Local attractions
- Lea Marston Hotel is well situated in Warwickshire and near to Birmingham, one of the UK's most vibrant cities which attracts the worlds top performers, artists, actors and musicians. It is only a short drive from Tamworth - the home of Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Park; and Sutton Coldfield.
There are many local facilities and attractions for you to enjoy during your stay at our hotel.
These include:
NEC- The NEC Arena has millions of visitors each year attending the very best in exhibitions, world-famous public shows, international trade shows, music concerts and many more.
- The National Indoor Arena is one of the busiest large scale indoor sporting and entertainment venues in Europe. The NIA provides a perfect home for indoor sport at every level. The arena has also been host to the Eurovision Song Contest and many music concerts by artists such as Coldplay and Destiny's Child.
- Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall presents prestigious international orchestras and is also home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The Hall also plays an important role in the life of the region and is regularly used for community events and conferences.
- ICC
- The International Convention Centre is the UK's premier conference centre. With over 11 halls and 10 executive meeting rooms, the ICC can provide the perfect area for meetings of 3 to 3000 people.
- Birmingham City Centre
- Birmingham City Centre is lively and vibrant with plenty to see and do. From the cinema at Star City to the modern buildings and cafe and restaurant bars of Brindley Place.
Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham- Bullring is the glamorous heart of Birmingham. Over 160 of the most desirable shops for you to explore - including Selfridges and Debenhams. In addition there are more than 25 restaurants to revitalise yourself in.
- Sealife Centre
- The National Sea Life Centre takes visitors on an undersea voyage with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life, creating a wonderland for visitors of all ages. The attractions boasts an enormous one million litre ocean tank housing turtles, sharks and other tropical fish.
- Drayton Manor Family Theme Park
During March to October the Drayton Manor Theme Park is a fantastic day out for the entire family. There are white knuckle rides like the Apocolyse, which drops you at over 4Gs, for the brave and over a hundred species of animal at the Drayton Manor Zoo for the faint-hearted.- Also home to the famous Thomas Land
- Kingsbury Water Park
- Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of country park. Stroll along the surfaced paths, explore hidden corners, spot birds and wildlife, hire a bike and join or host your own organised events.
- Twycross Zoo
Set in 50 acres of parkland, Twycross Zoo is home to 1000 animals, most of which are endangered species. The zoo has a world famous primate collect ranging from tiny Pygmy Marmosets to the impressive Silverback Gorillas. Twycross is also the only UK zoo to house the 'closest human relative' - the Bonobo.
- Ashend Farm
- Ash End House Farm is organised specially for children. They offer guided tours giving the children an opportunity to get close to the friendly animals; learning and having fun too.
- Snowdome
- A visit to the SnowDome is certain to be unforgettable and an awesome experience awaits you. The UK’s premier real snow centre and the leading choice for skiers and snowboarders. With real snow, all year round, the SnowDome is also the place to have fun… the UK’s only dedicated children’s snowplay area, the ice skating rink, the UK’s only Ice Track, complete with a ‘mini’ rink for first timers plus the real snow slopes offer a huge range of fun activities for adults and children of all ages and abilities. What’s more, you don’t need any experience to participate in any of the activities on offer!
- Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle is the number one heritage attraction located in the town centre of Tamworth. Six wealthy and influential families have owned the castle over the centuries. The medieval motte and bailey castle has welcomed a number of royal visitors including King Henry II, King James I and his son Prince Charles .The ancient sand stone tower and shell wall still dominate views of the Castle today. UKTV History, Britain's Best Historic Sites: Tamworth Castle achieved 4th place, the only castle to feature in the top ten of Britain's Best Historic sites, voted for by the UK public.
