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Tourist Information Centres in the Heart of England
BEWDLEY
Address: Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AE
Email: bewdleytic@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Tel: 01299 404740
Georgian riverside towns, a picturesque canal basin, the Severn Valley Railway and West Midland Safari Park are just some of the attractions of the Wyre Forest area, all represented by the Tourist Information Centre in the main street in front of Bewdley Museum.
BIRMINGHAM
Address: The Rotunda, Tourism Centre & Ticketshop, 150 New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4PA
Email:callcentre@marketingbirmingham.com
Tel: 0844 888 3883
Birmingham has a rich history, vibrant arts and culture scene, fantastic shopping facilities and buzzing nightlife. The TIC is on the ground floor of the iconic Rotunda building just minutes from New Street Station.
BRIDGNORTH
Address: The Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4AW
Email: bridgnorth.tourism@shropshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01746 763257
Close to Ironbridge and home to the famous Severn Valley Railway. Bridgnorth is a bustling and historic market town on two levels, also featuring the splendid Victorian Cliff Railway. The Tourist Information Centre is centrally situated within the library, just off the High Street.
BURTON UPON TRENT
Address: Coors Visitor Centre, Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1NG
Email: tic@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk Tel: 01283 508111
In the Heart of the National Forest, there is archeological evidence of habitation from Mesolithic through Bronze, Iron, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Danish periods. The TIC is found in the foyer of the Museum of Brewing.
CHURCH STRETTON
Address: Church Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6DQ
Email: churchstretton.scf@shropshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01694 723133
Church Stretton is a ‘Walkers are Welcome Town’ situated at the centre of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Set in glorious scenery, visitors can enjoy the wide open spaces and the delightful market town. The TIC is to be found next to the library behind the Church.
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL
Address: Cathedral Tower, Cathedral Ruins, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB
Email: tic@cvone.co.uk Tel: 024 7622 5616
Coventry Cathedral TIC is located in the tower of the famous St Michaels cathedral which incorporates the ruin of the old Cathedral, bombed in 1940, into a modern design. The city’s many other attractions include the Transport Museum, Warwick Arts Centre and the Belgrade Theatre.
COVENTRY TRANSPORT MUSEUM
Address: Millennium Place, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1PN
Email: tic@cvone.co.uk
Tel: 024 7622 5616
Coventry is the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industry, and the Transport Museum houses the world's largest collection of British road transport. Admission is free and the TIC is found in the museum foyer.
HEREFORD
Address: 1 King Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9BW
Email: tic-hereford@herefordshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01432 268430
Herefords 11th Century Cathedral houses the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition and the city hosts a twice monthly Farmers' Market and a variety of fairs regularly throughout the year. The TIC is at the junction of Broad Street and King Street to the west of the Cathedral.
IRONBRIDGE
Address: Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DQ
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Tel: 01952 884391
This World Heritage Site, set in a beautiful wooded gorge, was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and hosts many attractions. The TIC is located in the Tollhouse next to the world’s first cast iron bridge.
LEAMINGTON SPA
Address: The Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AB
Email: leamington@shakespeare-country.co.uk
Tel: 0870 160 7930
Royal Leamington Spa, with its stunning architecture and tree-lined avenues, offers a unique shopping, dining and cultural experience. The TIC is housed in the Royal Pump Rooms opposite Jephson Gardens.
LEEK
Address: Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HH
Email: tourism.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Tel: 01538 483741
Surrounded by spectacular Staffordshire Peak District scenery, Leek is the authentic historic market town experience - fabulous food, traditional markets, distinctive shops and amazing architecture. Find the Tourist Information Centre at the top of the ancient cobbled Market Place.
LICHFIELD
Address: Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HR
Email: info@visitlichfield.com
Tel: 01543 412121
Lichfield features a three spire medieval cathedral, many fine Tudor buildings, a bustling Market Square and a wealth of antique shops & jewellers. The TIC is located in Lichfield Garrick theatre and arts centre.
LUDLOW
Address: Castle Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AS
Email: ludlow.tourism@shropshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01584 875053
Mediaeval market town Ludlow has about 500 listed buildings including a fine Norman Castle, St. Laurence’s, one of England's 'Greater Churches', a Museum, regular markets and many local traditional shops. The Information Centre is centrally located near the market and the castle.
MALVERN
Address: 21 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA
Email: malvern.tic@malvernhills.gov.uk
Tel: 01684 892289
Culture, heritage and nature come together in the Victorian water-cure town of Malvern. The magnificent hills, the theatre complex and the Three Counties Showground offer activities and events throughout the year. The TIC is located in a splendid building in the town centre.
OSWESTRY (MILE END)
Address: Mile End, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JA
Email: oswestrytourism@shropshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01691 662488
Oswestry lies at the foot of the Welsh Hills, on the north-west edge of the Shropshire plains… truly a walkers’ paradise. Explore the iron-age Hillfort, 4 National Trust properties, Offa’s Dyke and Telford’s aqueducts. The Centre is located in the service area south of the town.
ROSS-ON-WYE
Address: Swan House, Edde Cross Street, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7BZ
Email: tic-ross@herefordshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01989 562768
The historic market town of Ross-on-Wye stands high on a sandstone cliff, dominated by the 13th Century Church & Market House. The TIC is on the corner of High Street and Edde Cross enroute to the river.
