FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about The Midlands Region In Britain

The Midlands Region In Britain Quiz

A quiz about places and facts about the Midlands region in Britain.

A multiple-choice quiz by lupin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lupin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,313

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2235

Last 3 plays: Guest 84 (5/10), Guest 35 (5/10), Guest 2 (6/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What chocolate company is situated at Bournville? Hint

Nestle

Cadbury

Mars

Terrys

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which city is situated in the Midlands? Hint

Glasgow

Bristol

London

Birmingham

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. The village of Snowshill was used in which 2001 movie? Hint

'Parole Officer'

'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'

'Lucky Break'

'Bridget Jones Diary'

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which theme park is situated in the Midlands? Hint

Thorpe Park

Chessington

Alton Towers

Oakwood

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Britain's first indoor real snow slope is situated in which Midland town? Hint

Leamington

Dudley

Wolverhampton

Tamworth

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What of these BBC children's programmes are not filmed in the Midlands? Hint

Teletubbies

Tweenies

Rosie and Jim

Brum

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the millennium attraction in Birmingham? Hint

Millennium Dome

Millennium Bridge

Angel of the North

Millennium Point

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What is the Metro system in the Midlands? Hint

Tram Link

Police Squad

Underground railway

Shopping Arcade

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which football team is not a Midlands team? Hint

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Aston Villa

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich Albion

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. How many miles approximately from Birmingham to London? Hint

149

142

110

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 08 2024 : Guest 84: 5/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 35: 5/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 2: 6/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 31: 7/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 151: 1/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What chocolate company is situated at Bournville?

Answer: Cadbury

It also produces Frys chocolates.

2. Which city is situated in the Midlands?

Answer: Birmingham

Birmingham is Britain's second largest city after London.

3. The village of Snowshill was used in which 2001 movie?

Answer: 'Bridget Jones Diary'

They covered it in fake snow.

4. Which theme park is situated in the Midlands?

Answer: Alton Towers

Also situated in the Midlands is 'Drayton Manor' theme park.

5. Britain's first indoor real snow slope is situated in which Midland town?

Answer: Tamworth

There were plans to build an indoor ski slope in the Millenium Dome, but not anymore.

6. What of these BBC children's programmes are not filmed in the Midlands?

Answer: Tweenies

Rosie and Jim and Brum are shot on location in and around Birmingham. Teletubbies is filmed on a set located in the Midlands.

7. What is the name of the millennium attraction in Birmingham?

Answer: Millennium Point

Opened in September 2001.

8. What is the Metro system in the Midlands?

Answer: Tram Link

It connects Birmingham city centre to various areas.

9. Which football team is not a Midlands team?

Answer: Middlesbrough

Other Midland teams are Birmingham City, Stoke City and Coventry City.

10. How many miles approximately from Birmingham to London?

Answer: 110

By car it takes approx. 2.5 hours, by train 2 hours and by canal, 7- 10 days.

Source: Author lupin

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor minch before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.