Visit the Heart

Special Offers

Love a Day Out, Love the Heart of England

Welcome to Visit the Heart, for all special offers and downloadable vouchers click here >>

To view the regional voucher booklet click on the image.

The Heart of England Charmingly Individual

Click above for a detailed map of the region

Explore the beautiful countryside, sample myriad excellent restaurants and locally produced food. Whether it’s rolling fields, winding canals, thriving cities or quaint villages you’re after, the Heart of England offers something for everyone to enjoy and explore.

With top attractions, a world-class cultural scene, superb shopping, fantastic nightlife, major international events and exhibitions, the Heart of England is a welcome break - whatever the weather. To find out the many ways of enjoying your Heart of England check out the special offers and discounts available

Love Offers - Love the Heart

Love diversity, culture, food, drink, and good times. Love the Heart of England magazine.

Click on the link below to download your copy of the LOVE magazine.

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Gardens of the Heart

The Heart of England has a gardening tradition planted firmly in its soul. With a mild climate, rich soil and varied landscape the region is home to over 100 gardens of all styles and sizes that are open to visitors throughout the year.

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Excellence in Tourism Awards 2008 – Winners announced

The Excellence in Tourism Awards took place at Birmingham’s ICC on Tuesday 11th November 2008, to honour the work of the region’s outstanding attractions and accommodation providers.

To see the winners click here >>

To watch the BizTv video of the evening click here >>

Events in the Heart of England

If you want to find specific event or top attractions near your destination, use our handy attractions and events pages.

Please note: events listed have not necessarily been organised by Tourism West Midlands.

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The West Midlands Region: Birthplace of Pioneers

For centuries the Heart of England has been at the heart of evolution, revolution, transportation and much, much more.

Three hundred years ago, at Coalbrookdale, we didn't just launch the Industrial Revolution - though that's impressive enough. We also set in motion the changes which have brought us to today's modern, global, consumer society.

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Style Birmingham

Birmingham is THE place to shop. Outside of the West End it is the UK’s favourite and highest ranked shopping destination* - there’s something for everyone ranging from Armani at The Mailbox through to Primark on New Street.

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Comedy England - It's a funny old country

The Heart of England has produced some great comedians – none more so than Tony Hancock, who has a statue in Birmingham’s Old Square, With the annual Birmingham Comedy Festival taking place in October, a wealth of talent will be jesting down the Walk of Stars on Broad Street. Local comedy heroes include: Jasper Carrott, Dave Gorman, Tony Hancock, Lenny Henry, Alistair McGowan, Neil Morrissey, Bill Odie, Frank Skinner and Meera Syal To find more connections to great comedy in the Heart of England click here > >