RUGBY
Address: Rugby Visitor Centre, Rugby Art Gallery Museum & Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
Email: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk
Tel: 01788 533217
Nestling in Warwickshire countryside, Rugby is known worldwide for giving its name to the sport. Rugby TIC is in the foyer of Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, one of England’s foremost Contemporary galleries.
SHREWSBURY
Address: Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1LH
Email: tic@shrewsburytourism.co.uk
Tel: 01743 281200
England’s finest Tudor town sits within a meander of the River Severn on an almost island site, guarded by a red sandstone castle. Its historic streets are full of black & white timber buildings. The Visitor Information Centre is in The Square near the 16th century Old Market Hall.
SOLIHULL
Address: Central Library, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RG Email: ckelly@solihull.gov.uk
Tel: 0121 704 6130
Solihull is situated in the geographical centre of the country. With quaint picturesque villages and awarding winning parks and gardens Solihull is also a Gold Winner in the national Britain in Bloom Awards. The TIC is located in Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex in Library Square.
STAFFORD
Address: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT
Email: tic@staffordbc.gov.uk
Tel: 01785 619619
From events, festivals and flowers to historic buildings, stunning countryside and riverside walks, Stafford really is a vibrant heart to this diverse county. The Information Centre is located on Market Street, just off the busy Market Square, near the Gatehouse Theatre.
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Address: Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3AD
Email: stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk
Tel: 01782 236000
Stoke-on-Trent, home to the world's greatest pottery manufacturers, is a unique city made up of six separate towns known as The Potteries. The Information Centre is centrally located in the Cultural Quarter.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Address: Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6GW
Email: stratfordtic@shakespeare-country.co.uk
Tel: 0870 160 7930
Stratford TIC lies near the picturesque canal basin in the centre of this historic market town, the home of William Shakespeare. Live history in five Shakespeare Houses before enjoying a stirring performance in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1030 seat Courtyard Theatre.
TAMWORTH
Address: Tamworth Information Centre, 29 Market Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7LR
Email: tic@tamworth.gov.uk
Tel: 01827 709581
Tamworth Castle dominates the skyline of this historic market town dating back to Saxon times. Surrounded by unspoiled Staffordshire countryside, Tamworth has heritage, adventure and leisure.
WARWICK
Address: The Court House, Jury Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4EW
Email: touristinfo@warwick-uk.co.uk
Tel: 01926 492212
Warwick Castle is one of Britain's most famous landmarks. The TIC lies between the castle and the mediaeval town centre, within the 18th century Court House and close to one of the towns 5 museums.
WORCESTER
Address: The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2EY
Email: touristinfo@cityofworcester.gov.uk Tel: 01905 726311
Worcester boasts a fine 11th century cathedral, three beautiful parks, two woodland areas and a large number of pubs, while the city’s theatres and halls host regular and varied entertainment all year round. The TIC is centrally located in the superb 18th century Guildhall on High Street.
BROMSGROVE
Bromsgrove Tourist Information Centre
Address: Bromsgrove Museum, 26 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0DD
Tel: 01527 831809
BROMYARD
Bromyard Tourist Information Centre
Address: The Bromyard Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4EB
Email: tic-bromyard@herefordshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01432 260280
DROITWICH SPA
Droitwich Spa Tourist Information Centre
Address: St Richard's House, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8DS
Email: heritage@droitwichspa.gov.uk
Tel: 01905 774312
EVESHAM
Evesham Tourist Information Centre
Address: The Almonry, Abbey Gate, Evesham Worcestershire, WR11 4BG
Email: tic@almonry.ndo.co.uk
Tel: 01386 446944
LEDBURY
Ledbury Tourist Information Centre
Address: The Master's House, St Katherine's, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1EA
Email: tic-ledbury@herefordshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01531 636147
LEOMINSTER
Leominster Tourist Information Centre
Address: 1 Corn Square, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8LR
Tel: 01568 616460
MERRY HILL
Merry Hill Tourist Information Centre
Address: Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1SR
Tel: 01384 487900
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Newcastle-under-Lyme Tourist Information Centre
Address: Newcastle Library, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1AT
Email: tic.newcastle@staffordshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01782 297313
OSWESTRY TOWN (HERITAGE CENTRE)
Oswestry Town (Heritage Centre)
Address: The Heritage Centre, 2 Church Terrace, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TE
Email: ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Tel: 01691 662753
QUEENSWOOD
Queenswood Tourist Information Centre
Address: Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY
Tel: 01568 797842
REDDITCH
Redditch Tourist Information Centre
Address: Palace Theatre, Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8AE
Email: info.centre@redditchbc.gov.uk
Tel: 01527 60806
TELFORD
Telford Tourist Information Centre
Address: The Telford Centre, Management Suite, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4BX
Email: tourist-info@telfordshopping.co.uk
Tel: 01952 238008
UPTON UPON SEVERN
Upton Upon Severn Tourist Information Centre
Address: 4 High Street, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HB
Email: upton.tic@malvernhills.gov.uk
Tel: 01684 594200
WHITCHURCH
Whitchurch Tourist Information Centre
Address: Whitchurch Heritage Centre, 12 St Mary's Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1QY
Email: whitchurch.heritage@ukonline.co.uk
Address: 01948 664577
WOLVERHAMPTON
Wolverhampton Tourist Information Centre
Address: 18 Queen Square, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1TQ
Email: visitorinfo@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Tel: 01902 556110
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