New Town from 1964 and old town from the 1300s, Redditch has a lot to offer the modern holidaymaker. Here’s what you need to know. The large town of Redditch lies around 15 miles south of central Birmingham. It is the first town which is removed from the block of towns which make up the…
Ever wondered if Stafford would make a nice holiday destination? Find out with Five Minutes Spare. Stafford can be found in the West Midlands in England. It has a population of about 68,000 people. It is closest to Wolverhampton but lies to the Northwest of Birmingham. Staffordshire, the county in which Stafford lies, is the…
Solihull The Rather Quaint West Midlands Town On The River Blythe. Somewhere in the Forest of Arden, you will find Solihull, still not far enough away from Birmingham to escape being industrialised, but on the edge. This quaint little former market town was the apple in the eye of the English crown, although that apple…
Kidderminster Everything you ever wanted to know about this Worcestershire but were too scared to ask! The Worcestershire town of Kidderminster has one of the more interesting names in England. Nobody knows how to spell it and, of those that do, nobody seems to be able to explain its odd name… at least not the…
The Five-Minute Tour of Nuneaton In Warwickshire. Let’s explore the Tourist attractions, local landmarks, and discover a little history behind the town the nuns named. Ever wanted to know what a town that was built around a nunnery would look like? You would be halfway there with Nuneaton. This pleasant, picturesque town has been around…
Burton or Burton Upon Trent to give it its full title may not the first place you think of when it comes to sourcing a holiday destination. However along with many of England’s older towns Burton has plenty to offer both from a historical viewpoint and amenity wise. Plus Burton has a bit of talent…
Craig Taylor