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Birmingham and the West Midlands - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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attractions in Birmingham and the West Midlands are listed. Please help us
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RYTON ORGANIC GARDENS
Ryton-on-Dunsmore,
Coventry, West
Midlands,
CV8 3LG
Tel: 024 7630 3517 Fax:
024 7663 9229
E-mail:
enquiry@hdra.org.uk
Web:
www.hdra.org.uk
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Ryton Organic Gardens
is the UK's national centre for organic
gardening.
Enjoy 10 acres of stunning gardens and displays.
An award-winning restaurant.
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We also have a major new tourist attraction -
The Vegetable Kingdom: A £2 million fully
interactive visitor centre telling the story of
Britain's vegetables. Regularly seen of TV. A
great day out for the whole family.
Open daily: 9am - 5pm. Admission:
Adults £4.50, Children £2, Concessions £4.
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Birmingham Botanical
Gardens & Glasshouses
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West
Midlands, B15 3TR
Tel: 0121 454 1860 Fax:
0121 454 7835
E-mail:
admin@birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
Web:
www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
15 acres of gardens, along with Tropical,
Mediterranean and desert glasshouses plus many
other visitor facilities.
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Bungos Family Play Barn
Waterloo Road, Bidford upon Avon, B50 4JN
Tel: 07795 524790
E-mail:
bungosbarn1@btinternet.com
Web:
www.bungos-playbarn.co.uk
Bungos Play Barn is a massive play barn for the
under 12's. Parties organised using interlocking
party rooms which can be opened out into one
large room. Health conscious restaurant. On site
parking. Situated just outside
Stratford-upon-Avon and about 10 miles South of
Birmingham.
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Cadbury World
Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West
Midlands, B30 2LD
Tel: 0121 451 4159 Fax:
0121 451 1366
Web:
www.cadburyworld.co.uk
A chocoholics paradise, the story of Cadbury and
chocolate via multimedia attractions and the the
'Biggest Cadbury Shop in the World'.
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Crystal Glass Visitor
Centre
Churton House, Audnam, Stourbridge, West
Midlands, DY8 4AJ
Tel: 01384 354400 Fax:
01384 354445
Retail outfit stocking quality branded crystal
and giftware.
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Vintage Trains
670 Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West
Midlands, B11 2HL
Tel: 0121 708 4960 Fax:
0121 708 4963
E-mail:
office@vintagetrains.co.uk
Web:
www.vintagetrains.co.uk
Ride the Shakespeare Express, a vintage steam
train from the Tyseley collection and experience
the romanticism of a 1950's holiday trip on this
round trip journey from Birmingham to
Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Walking Britain
Edited by Lou Johnson
E-mail:
info@walkingbritain.co.uk
Web:
www.walkingbritain.co.uk
Walking Britain is an online guide featuring
over 4600 pages of information. There are
several walks, with detailed information
provided, to choose from in the West Midlands
area.
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Birmingham Ecopark
258A Hob Moor Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10
9HH
Tel: 0121 785 0553
E-mail:
enquiry@wildlifetrusts.org
Web:
www.wildlifetrusts.org
a working organic nursery with demonstrations of
wildlife gardening, habitat creation and
sustainable growing.
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Dudley Zoo and Castle
2 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4QB
Tel: 01384 215313 Fax: 01384
456048
E-mail:
admin@dudleyzoo.org
Web:
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk
With breathtaking views over the Black Country,
the Zoo was built within the grounds of Dudley
Castle, which dates back to Norman times, in
approximately 1071. Home to many rare, and
exotic animals from around the world, the zoo is
committed to protecting endangered wildlife.
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The Falconry Centre
Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, West Midlands,
DY9 0JB
Tel/Fax: 01562 700014
E-mail:
info@thefalconrycentre.co.uk
Web:
www.thefalconrycentre.co.uk
Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Vultures and Golden
Eagles! The latest attraction being Owl
Handling and Viewing Evenings.
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National Sea Life Centre
The Waters Edge, Brindley Place, Birmingham,
West Midlands, B1 2HL
Tel: 0121 643 6777 Fax:
0121 633 4787
E-mail:
slcbirmingham@merlinentertainments.biz
Web:
www.sealifeeurope.com
Aquarium of the Year & Warwickshire Family
Attraction of the Year by the Good Britain Guide
2004. Walk amongst the creatures of the sea,
from sharks to rays, turtles to clownnfish.
Experience the world's greatest rainforest,
AmaZonia, featuring razor toothed piranhas,
electric eels, and poison dart frogs.
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