Latest West Midlands news (March 2020) - Make It West Midlands

With growing shortages across UK food banks this week amidst falling donations, staff at Warwick Castle have been working hard to deliver food to locals in need at Warwick Food Bank.

Whilst the country is currently in lockdown to help stop the spread of the virus, there is plenty going on behind the scenes at the Stratford Butterfly Farm. Although the Farm is temporarily closed to the public, a core team of workers have stayed behind to look after the butterflies, birds, fish plants and other animals as well as maintaining the tropical conditions in which they live in.

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire has been awarded the prestigious VisitEngland Gold Accolade, in recognition of the exceptional visitor experience offered by the site. This follows a series of award wins for the Arboretum in recent years, including being named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year by VisitEngland in 2018.

Food glorious food. One of life’s greatest pleasures and the one thing we all have in common.

Being home to 10 Michelin-star restaurants (yes, you’ve read that right) and a buzzing street food and independents scene, the West Midlands is the perfect destination to indulge whatever your flavour.