A stylised illustrated map of the West Midlands region showing major towns and cities with their notable landmarks. The map features Wolverhampton with historic buildings, Walsall with Tudor-style architecture, Sutton Coldfield with a monument, Birmingham in the center with modern buildings and botanical gardens, Dudley with castle ruins, Stourbridge with a clock tower, Solihull with an industrial tower, and Coventry with cathedral ruins. The map shows major motorways M5 and M6, rivers and waterways in blue, scattered green trees, and includes attractions like Cadbury World. Airport symbols indicate Birmingham Airport (BHX). The illustration uses a green background with red script lettering for place names and combines realistic architectural drawings with a cartoon-style map design.

West Midlands Maps: Interactive Guides, Best Routes & Hidden Gems (Free PDFs)

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LOOKING FOR DOWNLOADABLE WEST MIDLANDS MAPS AND GUIDES?

As a proud local who has spent years exploring every corner of the West Midlands, I’m delighted to share this invaluable collection of FREE downloadable, printable PDF maps to help you navigate this dynamic region with ease.

Simply click on the link beneath each preview image to download your free maps and start exploring the heart of England like a local!

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Interactive Map of the West Midlands

This comprehensive Google map covers all key attractions across the West Midlands county:

Historic sites like Chedworth Roman Villa and Sudeley Castle
Wildlife reserves including the Cotswold Water Park
Population hubs (Cheltenham, Cirencester) and quieter villages
Walking routes between picturesque settlements

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West Midlands & Birmingham Metropolitan Area Map

This detailed administrative map provides a clear overview of the West Midlands region’s structure, showing how the metropolitan area encompasses major cities like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Coventry.

Administrative map of the West Midlands showing county boundaries, metropolitan areas, major towns and cities including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, and Walsall, with different regions color-coded and built-up areas highlighted in gray.

Colour-coding distinguishes between different administrative boundaries including the Birmingham Metropolitan Area, West Midlands County boundary, and various town centres, making it perfect for understanding the region’s political geography and planning cross-boundary travel.

➤ Download the West Midlands Metropolitan Area PDF map here.


West Midlands Tourist Attractions Map

This vibrant tourist-focused map showcases the West Midlands’ diverse attractions and cultural offerings, from Birmingham’s top attractions to the historic Black Country region.

Colorful tourist map of the West Midlands highlighting major attractions, landmarks, and points of interest with icons and symbols, showing areas like the Black Country, key tourist destinations, and transport links across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.

Intuitive icons and symbols mark museums, galleries, parks, and other visitor attractions, as well as transport connections, making it the perfect companion for exploring the region’s rich industrial heritage and modern cultural scene.

➤ Download the West Midlands tourist PDF map here.

Psst… Fancy a guided tour of Birmingham?

The best way to experience the West Midlands largest city, Birmingham, is by going on a guided tour led by an expert local, especially when you’re short on time. We recommend this highly-rated guided walking tour of Birmingham canals and heritage.


Illustration Map: West Midlands Icons & Landmarks

Here’s an illustrated visual map of the West Midlands that I created. It features some iconic attractions, cities, main roads, canals, and the main airport, Birmingham International (BHX), to help give a visual guide of the county in general.

A stylised illustrated map of the West Midlands region showing major towns and cities with their notable landmarks. The map features Wolverhampton with historic buildings, Walsall with Tudor-style architecture, Sutton Coldfield with a monument, Birmingham in the center with modern buildings and botanical gardens, Dudley with castle ruins, Stourbridge with a clock tower, Solihull with an industrial tower, and Coventry with cathedral ruins. The map shows major motorways M5 and M6, rivers and waterways in blue, scattered green trees, and includes attractions like Cadbury World. Airport symbols indicate Birmingham Airport (BHX). The illustration uses a green background with red script lettering for place names and combines realistic architectural drawings with a cartoon-style map design.

Detailed Road Map of West Midlands

This comprehensive road map provides the most detailed view of the West Midlands’ extensive road network, perfect for drivers and cyclists. It shows everything from major motorways like the M6 and M54 to local B-roads and minor routes, with clear topographical information that helps with navigation and route planning across the varied landscape of the region.

➤ Download the West Midlands Road Map PDF map here.

Highly detailed road map of the West Midlands showing major motorways, A-roads, B-roads, and local streets with Birmingham and Wolverhampton prominently featured, along with topographical details and comprehensive road network coverage.

Driving through the West Midlands?

Driving is easily the best and most convenient way to get around the West Midlands, due to the large size of the region and for flexibility, speed and comfort.
If you don’t have your own car, your best bet is to hire a rental car – we recommend DiscoverCars for their transparency and positive reviews.

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West Midlands Railway Network Map

This official railway network map displays the complete West Midlands train system operated by West Midlands Railway, showing local services integrating with national rail connections.

Official West Midlands Railway network diagram showing train routes, stations, and connections across the region with different colored lines representing various railway services and operators, including connections to London and other major UK cities.

Clear colour-coding distinguishes between different service types and operators, making it user-friendly for both local commuter services and longer-distance connections to London, Manchester, and other major UK destinations.

