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• Birmingham Railway Museum
  If you a railroading buff, then this incredible collection of train engines will excite you beyond your wildest imagination. These engines are the results of years of collecting the finest examples of train engines in the world. Tyseley Locomotive Works is the engineering apparatus behind the Vintage Trains that are the Birmingham Railway Museum Trust. With 23 models of the steam engine starting from the 5101 class going to the Hall class, then the Castle class; with the Duchess of Hamilton, Percy, Cadbury #1, Henry and finally Fred of Robert Stephenson and Hawthorn, these majestic horses of iron would thrill the people of yesterday when they went whistling by. In the diesel and electric class, there are another 17 engines that make up this remarkable train engine collection. A must see for anyone that has ever been thrilled by these huge machines flying by the landscapes.

• Bromwich Gardens
  A wonderful place to enjoy the landscaping and the architectural designs from the 17th century only 5 miles outside of Birmingham. This Jacobean home sits amidst the original garden setting from the first hall and garden built in 1599. In 1657, it was sold and revamped to the marvelous condition it is today. Many consultants input their ideas to form the garden with various designs of self-contained areas of plants, flowers, hedges and walkways. Created in the formal garden styles of the Dutch in the 17th century, it has remained the same through the centuries despite the removal and remodeling of other gardens in the same venue. Especially marvelous is the fact that the city of Birmingham continued to grow around it and change over the years.

• Cannon Hill Park
  This wonderful park is considered to be one of the prime parks in the city and was awarded the Green Flag status; as it encompasses beautiful trees, pools, lakes and incredible flower beds with varieties brought to the area from all over the world by the British colonies. There are tennis courts, bowling greens, putting greens, walkways and cycle trails along the Rea River. There is a wildflower meadow replanted each year with cornfield annuals such as the corn marigold, cornflower and field poppy. It is a great place to take your family and relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of nature. They have boats to rent at the lake, with numerous picnic areas and a Garden Tea Room. The Midland Arts Center, located there does have a cafe and bar available to the public.

• Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
  This marvelous museum houses the famous Ruskin pottery collection created in Smethwick and transported all over the world; with old toys, games, Victorian paintings and a local history gallery. There are also temporary exhibits by local artisans, national touring exhibitions and loans from other museums. There are educational and school programs available for you and your family so you can learn more about the wonderful objects at the museum.

• Broadfield House Glass Museum
  This is home to a fabulous collection of glass and includes the wonderful art of glassmaking. This world famous collection holds the epitome of British glass many special pieces being created in the Stourbridge area. From elegant 18th century pieces to the impressive work of today's top glass artists, this studio/museum is a great place to watch craftsmen at their best.

• Tolkien Trail
  The great author of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy once walked in the swampy bogs of Moseley Bog in Birmingham. The Shire Country Park Rangers will help you learn about the magical place that inspired the incredible Tolkien. This park is a wonderful example of what a inner city forest park should look like and the woods will create a mysterious wonder in you that reminds you of the stories about hobbits under the hill. A marvelous place to visit and enjoy.