Hotels in the West Midlands

The West Midlands is a region packed with variety. It’s home to bustling cities like Birmingham and Coventry, but also stretches into peaceful countryside with rolling hills, rivers and historic towns. It’s the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, which shaped modern manufacturing, and it’s full of cultural landmarks, from Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the world’s first cast-iron bridge in Ironbridge Gorge. You’ll also find five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty here, including Cannock Chase and the Malvern Hills, plus iconic spots like Warwick Castle and the Black Country Living Museum. Whether you're into history, nature or city life, the West Midlands has something for everyone.

There are seven cities officially recognised in the West Midlands region:

• Birmingham

• Coventry

• Wolverhampton 

• Stoke-on-Trent

• Hereford

• Lichfield

• Worcester 

The biggest town in the West Midlands is West Bromwich. While Birmingham is the largest city, West Bromwich stands out as the largest town (not classified as a city). It’s part of the Sandwell borough and has strong industrial roots, plus easy access to green spaces like Sandwell Valley Country Park.

The West Midlands is known for its industrial heritage, especially as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. It’s also famous for:

• Cadbury chocolate, made in Bournville, Birmingham.

• Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

• The Black Country, once a global centre for coal and iron. 

• Historic castles, like Warwick and Kenilworth.

• Canals, with Birmingham boasting more miles than Venice.