Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in West Midlands, England

April 7, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in West Midlands, United Kingdom including Symphony Hall, Birmingham Back to Backs, Banks's Park Brewery, The Coventry Music Museum, Steelhouse Lane Lock-up, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Moseley Old Hall, Coventry Transport Museum.
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1. Symphony Hall

Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA England +44 121 780 3333 http://www.thsh.co.uk
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5.0 based on 2,739 reviews

Symphony Hall

Birmingham's world-famous acoustically refined 2262 capacity concert hall presents a diverse programme of jazz, world, folk, rock, pop and classical music concerts, organ recitals, spoken word, dance, family, educational and community performances each year, as well as conferences, graduation ceremonies, business meetings and major broadcasts.Symphony Hall is managed alongside sister venue Town Hall, by the registered charity Performances Birmingham Ltd, and is home to the Birmingham International Concert Season and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

2. Birmingham Back to Backs

50 - 54 Inge St / 55 - 63 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TE England +44 121 666 7671 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs/
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Birmingham Back to Backs

Reviewed By lesh244 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Finally got around to booking (essential) in for the tour and was not disappointed, the rooms are so small that only a few people can be accommodated on each tour! Our guide was well informed and gave a very humourous guided tour During the 90 minute tour there are lots of narrow doorways and steep stairs, both up and down, to negotiate so you do need to be able bodied You are introduced to the ever changing history of the properties and its occupants with fascinating description of their lives and businesses There are lots of objects to see and handle to help you get a fuller picture of life in the back to back housing of the times There is a small museum to view and a visit to the sweet shop on the corner is an absolute must Please make sure to book so as not to be dissapointed when you are turned away, as all tours are fully booked, if you turn up on spec!

3. Banks's Park Brewery

Brewery Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4JT England +44 1902 329653 [email protected] http://www.bankssbeer.co.uk/brewery-tour.aspx
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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Banks's Park Brewery

Step inside the famous Victorian park brewery in Wolverhampton - home to Banks's since 1875. Join us on a tour of the brewery, visit our extensive shop and finish with some samples of our delicious cask ales. (Booking essential)

Reviewed By jenniferb501

Afternoon tour round the brewery was fantastic, our tour guide Bob was full of fasinating history of the brewery, and we were lucky enough to sample a few beers, lovely gifts in the well stocked gift shop highly recomended but dont take my word for it go check it out????

4. The Coventry Music Museum

7 The Courtyard 74-80 Walsgrave Road Unit 3, The 2-Tone Village Courtyard, Rear of 74-80 Walsgrave Road, Coventry CV2 4ED England +44 7971 171441 [email protected] http://www.covmm.co.uk
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The Coventry Music Museum

Our multi awatd winning museum celebrates music from Coventry and Warwickshire in all its forms. Not just 2-Tone. From Delia Derbyshire to King, from The Specials to The Enemy, Hazel O'Connor, The Primitives and even the famous John Lennon Yoko Ono visit to Coventry are all exhibited here. We are open 10 to 3.00 (last entry ar 2.30) on every Bank Holiday Monday BTW.

Reviewed By Quest783005

Well what a friendly informative bunch,, had a fantastic morning here this morning, loved the new car from the ghost town video and being able to have a picture Sat in it was a dream come true,, thanks Peter chambers and the luvly friendly volunteers , and I've a tip for you, have your breakfast when you get here at the two tone cafe just a couple of yards away, it was fantastic and the staff there were great too, and great value,, also visit the shops in the same ally, see suky in the memorabilia shop and snap up a bargain,, see you all agsin soon , Tomo

5. Steelhouse Lane Lock-up

Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6SE England http://WMPeelers.com
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5.0 based on 166 reviews

Steelhouse Lane Lock-up

Reviewed By 166daveyb - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Visited the famous steelhouse lane police station/ lock up (first time visit) ! Found it very interesting with volunteers around to give us information on the various exhibits and what life was like for staff and residents. There were 3 floors to explore and try out the cells and find out more information about this historic place. Excellent well worth a visit

3 Congreve Passage Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DA England +44 121 348 8007 [email protected] http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

From Renaissance masterpieces and cutting edge contemporary art to Egyptian mummies and the iconic HP factory sign, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery showcases a world class collection and offers fascinating glimpses into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past. Highlights include the finest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art in the world and the largest find of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered - the Staffordshire Hoard. Don't miss the Birmingham History Galleries - packed with artefacts, local treasures and interactive displays that reveal captivating stories of Birmingham from the last 500 years.

