Guidebook for West Midlands
Food Scene
Island Inn Quinton
415 West BlvdIts close, modern, and really good food
Spicemenu
88 Weoley Castle RdReally close to use, no drinks licence, and only take cash
Bamboo House Restaurant
1698 Bristol Rd SGreat Interior, hassle free parking, great food and service, reasonable food
KFC Birmingham
42-44 High StOnly two mins by car, good parking, usual KFC stuff
Chilli Peppers
179 Weoley Castle RdGreat take away food, do delivery to the door
Chiquito
Hagley Road WestGreat Mexican Food, but a bit pricey
Great restaurant, in rural atmosphere, very rustic interior, a bit pricey, but good food, good for families, need to book a table, about 15 minutes from our place
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The Bell
Stourbridge RoadGreat restaurant, in rural atmosphere, very rustic interior, a bit pricey, but good food, good for families, need to book a table, about 15 minutes from our place
Essentials
Only two mins by car, quite a big Asda, includes George, easy parking, and 24 hour fuel (card only)
Asda Barnes Hill Superstore
51 Barnes HillOnly two mins by car, quite a big Asda, includes George, easy parking, and 24 hour fuel (card only)
If you are a Tesco junkie this is the closest Tesco to us, free parking with good access, about 10 minutes by car
No fuel or restaurant, or F & F on site
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Tesco Superstore
Camden StreetIf you are a Tesco junkie this is the closest Tesco to us, free parking with good access, about 10 minutes by car
No fuel or restaurant, or F & F on site
Everything Else
Sainsbury's
Aston Webb BoulevardMassive Sainsburys in the new Longbridge Town Centre complex/mall
Parks & Nature
Lickey Hills Visitor Centre
great place for a walk and kids
Good views, great for walkers with some good pubs!, need a car as about 20 minutes drive
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Clent Hills
Good views, great for walkers with some good pubs!, need a car as about 20 minutes drive
Really close, good walking, and there is a cute Animal Farm/Visitor Centre and kids play centre
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Woodgate Valley Country Park
Really close, good walking, and there is a cute Animal Farm/Visitor Centre and kids play centre
Frankley Beeches
Really stunning views where you can see most of Birmingham,
Recentyrefurbished there is also has an arts cetre and kid friendly
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Cannon Hill Park
Russell RoadRecentyrefurbished there is also has an arts cetre and kid friendly
Dudley dýragarður og kastali
Castle HillUnderstated local attraction
Botanical Gardens station
Fascinating attraction in almost the heart of birmingham
Nice day out also has a theme park, about 45 minutes from the house
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West Midland Safari Park
Spring GroveNice day out also has a theme park, about 45 minutes from the house
Shopping
2B Chapel Ln
Modern Mall, with diverse range of stores, and includes a Frankie and Bennies
Upmarket area of Birmingham, Harborne Village has good shopping, and many up market restaurants/bistros and pubs, parking can be chaotic, but worth a walk down the High Street, only 10 minutes away from us
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Harborne
Upmarket area of Birmingham, Harborne Village has good shopping, and many up market restaurants/bistros and pubs, parking can be chaotic, but worth a walk down the High Street, only 10 minutes away from us
Entertainment & Activities
Great Park
Cinema, Hollywood Bowl, Frankie and Bennie, all on one site
Iconic West Midlands attraction, good day out, but can be pricey, about 60 mins from our house
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Warwick Castle station
Iconic West Midlands attraction, good day out, but can be pricey, about 60 mins from our house
For all Steam Train lovers, well worth a visit, nice journey along river severn
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Kidderminster Train Station ATM
For all Steam Train lovers, well worth a visit, nice journey along river severn
Right at the heart of a regeneration zone near central birmingham, a full day, can be a bit pricey and check parking, also take a walk and have lunch on one of many canals side location, but well worth a visit
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National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Brindley PlaceRight at the heart of a regeneration zone near central birmingham, a full day, can be a bit pricey and check parking, also take a walk and have lunch on one of many canals side location, but well worth a visit
Sightseeing
Home of world famous Cadbury Chocolate, built within Bournville Village, very laid back area, Cadbury World has a great tour, and a on-site chocolate shop, yummy!!!, well worth a visit, only 10 minutes by car from us.
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Cadbury World
69 Linden RdHome of world famous Cadbury Chocolate, built within Bournville Village, very laid back area, Cadbury World has a great tour, and a on-site chocolate shop, yummy!!!, well worth a visit, only 10 minutes by car from us.