Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
Himalaya Restaurant (Licensed)
1716 Bristol Rd SExcellent food and hygiene.
Good Chinese take away - we think it is the best local one. Doesn't do much veggie food though.
Hong Kong Inn
102 Redhill RdGood Chinese take away - we think it is the best local one. Doesn't do much veggie food though.
For a drink and a snack. In the same shopping area there is also a pub called the Cambridge and a Beefeater (which this site will not allow me to add) hence plenty of places to get food and drink.
Costa Coffee
18-19 High StFor a drink and a snack. In the same shopping area there is also a pub called the Cambridge and a Beefeater (which this site will not allow me to add) hence plenty of places to get food and drink.
Cheap Indian restaurant above shops. Not out first choice but if you want something cheap and cheerful...
Thania Spice
27A Turves GreenCheap Indian restaurant above shops. Not out first choice but if you want something cheap and cheerful...
Long standing cafe conveniently situated on the high street near the shops and gym. Good if you want a fry up but also does cake.
The Clock Cafe
900 Bristol Rd SLong standing cafe conveniently situated on the high street near the shops and gym. Good if you want a fry up but also does cake.
Peacock Inn
Icknield StreetGood pub grub in a country setting
Stone Papa's Kitchen
8 High StPizza delivery - had good write ups
Kezza Koffee
739 Bristol Rd SFor a cup of tea and a teacake or a roast chicken dinner at lunchtime.
The Cafe Old Mill Ltd
18 West Heath RoadA popular cafe for a snack
redhill cafe
43 Redhill RdLocal cafe
take a bite
133 Fairfax Rd For a bacon roll and things like this.
Three Cooks
13A Alvechurch RdEverything Else
You don't need to be a member to use the pool. There are also some excellent pay as you go fitness classes
Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre
Bristol Road SouthYou don't need to be a member to use the pool. There are also some excellent pay as you go fitness classes
Парк Кофтон
Lickey RoadLovely walk. This is where Pope Benedict performed mass on his visit to Britain.
Longbridge station
Fast and frequent trains to Birmingham, Redditch and the University/Hospital
10 mins walk from the property. A huge store with cafe, clothing, homeware and delicastessan
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Sainsbury's
Aston Webb Boulevard10 mins walk from the property. A huge store with cafe, clothing, homeware and delicastessan
Post office and store. neighbouring stores include Mawal Express - fresh Lebanese cuisine as well as Pizza, Burgers, Kebab and a range of sandwiches
Sunbury Road Post Office
2 Sunbury RdPost office and store. neighbouring stores include Mawal Express - fresh Lebanese cuisine as well as Pizza, Burgers, Kebab and a range of sandwiches
West Heath Post Office
17 Alvechurch RdPost office and general store
Really good dental practice which does implants and other specialist work.
West Heath Dental Practice
181 West Heath RdReally good dental practice which does implants and other specialist work.
The Cutting Co
51 Alvechurch RdFriendly local hairdresser offering a range of products and services.
Part of a group of three car dealerships and car repair garages. The owner is a real gentleman
West Heath Motors Ltd
428 Redditch RdPart of a group of three car dealerships and car repair garages. The owner is a real gentleman
Have bought our last few cars here - and so have the neighbours. The car repair part of the business is on the opposite side of the road. A family business - the owner is a real gent.
Onions Cars Ltd
58 Alvechurch RdHave bought our last few cars here - and so have the neighbours. The car repair part of the business is on the opposite side of the road. A family business - the owner is a real gent.
Frankie and Benny's is Frankie & Benny's. You either like it or you don't. On direct bus route or a short drive away. If you are fit you can walk it.
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Frankie & Benny's
Gielgud WayFrankie and Benny's is Frankie & Benny's. You either like it or you don't. On direct bus route or a short drive away. If you are fit you can walk it.
Morrisons
30 Hagley RdLarge supermarket with homeware as well as food
Wilko
Homewares and useful stuff
Peacocks
51-52 GROSVENOR SHOPPING CENTREGreat if you want some cheap clothes
Iceland Foods
12 Grosvenor CentreBuy a pizza or ready meal to heat up
Shopping
A great shop for bikes, accessories and repairs (and also mountain bikes). A family business run by enthusiasts. I've bought 4 bikes here and always use this firm for services and repairs.