Reviewed By vinblue - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Have visited Bmag many times and really enjoyed the Black Sabbath "Home of Metal" exhibition in Gas Hall, I met a friend who I escorted to the Edwardian tea room and she was blown away by the splendour and style of the tea room and can't wait to visit again and show her friends this fabulous facility on our doorstep.

7. Aston Manor Road Transport Museum

Shenstone Drive (off Northgate), Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8TP England +44 1922 454761 [email protected] http://www.amrtm.org/
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Aston Manor Road Transport Museum

This specialty museum features buses, trucks and tramcars of yesteryear in attractive settings, with lots of related artefacts and displays of transport history. Small shop with models and books.

Reviewed By Janit5954

We went to the open day on the 7/3/20,we had a 40min free ride in an old bus. Really took us back to our childhood, the kids loved it ????. The museum is a credit to the people that run it. Amazing fun, and such lovely volunteers thankyou so much. I would recommend to anyone.

Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP England +44 24 7623 4521 [email protected] http://www.theherbert.org/
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Investigate the natural world, modern art, and the Old Masters. Wander through dazzling interactive displays, and enjoy the latest exhibitions while admiring the building’s unique architecture. As well as the art gallery’s ever-changing displays which are often created in partnership with national museums, the Herbert offers a wide range of detailed talks, fantastic events and inventive workshops for adults and families. The Herbert Art Gallery encourages creativity, exploration and fun. Gain a fresh perspective on the legend of Lady Godiva, discover your ancestors’ history in the Coventry Archives, and explore British & European paintings from the 1500s onwards. All of this is just a stone’s throw away from Coventry Cathedral.

Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom

The Herbert Art Gallery is in a pedestrianised area adjacent to modern buildings of Coventry University. Just across the square are the ruins of Coventry Cathedral and the newer Cathedral as well as some of the city’s medieval buildings. This is a very good resource with a mix of Old Masters through to more modern exhibits, it is well laid out and with changing exhibitions it is worth returning to.

9. Moseley Old Hall

Moseley Old Hall Moseley Old Hall Lane Fordhouses, Wolverhampton WV10 7HY England +44 1902 625451 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/moseley-old-hall
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Moseley Old Hall

Moseley Old Hall is currently closed until 17 February, 2017.

Reviewed By kaym982

Visited today after recently joining National Trust, and had a lovely time had a guided tour around the house with Carl who was very knowledgeable and entertaining my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it thank you

10. Coventry Transport Museum

Millennium Place 16 Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JD England +44 24 7623 4270 [email protected] http://www.transport-museum.com
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Coventry Transport Museum

If you're looking for a truly unique day out for all the family, you can't beat Coventry Transport Museum. In the heart of Coventry city centre, this huge Museum is home to the world's largest collection of British road transport in public ownership. You'll discover the stories behind the people who made Coventry the centre of the world's motor and cycle industries, and get up close and personal with the actual vehicles that defined some of history's most important moments. The Museum is laid out as a journey through time - you'll wander 19th Century streets and discover the first bicycles, carriages and cars, then explore the first car factories and gasp as you witness their wartime destruction in the Blitz Experience. Moving through the rise and fall of the city's largest industry, you will come face to face with the world's fastest car - Thrust SSC. No where else on Earth will you find such a unique experience for the whole family.

Reviewed By crisfree2 - Stamford, United Kingdom

Wonderful display of a wide variety of transport including Bikes, bus, cars old and more recent, land speed record attempt vehicles, collection of old toy cars etc. Worth looking at.

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