Eat, Sleep & Visit
We're based 5 minutes off the M42 south of Birmingham. So whether you head north, south, east or west from our site in a Jensen Interceptor or Alfa Romeo Spider from Great Escape Classic Car Hire you can take great driving roads to quickly reach some of the most varied scenery and destinations in the country. 20 minutes away to the south lies Broadway, the gateway to the Cotswolds, and Stow-on-the-Wold is only another 10 minutes away. Or 20 minutes east to Stratford-Upon-Avon, for a Shakespeare-themed day. Further into Warwickshire the castles of Kenilworth and Warwick are less than an hour away. To the west Ludlow, Worcester, Upton-Upon-Severn, the Malvern Hills, Clent Hills, Clee Hill and the Welsh Borders are all about an hour away. For an entirely different experience, head north to Birmingham with its famous curry houses, Michelin-starred restaurants, Mal Maison hotel and vibrant nightlife.
On these pages we’ve included links to accommodation, destinations and restaurants in the area. We’re updating it all the time. If you find a great place to stay, eat or visit that we haven’t listed, please let us know. For anything from advice to a free-of-charge itinerary for your visit, email or call us on 01527 893733.
Useful Sites
www.visitheartofengland.co.uk
Covers Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands and Gloucestershire, including the Cotswolds.
http://www.gloucestershiretouristguide.com/
Gloucestershire tourist guide is a comprehensive guide for all tourism, leisure and visitor activities in Gloucestershire.
www.cotswolds.com
The main Cotswolds site. Includes a list of events, destinations, accommodation, shopping and restaurants.
www.visitbirmingham.com
Discover the city’s vibrant shopping, eating and nightlife. Includes a useful events calendar.
www.visitworcestershire.org
This site provides a good introduction to the region, which includes the Malverns, Shelsey Walsh hillclimb and Worcester city.
A very useful guide to local accommodation, villages and services, compiled by local people.
www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
A good accommodation and restaurant guide plus links to other attractions like Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa.
www.glos-cotswolds.com
The main tourism website for Gloucestershire.
Provides details of environmentally and socially responsible holidays and accommodation.
Directory of travel-related websites.
Travellers book store and links to many travel resources.
http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp?database=B
For directions to Great Escape Classic Car Hire or anywhere in our region, this is our official link to The AA travel guide and route planner page.
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