The Museum of Cannock Chase site was once home to the Valley Colliery; the training pit for thousands of men beginning their working lives in...

The Staffordshire Yeomanry is a famous old section of the armed forces that was established in 1794 as the Staffordshire Volunteer Cavalry. Also known...

This beautiful piece of architecture stands at the very heart of Stafford and is a well loved part of the make-up of the town....

Shire Hall Gallery is located in the Market Square at the very heart of Stafford. Housed in a tremendous building, the gallery is a...

Stafford Castle is one of the most impressive examples of a motte and bailey system in this region of the country. The prominent vantage...

This delightful half-timbered cottage is set on the banks of the river Meece in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. It has been restored and now houses...

Let the romance of Boscobel flow over you. This modest but beautiful timber-framed hunting lodge sheltered Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of...

One of the finest historic homes in this area of the country, this beautiful house has been well preserved since it was taken over by...

Weston Park is a house and gardens that is overseen by a charitable foundation. The interior of the house contains a wealth of treasures,...

Wolverhampton Art Gallery is one of the centrepieces of the community, an impressive Georgian and Victorian building with two main galleries. The award winning...

Leave the 21st Century behind and step into the real working environments of The Complete Working Historic Estate. See, feel, hear and smell history as...

Located in 120 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside this multi purpose venue hosts a wide variety of national and international events throughout the year including...

Once the home of the Bantock family, this beautiful house is one of the greats gems in Wolverhampton's architectural and cultural history. It is...

The Locksmith’s House is a heritage museum that has restored the actual facility that was run by the Hodson family at the turn of the...

In the West Midlands, this is the largest dedicated craft gallery that can be found. There is a large permanent collection on display that...

Built and furnished under the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement, this house is a beautiful and distinct piece of architectural history. Within,...

The Courthouse stands close to the old Black Country village of Sedgley’s historic Bull Ring. Its elegant Georgian façade conceals a much older stone building,...

Dudley Archives contain a large amount of documents that have been collected since records began, and offer an insight into the many major and slightly...

Lilleshall Abbey offers extensive, evocative and remarkably peaceful remains of the abbey church and cloister buildings, surrounded by lawns and ancient yew trees. It was...

These wartime hangars have been heated to provide a pleasant atmosphere in which to browse an extensive collection of Second World War aircraft, as well...

Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802) was an extraordinary man, probably better known as grandfather to Charles Darwin and he made his home in Lichfield, Staffordshire....

Lichfield Cathedral is unique with its 3 magnificent spires and is referred to as ’Maids of the Vale’ or ’Ladies of the Vale’. Its...

Minster Pool is the perfect place to watch the world go by or feed the ducks. It runs from Dam Street to Beacon Street...

Chancellor Law’s Fountain opened in 1871 and was given to the people of Lichfield by Chancellor James Thomas Law (1790-1876). He was Chancellor of...

This popular antiques and craft centre is situated in rolling countryside, on the edge of the city. Special craft demonstrations can be arranged - ideal...

The former house of Samuel Johnson is now a museum telling the story of his life. Samuel Johnson famous for his ’Dictionary of English’...

The Heritage Centre in Lichfield is open 7 days a week and offers the Heritage Collection (over 150 years of history through photographs, newspapers and...

At Walsall Leather Museum you’ll gain a fascinating insight into the story of leatherworking and find out why Walsall’s craftsmen and women are so proud...

Lichfield Library stands close to the centre of the town, and has played an important cultural and educational role in the community for generations....

The Tudor Café is a beautiful example of Tudor architecture built at the turn of the 16th Century. A visit to the house on...

The New Art Gallery opened in the year 2000 and is part of a brand new civic building at the heart of the community....

Captain Edward John Smith (1850-1912) began his seafaring career at the age of 13 and commanded many ships, and his last command was as Captain...

Lichfield Registry Office with its ornate architecture was once a free library and museum. The building was erected in 1856 and was in fact...

Walsall Museum is an engaging and friendly environment suitable for all the family, where the rich and interesting history of this community is explored in...

Jerome K Jerome is an author of some note who is probably best known for his book Three Men in a Boat, which has sold...

Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, one of the trunk roads that the Romans built across Britain. The town would have...

See history come to life at The Black Country Living Museum; discover a fascinating world at Britain’s friendliest open-air museum, or just soak up the...

Wednesbury Museum is perhaps most famous for its Victorian art gallery, housing collections of paintings from some of the best names in the major European...

The Old Meeting House (formerly Presbyterian, now Unitarian) dates back to 1717, when Dudley was still a small Worcestershire market town, surrounded by green fields....

Dudley Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural focal point in the heart of this town. It contains a great deal of information for...