Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Soaring peaks, Peaky Blinders, Baltis and Black Sabbath. When it comes to the West Midlands, there are many worlds to discover. Hear the roar of the crowd at a Premier League game, or stroll beneath endless skies in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Immerse yourself in exhibitions galore in Coventry, UK City of Culture, or follow in the footsteps of the Bard himself at Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. Evolve your signature style as you shop 'til you drop in Birmingham, or discover the secrets of evolution in Shrewsbury, birthplace of Darwin.
All eyes will be on Birmingham this summer, as the region hosts the 2022 Commonwealth Games but sport is just the beginning. There's much more to discover in the West Midlands and beyond.Â
Discover a region of many worlds where adventure waits around every corner.
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The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will be held in venues across the West Midlands from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
The 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay route will cover 140,000 km in 294 days across all 72 nations and territories.
Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You are encouraged to always check individual websites for the latest information, as details are subject to change.