Discover 21 picturesque towns, villages, and castles near Birmingham perfect for a sunny weekend escape in 2025. From historic landmarks to cosy pub lunches, explore charm just a short drive away.

A first-time visitor to Blakeney, a coastal village in Norfolk, finds out if it matches up to a recent accolade.

Taylor Swift is believed to have stayed in the area last year when in the UK for her Eras Tour, and Harry and Meghan were reportedly forced to move out of a four-bedroom, Grade-II listed cottage with ...

Just 90 minutes away from London lies a quiet, historic hub of villages with picturesque landscapes and a stunning coastline.

The Cotswolds have all the ... rivers in villages such as Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. Snowshill Manor Farmhouse, part of ...