Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in West Midlands (Updated 2026)

Anne Hathaway's Cottage Ticket
Explore Anne Hathaway's Cottage, where young love blossomed. It is here that Anne was born and raised and where the young Shakespeare would have visited...
$20

Discovering Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter - Positively Birmingham Tour No. 3 We use a live audio system - the guide wears a transmitter and...
$20

A fun and different way to see Birmingham! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for...
$20

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible...
$20

Discover the charming sights of Stratford-upon-Avon with a 30-minute river cruise. Explore the historic Tudor landmarks at your own pace with a digital audio guide....
$20

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world's greatest playwright with a visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. Immerse yourself in 16th...
$19

This is a tour that immerses you in the local culture and a chance to understand the city's diverse communities. Handsworth has a bad reputation,...
$19

See Birmingham through a true Brummie’s eyes on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's sights and sounds as you journey through centuries...
$19

Join a fascinating 1.5 hour guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon, covering its 14 centuries of history as well as much ado about the life and...
$19

Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film
Ideal for those interested in this atmospheric part of the city where Birminhgam originated. We learn about how it all started as a market hamlet...
$19

Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
Stroll the historical epicentre of Godiva's Coventry and learn about years of kings, queens, cathedrals, and castles on this walking tour. Highlights include: The legend...
$17

The Jigsaw of History Tour
This tour zig-zags through the city centre away from the cathedrals, and takes participants on a walk through a city which has kept making history...
$17

Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare...
$16

Be entertained on this walk around the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon to hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, beatings, witches, sewage and grave-robbing. This is a...
$16

Multi award-winning Guided Walking Tour, established 2002. Operates 365 days a year - even Christmas Day! All welcome. The Tour Guide tells the Shakespeare story...
$16

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only...
$14

Explore Birmingham's vibrant nightlife with our exclusive Party Passes. Our Party Passes offer a flexible way to experience popular weekend nightlife venues. Designed for both...
$13

Discover Birmingham's soul through our self-guided audio tour, where history and modern vibrancy fuse into an enthralling journey! Unveil the city's industrial might, its green...
$13

The tour takes place through one of the most historic (and haunted) buildings in Stratford upon Avon. The character guide will relate the history and...
$12

See where Shakespeare lived, hangout and found so much inspiration on this affordable self-guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon. • Take in the places connected to...
$12

Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
The only museum dedicated to the Tudor era. Interact with the exhibits (such a lying on a Tudor bed, watching a video or writing with...
$11

