If you’re nearing retirement or craving a quieter pace, you’re probably weighing a few big choices.
After years in an office or the rush of city life, the idea of moving to the countryside can feel like a breath of fresh air. The West Midlands is full of villages that deliver exactly that.
Historic churches, character pubs with low beams, and wide open fields give these villages a calm, lived-in charm that makes them ideal for anyone ready to slow things down.
We’ve picked out ten of the sleepiest West Midlands villages and highlighted what makes each one worth considering. Take a look.
9. Catherine de Barnes in Solihull
Catherine de Barnes village is close to Hampton in Arden and is another lovely Solihull village. The name is derived from Ketelberne, a 12th century lord. The village was in the manor of Longdon back then and later merged with the manor of Ulverlei to form Solihull. (Photo - Google Streetview) | Google Streetview