Villages near me: 10 beautiful hidden gem villages in and around Birmingham

By Asmita Sarkar

Digital Journalist

Published 13th Jan 2023, 08:12 BST

Updated 8th Apr 2024, 09:57 BST

Ten incredible villages near Birmingham that you can visit if you want a break from city life

If you are someone who wants a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of city life in Birmingham, there are many incredible villages nearby to visit. Some of these villages are real hidden gems in the West Midlands while others have made it onto national listings for their uniqueness.

They have rustic charm, peaceful days and nights, and quiet cafes to spend time in. Instead of the sound of zooming cars whizzing down streets, you can hear bird song and the rustling of leaves.

So, if you’re looking for a break from city life, here are 10 incredible villages to visit near Birmingham:

Barnt Green is one of the most desirable locations to live in the West Midlands located near the Lickey Hills Country Park and other stunning countryside with stunning properties.
It’s no wonder it attracts a wealth of affluent residents, including Jack Grealish and Ron Atkinson.
The leafy village has a great range of restaurants and pubs too, such as the Barnt Green Inn (pictured), the Cork and Crust and the Black and Green restaurant.

1. Barnt Green

Barnt Green is one of the most desirable locations to live in the West Midlands located near the Lickey Hills Country Park and other stunning countryside with stunning properties. It’s no wonder it attracts a wealth of affluent residents, including Jack Grealish and Ron Atkinson. The leafy village has a great range of restaurants and pubs too, such as the Barnt Green Inn (pictured), the Cork and Crust and the Black and Green restaurant. | Google

Kinver is a large village in the District of South Staffordshire in Staffordshire, and what’s unique about the town are the incredible Rock Houses. These are quirky homes that were carved into sandstone. They have been restored to show how life was lived in the rock until the 1960s. The village also includes Kinver Edge - which is an Iron Age hillfort, heathland and woodland escarpment with viewpoints over Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

2. Kinver, Staffordshire

Kinver is a large village in the District of South Staffordshire in Staffordshire, and what’s unique about the town are the incredible Rock Houses. These are quirky homes that were carved into sandstone. They have been restored to show how life was lived in the rock until the 1960s. The village also includes Kinver Edge - which is an Iron Age hillfort, heathland and woodland escarpment with viewpoints over Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. | Flickr/Jeff

Barston village in Solihull has been named among the poshest villages to live in the UK, according to a list released by The Telegraph. It’s only 50 minutes away from the city centre and is known for its beautiful greenery and nicest people. The village architectural heritage spanning some 400 years. (Photo - Google Streetview)

3. Barston village, Solihull

Barston village in Solihull has been named among the poshest villages to live in the UK, according to a list released by The Telegraph. It’s only 50 minutes away from the city centre and is known for its beautiful greenery and nicest people. The village architectural heritage spanning some 400 years. (Photo - Google Streetview) | Google Maps

Hagley village in Stourbridge is just outside of Birmingham and is a beautiful place to visit. 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)

4. Hagley, Stourbridge

Hagley village in Stourbridge is just outside of Birmingham and is a beautiful place to visit. 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

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