Drayton Basset Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tamworth is a large market town in Staffordshire, England, northeast of Birmingham.
Tamworth is a large market town in Staffordshire, England, northeast of Birmingham.
Nice afternoon walk with the bridge standing out against the autumn colours
Church at Drayton Bassett
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St Peters Church, Vestry Door. This photograph 1542985 shows another view of this Church.
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Popular places to visit

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Tamworth Castle

Find out about the history of Tamworth when you take a trip to Tamworth Castle. Discover the lively bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Tamworth Castle

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Drayton Manor Theme Park during your visit to Tamworth. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Drayton Manor Theme Park

The Snow Dome

Hit the slopes in Tamworth with a visit to The Snow Dome. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Snow Dome

Middleton Hall

Learn about the local history of Middleton when you take a trip to Middleton Hall. Make time for the shops and golf courses in this walkable area.

Middleton Hall

Garlands Shooting Ground

You can take time to visit Garlands Shooting Ground during your travels to Edingale. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Garlands Shooting Ground

The Lamb Ground

Catch an event at The Lamb Ground during your trip to Tamworth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Lamb Ground

Activities

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SEA LIFE Birmingham

NZ$51
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

NZ$169
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100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

NZ$182
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
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Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

NZ$34
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Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
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NZ$80
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SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
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Our pick of the best Drayton Basset Hotel Deals

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
The price is NZ$154 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$154
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,041 reviews)
Clean tidy and modern. Only issue was trying to work out air con as the room was like a sauna and no instructions. Finally sorted after 4hrs

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is NZ$175 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$175
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,490 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff 🙂

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$181
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)
Excellent stay as always - friendly welcoming staff from check in to check out - a perfect stay - thank you.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$133 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$133
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,917 reviews)
Lovely experience

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$179 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$179
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,128 reviews)
The room was clean and functional regretfully. The air-conditioning was very noisy and clunky, but this was reported at the beginning of the stay.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

4 out of 5
Pendigo Way Birmingham England
The price is NZ$206 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$206
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely room. Lovely staff. Great location. Can’t fault it.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
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Other neighbourhoods around Drayton Basset

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Wigginton

Wigginton is well liked for many features, particularly its golf courses, spas and restaurants. Though there may not be top sights in Wigginton, consider stopping by Tamworth Castle or The Snow Dome, located nearby.

Wigginton
Dordon on the A5. This is the busy A5 looking towards Tamworth.

Dordon

While Dordon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Snow Dome and Kingsbury Water Park.

Dordon
Polesworth Abbey looking amazing in the snow. On a lovely winters day.

Polesworth

Travellers like the parks in Polesworth, and Pooley Country Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Polesworth
St Peter's Church, Elford

Elford

While Elford isn't home to many top sights, National Memorial Arboretum and Catton Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elford

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