Take a Land Rover Factory Tour and Check Out Solihull's Motorcycle Museum

The best mornings always begin with coffee and a warm, sweet pastry. So, why not start the day by paying a visit to Ole & Steen? This Danish bakery is renowned for its award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes. The cinnamon rolls, chocolate buns, and carrot muffins here are well worth a taste!
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

After breakfast, continue your journey north until you reach the Jaguar Land Rover Experience in Solihull. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive a Land Rover for yourself, embarking on an off-the-beaten-track driving adventure. A typical one-hour experience here includes welcome drinks, followed by an overview of the vehicle and its technologies, then the best part – an off-road terrain drive led by an expert instructor.
To find out more and to book your driving experience in advance, check out the official website.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Following an action-packed couple of hours, it's time to sit down and enjoy some food at Boston Tea Party in Solihull. The main menu at BTP includes lots of lunchtime classics, including ham and cheese toasties, bagels, baps, salad bowls, and a variety of cakes.
For those with a sweet tooth, the milkshakes here are also amazing – try the salted caramel and chocolate brownie shake; you won't be disappointed!
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday: Closed

Step back in time with a visit to Britain's finest motorcycle museum. Founded in 1984, the National Motorcycle Museum is now home to over 1000 fully restored vehicles. The extensive range includes some truly one-of-a-kind items, such as the priceless Brough Superior Golden Dream, and others from before the First World War.
Since its opening, this fascinating centre has become the largest motorcycle museum in the world and attracts a whopping 250,000 visitors per year.
To purchase your tickets, visit the official website.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Hop back in the car and travel north to the bustling city of Birmingham for a lavish dinner and hotel stay. Before sitting down to tuck into your evening meal, you can leave your car at York Street Car Park, which is located just a stone's throw away from the next stop on today's itinerary.

Stroll across to Arco Lounge for a pre-dinner drink. A warm and cosy atmosphere awaits you here, and you'll love the vibrant, quirky decor too. Opt for a grapefruit margarita, a glass of red, or an alcohol-free apple and elderflower tonic.
No need to book a table reservation for drinks here (unless you're a party of eight or more people); just swing by!
Find out more on the official website.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Harborne Kitchen is a contemporary neighbourhood restaurant offering informal fine dining. Loved by locals and tourists alike, the restaurant serves a set menu of interesting modern dishes prepared using the highest-quality ingredients.
There's also a lighter, regularly changing midweek menu and an eight-course “chosen menu”. Enjoy a delicious dinner here, and be sure to try Jamie’s chicken and white chocolate! Then, head back to the nearby car park before making your way to tonight's accommodation.
Visit the website here to reserve a table.
Opening Hours: Wednesday – Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Friday: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Tuesday: Closed

Tonight, you'll stay at the Grand Hotel, a newly refurbished four-star hotel in the heart of Birmingham that once hosted the likes of Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin. As a Grade II listed building, this iconic hotel blends Victorian grandeur and elegance with modern and stylish Art Deco.
Guests here can choose between one of the hotel’s 185 guest rooms and suites, and can also enjoy the hotel’s glamorous cocktail bar, Madeleine. After a busy day of driving, fine dining, and exploring, it's time to put your feet up and enjoy some well-deserved rest.
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