Donative
Holiday Cottages - Local Area
There is a lot
to see and do in the local area. The cottages are near to
the M42 and so can be used for visiting the National
Exhibition Centre and the many attractions of Birmingham,
whilst having a comfortable and tranquil place to retire to
after a busy day.
Local Attractions,
all within 8 miles
Drayton Manor
Park
Local theme park with over 100 rides, including Thomas Land
for younger children.
Twycross Zoo
The world’s primate centre
which has all sorts of animals from insects to elephants.
Tamworth Snow
dome
All the fun you can have on snow and ice. There is also a
swimming pool, spa and gym.
Bosworth
Battle Field Site of
famous battle in 1485 where Richard III was killed and Henry
VII (the first Tudor king) was crowned.
Conkers
Lovely countryside walks and an assault course and
activities for older children.
Adventure Farm
This is also part of the National Forest. This is a very
good family day out with lots of children's activities
including a very good indoor play area and a Maize Maze
which is open in the summer months.
Sphereing
The Birmingham North franchise of Spheremania operate
within walking distance of Donative Holiday Cottages.
This activity involves going down a hill inside a giant
ball!, this can include water in the ball as well or
night time sphereing.
Calke Abbey
Lovely woodland walks, National Trust house and children’s
playground.
Shackestone
Railway
The Bosworth Battlefield
railway line. Operates most week-ends and selected week
days.
Pooley
Heritage Centre
Set on the site of an old colliery, there are countryside
and canal walks, woodland playground and visitor centre with
light refreshments.
Tamworth
Castle
Norman castle and museum with rooms remaining from the 13th
to the 18th century.
Kingsbury
Water Park
Bird watching, lakeside walks
and cycle hire.
Broomey Croft
Children’s Farm
This hands on children’s farm is very close to Kingsbury
Water Park.
Ash End Farm
Children’s farm with
chickens, rabbits, lambs and piglets.
Buzzards
Valley Vineyard
Vineyard with a good restaurant and shop.
Golf
Courses:
Lichfield Golf and Country Club, Tamworth
Municipal Golf Course,
Willesley Park Golf Club, Oakridge Golf Club,
Whittington Heath
Golf Club, Purley Chase Golf Club and
The Belfry Golf Club.
Attractions a
little further away
Cadbury
World :
Enjoy a great day out
with all the family – discover chocolate’s origins, find out how
it’s made, go on the magical Cadabra ride and visit the World’s
largest Cadbury shop.
Snibston
Discovery Park :
Hands on science museum.
National Space
Centre :
A good day out in any
weather. Situated in Leicester.
The National
Memorial Arboretum : This stunning memorial of the
armed forces set in 150 acres of trees in the area of
Alrewas.
Lichfield Cathedral
– A stunning gothic cathedral.
Birmingham
– has lots to offer: NIA
NEC
Millenium Point
Brindley Place
Bull Ring Shopping Centre
Sea Life Centre
Cadbury World
The Mail Box
Symphony Hall
LG Arena
