Things to do in Albrighton and Donington

The Bullring is a historic shopping center that befits Birmingham, which is known as the “city of a thousand trades.” Once a market square that ran a busy trade in meat and horses, the Bullring is now a vast retail complex with an ultra-modern design. Admire its sleek architecture, shop in boutiques and enjoy a snack in the food hall.

Visit The Mailbox to browse the shops, grab some lunch or pamper yourself. Formerly a Royal Mail sorting office, it was refurbished and reopened in 1998 as a multipurpose retail and office space. It is home to a wide array of luxury fashion stores, restaurants, beauty salons and a television studio.

On the western side of Centenary Square sits the International Convention Centre, a sleek, modern events complex that befits the ambitions of the U.K.’s growing second city. Particularly large for a centrally located conference venue, the ICC boasts internationally renowned facilities that make it a suitable emblem for the city of Birmingham, which has an official motto of “Forward.” Attend a meeting, take in a performance or simply walk around and admire the scale and style of this unique city landmark.

Aircraft, engines and missiles fill the tall steel hangars of the Cosford Royal Air Force Museum. The site is known for its Black Hawk flight simulator and Cold War exhibits. Bring the whole family to admire the 70 aircraft spread across three Wartime Hangars.

Boscobel House has an elaborate history entwined with the English Civil War. Its timber frames and black-and-white patterns create a quaint picture in Shropshire’s bucolic countryside. Hear how the future English king hid in a tree to avoid detection by Oliver Cromwell’s parliamentary troops.