The old industrial city of Birmingham has developed enormously recently: check out the stunning space age Selfridges store. There is a marvellous cathedral with fine stained glass at Lichfield: Stoke-on-trent is renowned for its pottery and Burton-on-Trent its brewing. For the adventurous, Tamworth has a ‘Snowdome’ boasting a 170m indoor slope of real snow while the theme park at Alton Towers is one of the best in Europe.
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Dudley & West Bromwich
Birmingham
Sutton Coldfield & Tamworth
Wolverhampton & Walsall
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Lichfield & Burton-on-Trent
Stafford
Stoke-on-Trent
Uttoxeter & Leek
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Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...