Red Line Motor Cycles
1179 Bristol Rd SA great shop for bikes, accessories and repairs (and also mountain bikes). A family business run by enthusiasts. I've bought 4 bikes here and always use this firm for services and repairs.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Black Horse
Bristol Road SouthPub that also does food. Several friends go every Tuesday for steak and chips.
Very popular eaterie and pub - you have to book or get there early if you want Sunday lunch. Recommend their red wine. Next to the canal - have a lovely walk along the towpath and then a meal.
Hopwood House Alvechurch
Very popular eaterie and pub - you have to book or get there early if you want Sunday lunch. Recommend their red wine. Next to the canal - have a lovely walk along the towpath and then a meal.
Cambridge
6 College StWalking distance for those who want a few drinks
The RoadHouse Birmingham
Lifford LaneBar with live music
Kitchen Garden Cafe
17 York RdA programme of live music
Small venue with a range of music and open-mic nights. Close to 45 and 47 bus routes to get back if you want a drink
Tower Of Song Music Venue
107 Pershore Rd SSmall venue with a range of music and open-mic nights. Close to 45 and 47 bus routes to get back if you want a drink
Arts & Culture
Bars, eateries, cinema, bowling - only a few minutes drive away and on direct bus routes. Good if you want to keep the kids entertained.
Brewers Fayre Great Park
Ashbrook DriveBars, eateries, cinema, bowling - only a few minutes drive away and on direct bus routes. Good if you want to keep the kids entertained.
Cineworld - Birmingham Broad Street
181 Broad StFamily entertainment
Anglo- Saxon hoard and great pre-Raphaelite collection among other items.
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Музей и художественная галерея Бирмингема
Chamberlain SquareAnglo- Saxon hoard and great pre-Raphaelite collection among other items.
Jewellery manufacture and local history
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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
75-80 Vyse StJewellery manufacture and local history
Open air museum - reconstructed historical buildings
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
86 Redditch RoadOpen air museum - reconstructed historical buildings
Explore the castle and enjoy falconry displays, battlefield recreaations, etc - see their website for details of what is on on various days.
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Уорикский замок
Explore the castle and enjoy falconry displays, battlefield recreaations, etc - see their website for details of what is on on various days.
Not really a museum, more an experience. You literally step back in time as you can walk around reconstructed old buildings and talk to people in historical costumes, touch objects and learn about life in the past. You can go on a trip down a mine or on a canal boat through tunnels and there is an extensive programme of special events .
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Музей жизни в Блэк-Кантри
Discovery WayNot really a museum, more an experience. You literally step back in time as you can walk around reconstructed old buildings and talk to people in historical costumes, touch objects and learn about life in the past. You can go on a trip down a mine or on a canal boat through tunnels and there is an extensive programme of special events .
Blakesley Hall Museum
Blakesley Roadold house with interesting history
Tudor house with small but pleasant garden. combine with exploring picturesque Bournville green with its traditional shops and nearby Carillon.
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Selly Manor Museum
Maple RoadTudor house with small but pleasant garden. combine with exploring picturesque Bournville green with its traditional shops and nearby Carillon.
Sightseeing
A lovely place for a stroll and kids' playground. A small choice of snacks and drinks. Free parking. Also a golf course
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Лики Хиллс Кантри Парк
Warren LaneA lovely place for a stroll and kids' playground. A small choice of snacks and drinks. Free parking. Also a golf course
For walking and sightseeing in the Waseley Hills
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Национальный парк Вейсли-Хиллз
Gannow Green LaneFor walking and sightseeing in the Waseley Hills
Stately home - beautiful house and gardens and interesting history
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National Trust - Coughton Court
Stately home - beautiful house and gardens and interesting history
Essentials
ALDI
Bristol RoadCheap basics
Local shop - not large but stocks the essentials - bread, store cupboard basics, shampoo, small selection of ready meals and s nice selection of wine.
Co-op Food & Grocery Store, West Heath, Birmingham
17 Alvechurch RoadLocal shop - not large but stocks the essentials - bread, store cupboard basics, shampoo, small selection of ready meals and s nice selection of wine.