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14 historic houses in and around Birmingham to visit for a day out

If you live in and around Birmingham and have been looking for places to head out to with your family and friends on a short notice - these historic houses are a great place to start

Summer is a great time to head out and explore the many attractions and go on picnics in a park. There are several places in Birmingham and nearby towns and villages that offer a location where both can be done on a day out.

Several of the incredible historic homes in Birmingham have a large garden or parkland or both attached to them and they’re happy to welcome the public.

If you are a history buff, a visit to these homes, many of which are also museums, would tell you about what life in the West Midlands used to be like in the times gone by.

And, if you want to visit just to have a great day out in the sun, these places will also give you access to the manicured lawns and gardens, and the parklands to explore nature.

Many of these homes also host activities to keep the little ones engaged - making these sites perfect for a day out with children in and around your home city.

If you have been looking for places to head out to with your family and friends on a short notice - these historic houses are a great place to start.

So, here are 14 historic homes to visit on a day out in and near Birmingham:

If you are a history buff, a visit to these homes, many of which are also museums, would tell you about what life in the West Midlands used to be like in the times gone by.

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