Top rated Historic sites in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Historic sites in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

Experience the best that Metropolitan Borough of Solihull has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from Historic site category.

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Vulcan XM655

Airplane

👍👍 The team of volunteers have done a fantastic job restoring and maintaining the Vulcan in running order. One of only 3 runnable Vulcans it's a real privilege to be able to get up close to this iconic aircraft. Well worth a visit and a nice little cafe to grab a cuppa.

4.90 (127 reviews) (~24.4 km from centre)

Worcester Cathedral

Cathedral

Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower.

4.80 (3.6K reviews) (~36.65 km from centre)

Harvington Hall

Historical place museum

Elizabethan and Georgian mansion with surviving priest holes and wall paintings, plus a malt house.

4.80 (840 reviews) (~26.49 km from centre)

The Saxon Sanctuary

Historical place

👍👍 1000s of people drive past this church not realising it's the oldest church in Warwickshire, and has an amazing history, well worth a break in your journey to marvel at the building and view the exhibition inside

4.80 (98 reviews) (~13.53 km from centre)

Birdswood Canal Boat

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We had a wonderful two hours on the Birdswood cruising along the Cromford Canal. The commentary was most informative and the crew were both very friendly and extremely helpful. It was great getting close to the wildlife and learning about this very historic location and the lives of the people who l...

4.80 (73 reviews) (~81.67 km from centre)

Blenheim Palace

Castle

Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.

4.70 (14.9K reviews) (~67.62 km from centre)

The National Museum of Computing

Museum

A large collection of historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus (guided tours available).

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~83.62 km from centre)

Montgomery Castle

Historical place

These castle ruins, built by the Normans on the English/Welsh border, date from the 11th century.

4.60 (659 reviews) (~93.97 km from centre)

The Mill Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

👍👍 If you haven’t paid a visit to the Mill Cafe recently….you’re missing out. This has become a real favourite hang out of mine. Working from home and seeing the same four walls day in day out, the Mill Cafe offers a welcome change of scenery and with great Wi-Fi, friendly staff, good food and drinks -...

4.60 (411 reviews) (~90.42 km from centre)

Riley Graves

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Contemplative, peaceful place. Well worth the walk uphill from Eyam, to this circle of stones holding the Riley family graves. Set there within a field there beneath woodland and moorland it's a special place to honour our ancestors and appreciate the sacrifices the people of Eyam made to keep other...

4.60 (122 reviews) (~99.95 km from centre)

St James Priory Ruins

Historical place

👍👍 love looking at the brickwork. sturdy walls

4.60 (99 reviews) (~24.33 km from centre)

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

Museum

Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art.

4.50 (939 reviews) (~74.09 km from centre)

National Trust - Sunnycroft

Historical place

Suburban villa & mini-estate, former home to 3 generations of a brewer's family.

$$ $$

4.50 (489 reviews) (~59.66 km from centre)

Oxford Castle & Prison

Historical place

Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt.

4.40 (6.3K reviews) (~79.51 km from centre)

North Leigh Roman Villa

Historical place

👍👍 Limited, but free parking and a short walk to the site across a meadow or along a bridle path, surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. No admission fee. A wonderfully preserved mosaic floor. Also, spotted a rare Roman Snail - yes, really! This species was probably introduced to Britain by...

4.40 (215 reviews) (~66.35 km from centre)

Godstow Abbey

Historical place

Visitors can hike around the picturesque remains of this 12th-century nunnery with stone walls.

4.40 (99 reviews) (~75.75 km from centre)

National Trust - Claydon

Tourist attraction

Aristocratic home with lavish original interiors and a unique collection of period costumes.

$$ $$

4.30 (463 reviews) (~77.19 km from centre)

Bedlam Furnaces

Historical place

😐 Just outside Ironbridge along the river I think that these old furnaces are interesting provided you do your homework first we only parked there so the visit was no more than 10 minutes. There is information on site but it is a quick read, the cover above the furnaces looks a little ugly and looks m...

4.20 (229 reviews) (~53.37 km from centre)

Monmouth Castle

Castle

👍 The castle really is just a ruin, not much left of it, nice bit of history though, apparently it is said that king Henry V was born here. There's also a lovely memorial garden to the left of it. Worth a look if you're in the area as it has a few old buildings around the area and a lovely little town...

3.90 (360 reviews) (~89.98 km from centre)

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Top rated Historic sites in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom