The Best Places in the Midlands to Travel to By Taxi
While the South West has become a popular holiday destination, the Midlands are often underestimated for how much there is to do there. So, to see as much as you can, try phoning a taxi operator for a cab service instead.
Read on for places to visit when you book a taxi touring the Midlands.
Birmingham
Just outside of Coventry, Birmingham is one of the major cities of the UK. It has one of the highest populations of all English cities, making it a popular and must-visit place.
Birmingham boasts some one-of-a-kind spots to visit, such as Cadbury World, a unique chocolate haven for the UK’s most popular confectionery brand. Should you need to do any shopping, Birmingham has a vast array of shopping districts to help you find exactly what you’re after.
Warwick
For a more rural feel after sightseeing in Birmingham, visit Warwick. The town itself features parks and gardens and sits alongside the River Avon for an even more scenic feel. Just outside of Warwick is a canal, where you can ride on a narrowboat for an afternoon.
The highlight of this small town is its historic castle. Warwick Castle is a Medieval structure, so you can witness many You can witness trebuchets being fired there for the true medieval feel, and then sit and eat lunch in the peacock gardens.
Nottingham
Based in the East Midlands, Nottingham is a city full of culture and variety. It prides itself on its historical figureheads, such as Robin Hood and author D.H. Lawrence.
You can visit their underground caves, or tour the astoundingly large Elizabethan mansion Wollaton Hall. There’s also the National Justice Museum, which looks at centuries-old methods of trials and punishment. For some greenery, visit Robin Hood’s home Sherwood Forest, which has many family-friendly walks and trails.
Derby
Derby is an English city found on the banks of the River Derwent. It is a historical city, home to famed nurse Florence Nightingale and one of the world’s first factories.
Must-visit is Matlock Bath, where the cable cars at Heights of Abraham can be found. It is a fantastic way to view the Peak District. Also just outside of Derby in Castle Donington, the famous Download festival is held, which presents popular rock music acts every year for three days.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Home to the most famous playwright in history, Stratford-upon-Avon is a medieval market town that prides itself on its Shakespeare roots. You can visit the Royal Shakespeare Company theatre to watch an adaptation of one of his many plans or sightsee around where he was born.
Besides Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is famous for its ghost tours and haunted hotels. Visiting here for a spookier adventure is always worth it, particularly during the Halloween season.
What We Do
At Lewis Taxis Midlands Ltd, we can take you and your family anywhere you might like to go. Set up a personal account with our private hire service to make sure you have reliable access to a taxi wherever you are in the Midlands.
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