Of course, Christmas in Birmingham is in full swing with the plethora of Christmas activities that are taking place in the city centre. Chief among them being the Christmas markets in the city.
However if you’re looking to find much needed solace from the city panic, there are plenty of gorgeous villages where you can find much needed peace.
After all, winter in the West Midlands is like no where else in the UK.
There are many charming towns where people from large cities can lose themselves in pleasure. From strolling throughout rural streets to taking in the village café.
So make sure to head to one of these 16 villages where you can take in the breathtaking scenery and clean country air:
5. 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. | Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0
6. Belbroughton
Belbroughton is a village and civil parish in the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire. This village and civil parish in the Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. It is located about six miles north of Bromsgrove, was once known for its scythe and tool making, and is surrounded by a rural landscape of pasture, arable land, and woodland. According to the 2021 census, its population was 2,685. | Geoff Gartside Photo: Geoff Gartside
7. Hagley in Stourbridge
Hagley village in Stourbridge is on the edge of Birmingham but is a beautiful place to live in. It has the Grade I listed 18th-century house - Hagley Hall, the home of the Lyttelton family. The iconic home is open to the public for tours and teas, and has a lush park great for spending summers in. (Photo - Wikimedia Commons) | Wikimedia Commons
8. Tanworth-in-Arden
Tanworth-in-Arden is an idyllic village is surrounded by beautiful Warwickshire countryside. It’s home to a picturesque village green, St. Mary Magdalene's Church, and the renowned Bell Inn. | JThomas Photo: JThomas