Must-visit Places in West Midlands, United Kingdom

There are more canals in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK than those in Venice, Italy.

One of the biggest shopping centres in the UK: Birmigham's very own Selfridges.

Some of the best Balti restaurants in the world are located in the Balti Triangle, Birmingham, UK

West Midlands is the home of some of the best football club in England, such as Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham, and Aston Villa. Visit the stadiums to feel the vibe! Love cricket? Visit Edgbaston! Want some athletic event venues? Visit the Alexandra Stadium.

The home of fine jewellery quality is Hockley, Birmingham.

One of the largest in the Europe!

It's Moseley, actually - the home of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. He finds some inspiration for the places and characters in Moseley.

West Midlands was the home of Britain's coal industry. Many coal mines in this region, thus it's called the Black Country. There's a living museum to preserve and showcase the tradition, with 'real' people living like the original locals in the 20th century.

Birmingham Symphony Hall, the NEC, etc. - world's best concerts and events have been hosted here.

Need some stroll in the park? There are plenty of parks and gardens in West Midlands you can visit. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston, Bruton Park in Solihull, the orchards in Worcestershire, etc.