When I recently travelled to Warwick, I couldn't help but be struck by how beautiful the town's buildings were.
It reminded me of the top West Midlands towns that are well worth a day trip, particularly if you reside in a major big cities such as Wolverhampton or Birmingham.
I’ve rounded up eight of the most scenic that I’ve heard time and time again from readers that are considered worth visiting.
Here are some of our top picks, luckily for us, the West Midlands is home to many charming towns, each with its own unique character and attractions, making them perfect for a day trip.
Do let us know your personal favourite below!
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1. Kinver, Staffordshire
The village sits below the historic Kinver Edge and Rock Houses that visitors flock to visit for a sense of local history. Kinver is also home to a gorgeous High Street that has plenty of traditional bakeries and restaurants that are worth heading to. Pictured here is the exterior of Fletcher's Cottage at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Staffordshire. | National Trust Images Annapurna Mellor
2. Barnt Green
Located in Worcestershire, Barnt Green is a peaceful village that's packed with independent shops. The village is surrounded by greenery, and is near the Lickey Hills Country Park | Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3. Stratford-upon-Avon
A gorgeous town known for being the birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare and plenty of spots in the town are tied to his life. The town has lots of well-preserved Tudor style buildings. | Historic England/PA Photo: Historic England/PA
4. Royal Leamington Spa
This is a scenic Warwickshire town, that has plenty of Regency-style buildings that are worth looking at in awe. The town also has a rich spa heritage. | gb27photo - stock.adobe.com Photo: gb27photo - stock.adobe.com