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Explore The Midlands
Explore The Midlands
Historic houses, traditional hotels, medieval castles and the sound of music, are some of the things you can discover in The Midlands.
Live to tell
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust opens and cares for five beautiful historic houses and gardens all linked with William Shakespeare and his family. Each house has its own fascinating story to tell and, seen together, they bring the complete Shakespeare story to life. There is a great range of special interest tours and talks led by experts, available exclusively to groups, and there are great deals on multiple house tickets and early booking discounts. Their Group Visits team will be happy to help you plan a trip. For further information call the number below or visit their website.
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01789 201806
The perfect base
Situated less than a mile away from central Birmingham, The Paragon Hotel is a perfect base from which to explore all the city has to offer. You can sample a delicious dish from their traditional but modern British menu, or enjoy afternoon tea in their light and airy lounge. They also have newly refurbished bedrooms, which have been pared back to their most elemental form. A base of neutral shades with a splattering of sharp lime green soft furnishings creates a warm yet modern feel. Flat screen TV’s and quality bed linen ensure a relaxed home from home environment for the regular traveller.
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0121 627 0627
Lead the way
Let one of the world's leading symphonic ensembles, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, take your group away from it all in 2008/09. Its concerts are held at one of the finest concert halls in the world - Symphony Hall, Birmingham – and are the perfect recipe for a revitalising, uplifting and reflective experience. CBSO concerts feature some of the best-known classical repertoire, plus music from film, musicals and much more. There are also generous benefits for groups of 11 or more, including a 20% ticket discount, a complimentary ticket, a reservation facility, and the opportunity to meet musicians.
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0800 358 7070
Castle full of fun
Every day during the summer, groups can get a real taste of mediaeval life at Warwick Castle. As well as a whole castle full of fun to explore, there is the Flight of the Eagles display (featuring “Nikita” - the Steller’s Sea Eagle - the largest eagle in the world), combat and archery lessons from the Warwick Bowman, jousting, and the mighty Trebuchet – the world’s largest siege machine – will be shot twice daily in a jaw dropping spectacle. You might also like to visit Warwick Ghosts – Alive, a ghostly live action experience, recreating the chilling murder of Sir Fulke Greville, a former owner of Warwick Castle. Pre-booked groups of 15 or more can receive a special discount on tickets. To find out more about the events on at Warwick Castle, contact them on the details below.
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0870 442 2371
Full-blown experience
Shugborough is one of the nation’s most stunning historic houses, and offers groups a wide range of tours and packages. Whether it’s cleaning the house with owls’ wings in the 18th century, a full-blown lunch in the servants’ quarters in 1871, or a Christmas experience, you’ll find it all at Shugborough. Much of their food is homemade and locally sourced, with lunches and cream teas in the Garden Room, and beer produced on the estate itself. Group organisers are welcome to attend a free familiarisation trip, and will receive free admission when the whole group visits. Drivers are also given a complimentary meal upon arrival.
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01889 881388