West Midlands Map

West Midlands map, showing the main cities, towns and villages of the county of the West Midlands in England.

Detailed Road Map of West Midlands England

West Midlands Map: Detailed road map of West Midlands, a county located in the wider West Midlands region of England in the UK. The map is interactive so you can zoom in to view specific West Midlands towns. This West Midlands map is useful for finding a route to your target destination in the county.

Most of the county of West Midlands is shown on the map although you may need to left click, hold, and drag the map to view the northern most and southernmost areas.

The main towns and villages in West Midlands include: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Kingswinford, Tipton, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Oldbury, Brownhills, Willenhall, Bilston, Wednesfield, Wednesbury, Darlaston, Sedgley, Bloxwich, Aldridge, Shirley, Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Marston Green, Hall Green, Acocks Green, Erdington, Northfield, Selly Oak, Harborne, Handsworth, Kings Norton, Yardley, Edgbaston, Moseley, Bournville, Kings Heath, Perry Barr, Great Barr, Aston, Bartley Green, Frankley, Quinton. Many of which will be visible on this West Midlands map.

The West Midlands sits right in the middle of England, where big cities meet market towns, sprawling suburbs edge into leafy parks, and centuries of history rub shoulders with modern industry. It's a county that's got a bit of everything — the urban buzz of Birmingham, the Black Country's proud industrial heritage, Coventry's striking mix of old and new, and plenty of green space woven in between. You've got canals winding through city centres, grand cathedrals, buzzing shopping streets, and enough museums, theatres, restaurants and parks to keep anyone busy for weeks.

The county as it stands today was officially created in 1974, pulling together several long-established towns and cities into one metropolitan area. Its history, though, runs far deeper. This was one of the great powerhouses of the Industrial Revolution — metalworking, car manufacturing, textiles and engineering put the West Midlands on the global map. Birmingham grew rapidly from market town to Britain's second city. The Black Country earned its name from the smoke and soot of heavy industry. Coventry became world famous for car production and its wartime story. Today, the county has a population of around 2.9 million and is one of the most diverse, energetic, and economically important areas in the UK.

There's no shortage of places to visit. Birmingham has the world-class Library of Birmingham, Symphony Hall, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and the ever-popular Bullring for shopping. The city's Jewellery Quarter gives a nod to its gold and silver-making past, while Cadbury World is a must for chocolate fans. Coventry's Cathedral — with its haunting bombed-out ruins sitting beside the modern building — is one of the county's most iconic sights. The Black Country Living Museum brings the industrial past to life, with reconstructed streets, working trams, and proper old-fashioned pubs. The National Trust's Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House sit just outside Solihull, offering peaceful gardens and historic houses. English Heritage looks after places like Kenilworth Castle, while Sarehole Mill ties in with Birmingham's Tolkien connections.

Step out into the wider West Midlands area and you've got even more to explore. The canals offer miles of towpath walks and boat trips. Dudley Zoo and Castle sit right in the heart of the Black Country, while Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre, Art Gallery and Molineux Stadium offer entertainment for all sorts. Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield is one of Europe's largest urban parks — perfect for a proper walk without ever leaving town. Solihull's shopping, golf courses and leafy suburbs give it a very different feel, while places like Walsall and West Bromwich proudly carry their industrial heritage into the present day.

Getting around the West Midlands is simple. The M6, M5, M42 and M54 motorways all slice through the region, making road travel easy. The West Coast Main Line offers quick rail links to London, Manchester and the North West, while the Cross-City Line serves local commuters. Birmingham New Street is the main rail hub, with Snow Hill and Moor Street close behind. The region's well-served by buses, trams and suburban trains. Birmingham Airport, right on the edge of Solihull, gives access to domestic and international flights.

The West Midlands may sit at the centre of England, but in many ways, it's at the heart of the country's story — past, present and future. Industry, innovation, creativity and community spirit have long defined it, and they still do. You've got everything from medieval cathedrals to shiny shopping centres, parks to performance venues, curry houses to canals — all packed into one bold, busy, and endlessly varied county.

Tourist attractions in West Midlands include: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Coventry Cathedral, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Zoo and Castle, Cadbury World, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Library of Birmingham, Symphony Hall Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome, National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham, Bullring Shopping Centre, Jewellery Quarter Birmingham, Aston Hall, Sarehole Mill, Winterbourne House and Garden, Blakesley Hall, Soho House, Kenilworth Castle, Packwood House, Baddesley Clinton, Wightwick Manor, The New Art Gallery Walsall, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Walsall Arboretum, Cannon Hill Park Birmingham, Kings Heath Park, Sutton Park, Sandwell Valley Country Park, Sheldon Country Park, Lickey Hills Country Park, Woodgate Valley Country Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, National Motorcycle Museum, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Resorts World Birmingham, NEC Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Alexander Stadium, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Villa Park, Molineux Stadium, The Hawthorns, St Andrew's Stadium, Thinktank Planetarium, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines, Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry Music Museum, The Bear Grylls Adventure Birmingham.

Some West Midlands Places: Birmingham - Coventry - Wolverhampton - Solihull - Sutton Coldfield - Dudley - West Bromwich - Walsall - Stourbridge - Halesowen - Willenhall - Kingswinford - Smethwick - Bloxwich - Tipton - Aldridge - Rowley Regis - Brierley Hill - Sedgley - Bilston - Wednesfield - Oldbury - Brownhills - Wednesbury - Coseley - Blackheath - Darlaston