- 28.4 miles (approx 42 mins)

The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century. Go and find out about the castle’s colourful history with their lively audio tour. Hear how Edward IV’s Chamberlain Lord Hastings added the chapel and the impressive keep-like Hastings Tower – a castle within a castle. Visitors can still climb the tower today despite it suffering massive damage during the Civil War. There are great views from the top!

In the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting trails for you to enjoy. A great day out for the budding cyclist, from tearaway toddlers to young teens perfecting their skills, they have a range of trails for beginner to intermediate appetites. You can also visit the lakeside bird hide where you can soak in the beautiful scenery and spot some unique wildlife, such as the migratory sand martins. There are also walking and horse riding paths to explore the forest, a play area and a café!

There’s so much more to see and do on the Battlefield Line than first meets the eye. Climb aboard one of the trains and you’ll be transported back in time on an historical journey, courtesy of a country railway in the heart of rural England.

Explore 120 acres including the Barefoot Walk, Viewing Tower, Adventure Play, The Fairy Labyrinth before burning off energy with whole family across the Activity Course! Conkers offers an excellent environment for learning and has been awarded the LOTC (Learning Outside the Classroom) Quality Badge. 

Birmingham City Centre sits at the heart of England’s second city, a teeming centre for industry, culture and education. This neighbourhood is home to many of Birmingham’s best attractions and throws up plenty of exciting options for visitors to delve into. From first-class art to excellent gastronomy to a thriving theatre scene, the city centre of ‘Brum’ as the locals know it, is every inch the buzzing contemporary city.

- 18.0 miles (approx 37 mins)

This school is a place where they value and care about the education and well-being of every child through their school’s mission statement: ‘Together Everyone Achieves More.’ Their vision is to embed the values of Determination, Passion, Teamwork, Self-belief, Honesty and Respect in all that the children do, through academic success and the development of personal qualities.

Queen Mary’s Grammar School was founded in 1554 by Mary Tudor. The school have been shaped by their past and are proud of their traditions, but they are also confident of an exciting future as they help to shape the new educational landscape with their partners in the Mercian Trust.

- 2.1 miles (approx 10 mins)

Walsall's brand new country park links together many of its nature reserves.