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BIRMINGHAM & WEST MIDLANDS is the ideal digital travel guide to central England. Written by a pro-author it explores key DESTINATIONS; suggests ITINERARIES; details dozens of SIGHTS and ACTIVITIES; and suggests great spots to EAT. All content (200+ points-of-interest/300+ pics) is original and independent; no recommendations are ads!


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BIRMINGHAM & WEST MIDLANDS starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information with tips on ACCOMMODATION, FESTIVALS and TRANSPORT

A DESTINATIONS section then provides orientation to all the regions key cities and counties of interest to visitors.

Next, a hand-crafted ITINERARIES section suggests an easy-to-follow route for first-timers to the region. BIRMINGHAM IN-A-DAY tours a dynamic city thats busy reinventing itself while STRATFORD IN-2-DAYS is a must-do for any Shakespeare fan.

Theres a whole section on SHAKESPEARE in the next, INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES, section of the app. This is where you might dive straight in, if you have a specific interest. Featured are travelling with KIDS; the ARTS & CRAFTS movement; CASTLES, STATELY HOMES & GARDENS; WALKING & CYCLING and the TOLKIEN TRAIL. Theres also a thorough section on the regions HISTORY including a section on INDUSTRIAL & VICTORIAN heritage and MUSEUMS, which will help you glimpse the regions glory days.

Finally, the app details an incredibly useful selection from the thousands of possible options of RESTAURANTS, CAFES, PUBS and the like, including some of the best places for AFTERNOON TEA and the FARM SHOPS you shouldnt miss. The latter also forms part of a SHOPS & SHOPPING to make sure you find the perfect souvenir of this engaging region.



TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
Accommodation
Costs
Electricity & Time Zone
Information & Media
Seasons, Festivals & Events
Transport

DESTINATIONS
Meet the key cities & counties:
Birmingham
Metropolitan West Midlands
Herefordshire
Shropshire
Staffordshire
Warwickshire
Worcestershire

ITINERARIES & TOURS
Easy-to-follow tours:
Birmingham In-A-Day
Scenic Drives
Shakespeares Stratford In-2-Days
Days Out From Broadway

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
Arts & Crafts Movement
Castles, Historic Homes & Gardens
Art
History
Kids & Families
Museums of Industry
Shakespearean Times
Tolkien Trail
Walking & Cycling

EAT, DRINK, SHOP & MORE
Where best to eat, drink, shop and more:
Afternoon Tea
Breweries, Distilleries & Vineyards
Cafs & Bakeries
Entertainment & Sports Venues
Farm Shops & Delis
Pubs, Bars & Country Inns
Restaurants
Shops & Shopping

APP FEATURE: TECHNICAL
One-click website LINKS.
One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
NAVIGATE quickly using the app's global search; internal hyperlinks, and its many images.
LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
Detailed MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
Save and share FAVOURITES.
Easily CONTACT the author.



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CREDITS
AUTHOR: Alison Plummer is a travel/lifestyle writer, author and destination specialist with a passion for the environment, food and wine and a love of both beautiful countryside and the buzz of city life. She divides her time between the UK and Australia.
ICON: Ian Livesey@flickr
FEATURE GRAPHIC: metrogogo@flickr



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