Birmingham's central location makes it one of the UK's most underrated bases for day trips — Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds and the Peak District are all within easy reach. Browse Birmingham day trips on Viator.
Top Day Trips from Birmingham — Ranked
🏆 #1
Warwick Castle & Stratford-upon-Avon
⭐ 4.8 · 8,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £45 per person
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🌸 #2
Cotswolds Villages Full Day Tour
⭐ 4.8 · 6,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £48 per person
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🏔️ #3
Peak District Highlights Day Tour
⭐ 4.8 · 5,400 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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📚 #4
Oxford University City Tour
⭐ 4.8 · 7,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £40 per person
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✨ #5
Blenheim Palace & Woodstock Tour
⭐ 4.7 · 4,800 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £42 per person
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🏰 #6
Shrewsbury Medieval Town Tour
⭐ 4.7 · 3,200 reviews · ⏱ Half day
From £28 per person
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| Destination | Distance | Travel Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Castle | 25km south | 30mins | One of England's finest medieval castles |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 40km south | 45mins | Shakespeare's birthplace, RSC theatre |
| Cotswolds | 80km SW | 1hr | Chipping Campden, Broadway, Burford |
| Peak District | 50km north | 1hr | Chatsworth, Dovedale, Stanage Edge |
| Oxford | 100km SE | 1.5hrs train | University colleges, Bodleian, punting |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 50km NW | 1hr | UNESCO birthplace of the Industrial Revolution |
💡 Pro Tip: Warwick Castle is one of England's most impressive medieval castles and only 30 minutes from Birmingham — an easy half-day that can be combined with Stratford-upon-Avon for a brilliant full day.
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