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:
9. 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
10. Lapworth
Lapworth is primarily a commuter village, with many residents working in nearby towns and cities such as Birmingham. Despite its proximity to urban areas, the village retains a rural charm. In addition to the National Trust properties of Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House, Lapworth boasts several historic sites and amenities. "They are worth visiting in one day, especially if you can make the four-mile walk between estates, partly following the canal towpath." | Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House
11. Hampton_in_Arden
Located near Solihull offers a slice of village life, is packed full of rural character while being a hop, skip and a jump to the city via train, making it a popular option for commuters who crave a little pastoral idyll | Roy Hughes, CC BY-SA 2.0
12. Dickens Heath
Located in Solihull, the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal runs along the edge of the village, making the village perfect for nice winter walks. | John Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0