Barber Institute Of Fine Arts
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts contains one
of the finest small collections of European art in the uk.
The Barber Institute
of Fine Arts
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk |
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The gardens were planned in 1830 and include Loudon Terrace, the Cottage and Garden and
the Historic Gardens.
Westbourne Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 3TR
www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
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Birmingham
Museum and Art Gallery
"The Museum and Art Gallery has an ever changing
program of temporary exhibitions and its permanent collection includes the
famous Pre-Raphaelites."
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
B3 3DH
www.bmag.org.uk |
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Compton Verney House Trust
Compton Verney is an award
winning art gallery housed in a Grade 1 listed
Robert Adam mansion located in 120 acres of spectacular parkland.
Compton Verney House Trust Compton Verney
Warwickshire
CV35 9HZ
www.comptonverney.org.uk
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Coventry CathedralDuring a night of bombing in 1940 the Luftwaffe destroyed much of Coventry
including the original cathedral. The ruins are adjacent to the acclaimed new cathedral
which was consecrated in 1962.
Coventry Cathedral 1 Hill Top
Coventry
CV1 5AB
www.coventrycathedral.org.uk |
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Coventry Transport Museum
Housing the largest collection of British road transport in the world.
Coventry Transport Museum
Millennium Place
Hales Street
Coventry
CV1 1PN
www.mbrt.co.uk
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Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle was established by Geoffrey de
Clinton in about 1125. This site includes great photographs of the castle.
Kenilworth Castle
Castle Green
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1NE
www.english-heritage.org.uk |
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Royal Shakespeare Company
Theatre
"One
of the world's best-known theatre ensembles, the Royal Shakespeare
Company focuses on works by Shakespeare, other renaissance dramatists
and contemporary writers."
Royal Shakespeare Company
Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6BB
www.rsc.org.uk
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Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Shakespeare's birthplace, Anne Hathaway's cottage, records, museums and events.
Stratford-on-Avon
Warwickshire
www.shakespeare.org.uk |
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Stratford-on-Avon Music Festival
"The Festival
has become an annual showcase for the very best in music across
all genres, by both local and international artists."
Stratford-on-Avon
Warwickshire
www.stratfordmusicfestival.com
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Warwick Castle
A magnificent castle in the heart of Warwick.
Warwick Castle
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4QU
www.warwick-castle.co.uk |
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Vintage Trains
Vintage Trains operate a regular steam service on the main line between Birmingham
Snow Hill and Stratford upon Avon called the Shakespeare Express. Steam excursions to
places of interest using locomotives based at Tyseley (Birmingham Railway Museum) are also
available.
Vintage Trains
670 Warwick Road
Tyseley
Birmingham
B11 2HL
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