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The ‘Heart of England’, the West Midlands, is close to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Coventry. Birmingham the second most populous British city was my first destination. Travel could not be easier with good motorways, train services and an airport.

For great shopping visit the Bull Ring with its 160 indoor shops, restaurants and cafes, or for live music, fashion and sporting events, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), which is one of the busiest exhibition and convention centres in Europe. Birmingham is a hive of activity twenty-four hours a day with its award winning restaurants and clubs.

The Symphony Hall has over 200 events a year, and is home to the City of Birmingham’s Symphony Orchestra. The interior is steeped in elegance and is worthy of a viewing alone. Birmingham is the thriving and cultural part of the West Midlands, vibrant day and night with entertainment for every taste.

During the Industrial Revolution, the West Midlands became one of the most industrialised parts of Britain. Known as The Black Country, it is only a few minutes’ drive west of Birmingham. Its name does not do it justice, as it is surprisingly beautiful.

A visit to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley is a must for all ages. Here you can admire arts and crafts with craftsmen/ women at work. Wearing costumes, they are brimming with local knowledge, skills and the unique Black Country humour.  Dudley also offers a 45 minute canal trip into its limestone caverns.

Wolverhampton, or “The High Town or Town on the Hill”, is only 17 miles from Birmingham, and great for an overnight stay. Granted ‘City’ status in 2001, it is a modern city with many super holiday accommodations and all at very competitive prices.

If you want to get away from the bustle of the shops take a visit to Wightwick Manor for a viewing of the William Morris originals. There is also the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, and Bilston Craft Gallery and Museum.

Wolverhampton also has a stunning theatre, for the thespian lover. The Grand Theatre was designed in 1894 by one of the country’s leading architects C. J. Phipps. With productions from touring companies, it is proud of its history with performances from greats such as Charlie Chaplin, Sir Ian McKellen and Margot Fonteyn.

A ‘flutter’ on the horses at Wolverhampton’s racecourse is a must for horse lovers. Britain’s first floodlit race track is fantastic fun for all ages. The racecourse has a large choice of restaurants so you don’t have to venture far from the track.

You can't leave the West Midlands without a fleeting visit to Coventry where the legend of Lady Godiva lives on. With some of England’s finest medieval guildhalls, timber framed shops, pubs and of course its famous ruined cathedral, Coventry is a real pleasure. After WW2 German bombers decimated Coventry, it has rebuilt itself into a modern and thriving city with new and exciting bars and restaurants. The West Midlands has it all.