West Midlands outperforms other regions in VisitEngland tourism awards

Sixteen attractions in the West Midlands have been recognised by VisitEngland as providing outstanding experiences for visitors – more than any other region in the UK.

The attractions include Aston Hall; Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery; British Motor Museum; Cadbury World; Sarehole Mill; The Coffin Works; Thinktank and Winterbourne House & Garden.

Nicola Hewitt, commercial director at the West Midlands Growth Company, said: “The decision to award Attractions Accolades to more West Midlands venues than anywhere else in the UK is further proof of the region making its mark in the tourism sector. This area recorded more domestic and international visitors than ever last year – fuelled by the strength, variety and welcome of its attractions.

“With Coventry becoming the UK City of Culture in 2021 and Birmingham hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022, this is the West Midlands’ time to shine. The region’s attractions have an important role to play as increasing numbers of new visitors seek interesting and exciting days out while they’re here.

“We congratulate the hard work of our tourism partners in consistently providing quality experiences for our visitors and hope that these awards and recognition encourage more people to come and explore what’s on offer across the region.”
 The list in full:

Aston Hall, Birmingham
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham
British Motor Museum, Gaydon
Cadbury World, Birmingham
Dudley Canal Tunnel & Limestone Mines
Eastnor Castle, Ledbury
Emma Bridgewater Factory, Stoke-on-Trent
Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury
National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas
RSPB Coombes Valley, Leek
Sarehole Mill, Birmingham
The Coffin Works, Birmingham
The Cotswold Distillery, Shipston-on-Stour
Thinktank, Birmingham
Winterbourne House & Garden, Birmingham
World of Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent

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