➤ Download the West Midlands Railway Network PDF map here.

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West Midlands Commuter Rail Network Map

This comprehensive rail network map displays the extensive commuter rail system that connects Birmingham’s city centre with surrounding towns and cities. The map clearly shows major interchange stations like Birmingham New Street and key routes extending to Wolverhampton, Coventry, and beyond.

➤ Download the West Midlands Commuter Rail Map PDF here.

Schematic rail network map showing the West Midlands commuter train system with colored lines representing different routes, stations marked with dots, and connections to surrounding areas including routes to Manchester, London, and other major destinations.

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Accommodation Map: Best Places to Stay in the West Midlands

Finding the right accommodation ensures a comfortable base for exploring. Here are our top West Midlands recommendations to suit all budget ranges:

Luxury: The Grand Hotel Birmingham (Family room) – £££ | Superb 9.1☆

BudgetDovehouse Farm, Birmingham (1-Bedroom house) – £ | Superb 9.0☆


West Midlands Metro Planned Network

This forward-looking metro map shows the exciting expansion of the West Midlands Metro tram system, displaying both current services and planned extensions that will revolutionise public transport in the region.

➤ Download the West Midlands Metro planned network map PDF here.

Schematic diagram of the West Midlands Metro system showing existing tram lines, stations under construction, and planned future extensions, with Line 1 running through Birmingham city center and Line 2 extending to various suburbs.

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West Midlands Rail Network Speed and Capacity Map

This technical railway infrastructure map provides a detailed analysis of the West Midlands rail network’s capacity and speed capabilities, using colour-coding to identify the different types of services and track specifications.

The geographical map shows how high-speed main lines connect Birmingham to London and other major cities, while local services operate at varying speeds throughout the region.

➤ Download the West Midlands Rail Network and Capacity Map PDF here.

Technical railway network map of the West Midlands showing different rail lines color-coded by speed limits and track capacity, with passenger and freight services differentiated, covering routes from Birmingham to surrounding cities including Wolverhampton, Coventry, Worcester, and connections to London and other major destinations.

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Cross-City Line Route Map

This focused route map showcases the Cross-City Line, one of the West Midlands’ most important suburban rail services that cuts directly through Birmingham’s heart.

Detailed route map of the Cross-City Line showing stations from Lichfield in the north through Birmingham city center to Redditch in the south, with the rail line highlighted in orange against a street map background and a small inset map showing the line's position within England.

Running from Lichfield Trent Valley in the north to Redditch in the south, this vital transport artery connects numerous suburbs and passes through key destinations including Birmingham New Street.

➤ Download the Cross City Line Route Map here.


London Northwestern Railway Network Map

This comprehensive London Northwestern Railway network map shows the vital connections between Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and major UK destinations.

Schematic railway network map showing London Northwestern Railway routes connecting the West Midlands to London and the North West, with stations marked along lines from Wolverhampton and Birmingham through to London Euston, plus branches to Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, and Northampton.

Clearly displayed is the main spine route from London Euston through Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton, with important branches serving Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, and Northampton.

➤ Download the London Northwestern Railway Map PDF here.

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West Midlands Locator Map in England

Here we have a county borders map of the West Midlands (highlighted in cream on beige background), with a small map of England in the top right corner, with the West Midlands highlighted in red.

➤ You can download the West Midlands Locator Map PDF here.

Here we have a county borders map of the West Midlands (highlighted in cream on beige background), with a small map of England in the top right corner, with the West Midlands highlighted in red.

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Satellite view of West Midlands County (Google Maps)

Here is an interactive satellite map of the West Midlands county on Google Maps. You can scroll around the map, go into street view, and zoom in to see a 3D view of the towns and villages along with landmarks, nature spots and attractions that you can click on and discover more information about.


General Information about the West Midlands

Area: 348 square miles (902 km squared)
Name origins:western part of the central region of England
Weather: 2C lowest (winter), 29C highest (summer)
Population: 2,919,600 (2022)
Highest Peak: Turners Hill (271m)
Largest Lake: Edgbaston Reservoir (70 acres)
Unique Features: Industrial heritage with Victorian red-brick architecture, canal networks, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
Hidden gems: The Back to Backs (Birmingham’s last surviving court of back-to-back houses), Bantock House Museum (Wolverhampton), the Jewellery Quarter Discovery Centre (Birmingham)
Famous Residents: Ozzy Osbourne, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, Lenny Henry, Meera Syal, Frank Skinner, Adrian Chiles

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What are the 7 districts of West Midlands?

The West Midlands metropolitan county comprises seven districts: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. These boroughs form the core of the urban West Midlands, each with its own local council and distinct cultural identity.

What is the biggest town in the West Midlands?

Birmingham is the largest city and urban centre in the West Midlands, with a population of over 1.1 million. It serves as the economic and cultural hub of the region, known for its diverse industries, shopping districts, and vibrant arts scene.

What are the 14 local authorities of the West Midlands?

In addition to the seven metropolitan boroughs, the wider West Midlands region includes Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford & Wrekin, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. These authorities cover both urban and rural areas, extending beyond the immediate metropolitan county.

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