThe National Royal Ballet is based in Birmingham. Just 30mins drive away.
The National Exhibition Centre for everything from Crufts to the Good Food Show
116 locals recommend
NEC, National Exhibition Centre
Pendigo WayThe National Exhibition Centre for everything from Crufts to the Good Food Show
A fabulous historic small theatre showing many headline acts
17 locals recommend
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Lichfield StreetA fabulous historic small theatre showing many headline acts
Eleven Brindley Place
So much to explore at Brindley Place, Birmingham
The Robin 2 is great music venue for the West Midlands and Bilston, hosting many and varied acts.
The Robin 2 Hotel
28 Mount PleasantThe Robin 2 is great music venue for the West Midlands and Bilston, hosting many and varied acts.
Outdoor activities
Cannock Chase Forest
Birches ValleyHire bicycles and explore the forest
Cannock Chase MTB Trails
Birches ValleyFabulous trails to walk or cycle
Steam days every weekend in the summer plus Santa trains and lovely walks around the lake
Chasewater Railway
Pool RoadSteam days every weekend in the summer plus Santa trains and lovely walks around the lake
Chasewater Country Park - Staffordshire County Council
Pool LaneBeacon Park
14 Swan RdA beautiful park set in 70 acres close to Lichfield city centre
A beautiful arboretum to explore with fabulous winter illuminations.
16 locals recommend
Walsall Arboretum
139 Broadway NA beautiful arboretum to explore with fabulous winter illuminations.
The Snowboard Asylum, Tamworth
RiverdriveSnowboarding in Tamworth
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Lichfield RoadFor golf lovers the Belfry is nationally renowned