2-Days itinerary- Marston Green

#marstongreentrips Hidden stories, local legends, and a dive into the Midlands’ rich past. ⸻ Day 1: Echoes of the Past ⏳ 🏨 Check-in at The Church Farm Guest House – Traditional farmhouse with rustic charm & warm hospitality 🐓🏡 🥐 Breakfast at Lily’s Tea Parlour – Vintage tea room filled with antiques and homemade cakes 🍰🕰️ 📍 Morning: Explore Blakesley Hall – A beautifully preserved Tudor house with timber frames and a rich local history 🏰🪵 🍴 Lunch at The Old Yard in Coleshill – Pub set in a 16th-century building with hearty British classics 🥧🍺 📍 Afternoon: Visit Sarehole Mill (Tolkien inspiration) – Discover the place that inspired The Shire in Lord of the Rings! 🧙🌳 📚 Evening: Book a local ghost walk or heritage tour of Solihull or Coleshill – Full of fun facts & eerie tales 👻🔦 🥘 Dinner at The Jacobean Hotel Restaurant – Full of history, candlelight & delicious comfort food 🕯️🥂 ⸻ Day 2: Museums & Memories 🖼️ 🥓 Breakfast at Waters Restaurant (Resorts World) – Lakeside views & a full English ☀️🍳 📍 Morning: Visit the Coventry Transport Museum (30 mins away) – From old bicycles to 1960s roadsters 🚗🛞 🍽️ Lunch at Herbert Art Gallery Café – Light lunch after viewing thought-provoking art & local archives 🎨📜 🧳 Departure – With a new appreciation for the Midlands’ untold stories 💭💼