Cadbury World opened on 14th August 1990 and remains the only purpose built visitor centre in the UK devoted entirely to chocolate and the heritage of one of the UK’s best-loved brands.
New attractions are being introduced regularly and throughout 2009 Cadbury World will have jugglers, face painters, puppet shows, and entertainers during special occasions and themed-weeks, making your visit even more memorable.

The Exhibition 2009
The Cadbury World exhibition is a one-way self-guided tour which the visitor can enjoy at their own pace. Allow around three hours to fully enjoy the Cadbury World experience. This includes 14 zones and the world famous (and world biggest) dedicated Cadburys Store.

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West Midland Safari and Leisure Park is located between Kidderminster and Bewdley in Worcestershire , England. Opened in 1973 the park has a four-mile drive round Safari with many species of animals from all over the world in mixed and single species reserves. There is also a large theme park area, pets corner, discovery zone and Spring Grove House, the park being built within the grounds.

The only four White Lions in the UK are on display at the park, as well as the largest herd of Hippopotamus in Europe . The park houses several rare species in need of conservation including African Wild Dog , Aye-Aye , White Rhinoceros and White tiger.

In 2006, the park added both Leopard and Cape Buffalo to its collection, making it the first safari park in the UK to host all of the African Big Five.

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Drayton Manor is the UK's largest family owend theme park with legendary rides including Shockwave, Stormforce 10 and Apocalypse. From intense thrills on Pandemonium and G-force to family adventures in Thomas Land and Drayton Manor Zoo. Cinematic experience The Curse Of Skull roack 4D is new for 2009 - see, hear and feel the action.

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The National SEA LIFE centre - a tropical paradise in the
heart of the buzzing city.  Take a marine voyage beneath the waves and explore over 60 spectacular displays.  From the touch pool to our one million-litre ocean tunnel, you'll encounter
everything from starfish to seahorses, sharks, rays and otters.  Our largest residents are two enormous giant sea turtles - Molokai and Gulliver. Regular talks and feeding demonstrations provide an even deeper insight into the magical mysteries of the seas.

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Hoar Cross Hall combines the sumptuous pleasures of staying in an elegant English Stately Home with the facilities of a superb modern Spa Resort. Superb surroundings, fine dining and beautiful bedrooms suites and penthouses for you to enjoy. A Paradise setting hidden away in 100 acres of glorious English countryside The spacious grounds has lakes and wildlife in abundance, formal gardens and Italian Roof Terrace with water features, exotic plants, and beautiful flowers as well as Tennis Courts, a 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course, Practice Area & Driving range with PGA Professional, Croquet, Boules, and Archey.

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The Black Country Living Museum is a world-class open air attraction which unites the past and the present in an unforgettable 'living' experience.

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Go Ape        
Birches Valley Forest Centre, WS15 2UQ

Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides... all set high up in the trees.

Providing a fun day out with friends, families or colleagues, you'll be fitted with a climbing harness and given instruction before trekking from tree to tree high above the forest floor.  Split into a number of different sections, the experience takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete but may vary depending on how many people are up in the trees.

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Dudley Zoo and Castle Dudley Zoo has long been home to some of the world's biggest, rarest and most exotic animals - from lions and tigers to snakes and spiders!! There is a great cable car ride as well. A great family day out.

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Thinktank, Birmingham’s museum of science - a place where science and history come alive. Attractions include the IMAX cinema with its huge screen and surround sound, and a new Planetarium powered by the world's most advanced digital projection system.

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National Motorcycle Museum The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest motorcycle museum in the world. It is a place where "Legends Live On" and it is a tribute to and a living record of this once great British industry that dominated world markets for some sixty years.

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A glorious Grade 1 listed site dating back to the 12th century, The Commandery has had a long and varied history that is reflected in its range of architectural styles from medieval to Victorian. The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry. Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.

The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry. Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.

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Public Gallery is the UK’s first truly participatory art gallery, dedicated to making change through art and participation. Visitors physically enter interactive artworks and it is their presence and actions that complete them.
With an international programme of permanent and temporary exhibitions and events The Public is an iconic building designed by architect Will Alsop that offers a significant new cultural space to the Black Country region and beyond.
Each visit is a unique experience dependent on the reactions to each of the interactive art pieces. With digital waterfalls, flying avatars, winding paths and sound tunnels - alongside two temporary exhibition spaces, which will see a changing programme of work by internationally renowned artists

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15 acres of beautiful gardens with the finest collection of plants in the Midlands. The glasshouses contain a wide range of exotic and economic flora (e.g. sugar, coffee, tea). Home of the National Bonsai Collection. Children's Discovery Garden, Sculpture Trail, The Growing Schools Garden.

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Come along and visit two of Birmingham's oldest houses. These two beautiful timber-framed manor houses were actually moved and rebuilt in the village of Bournville by the Cadbury family. Both timber-framed houses have beautiful oak furniture and domestic objects.

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