These are the 7 best villages to visit in the West Midlands in 2024, according to BBC Countryfile

By Rushana Miller

Digital Journalist

Published 26th Sep 2024, 16:58 BST

BBC Countryfile named the best villages to visit, all within a short distance of Birmingham

The West Midlands is home to some of the most picturesque and charming villages in England.

According to BBC Countryfile, a renowned British television programme that airs weekly on BBC One and reports on all things rural, agricultural, and environmental, these villages are must-visit destinations for anyone looking to explore the beauty and tranquillity of the English countryside.

In this article, we will take you through the top seven villages to visit in the West Midlands in 2024, as recommended by BBC Countryfile.

Each village offers its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, and they are all located just a short distance from Birmingham, making them perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

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Here are the 7 best villages to visit in the West Midlands in 2024:

Nestled in a bend of the River Avon, Welford-on-Avon boasts a Norman church and charming timber-framed cottages. The 17th-century Bell Inn is steeped in local lore, and the village is proud to have one of the country’s tallest maypoles.

1. Welford-on-Avon

Nestled in a bend of the River Avon, Welford-on-Avon boasts a Norman church and charming timber-framed cottages. The 17th-century Bell Inn is steeped in local lore, and the village is proud to have one of the country’s tallest maypoles. | Flickr

Located in the West Midlands, "no one knows how Meriden, near Coventry came to be known as the centre of England for more than 500 years." Meriden village green features a 1951 plaque that marks the traditional centre of England. The wayside cross above it is a notable landmark.

2. Meriden Village

Located in the West Midlands, "no one knows how Meriden, near Coventry came to be known as the centre of England for more than 500 years." Meriden village green features a 1951 plaque that marks the traditional centre of England. The wayside cross above it is a notable landmark. | BW

Berkswell is "a village with tales spanning centuries" In the church of St John the Baptist, you can descend from a boxed pew in the north aisle to discover a two-part Norman crypt, among other surprises.

3. Berkswell

Berkswell is "a village with tales spanning centuries" In the church of St John the Baptist, you can descend from a boxed pew in the north aisle to discover a two-part Norman crypt, among other surprises. | Flickr

Stratford-upon-Avon, a picturesque market town in Warwickshire, is famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. For a unique experience, BBC Countryfile suggest, Near where the Stratford-upon-Avon canal meets the River Avon, you might find Shakee’s Ice Cream Boat along the canal, serving delicious treats to bard-watchers and tourists alike.

4. Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon, a picturesque market town in Warwickshire, is famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. For a unique experience, BBC Countryfile suggest, Near where the Stratford-upon-Avon canal meets the River Avon, you might find Shakee’s Ice Cream Boat along the canal, serving delicious treats to bard-watchers and tourists alike. | Wikicomms media

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