Solihull is a beautiful blend of urban and countryside with its many villages and towns. You will find everything from historic forests and gardens to new and modern shopping centres here.
From wide open spaces perfect for long walks to unique and immersive experiences like the Land Rover or Bear Grylls experience centres - Solihull has it all. The borough also offers great shopping and eating out options with a huge shopping centre like Touchwood Solihull.
For those living or visiting Solihull - there is much to see and do here - and it’s all worth sharing online. It’s hard not to because there are so many incredible things - even a small bit of Africa - that you can see here.
While it’s hard to narrow down from all the great things here, for those visiting Solihull - here are eight Instagram-worthy landmarks and attractions not to be missed:
1. Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens
This is a beautifully maintained historic garden. It is a 10 acre garden that is 350 years old. It was once part of Earl of Bradford’s estate. There’s a lovely courtyard cafe perfect for a sunny day - and in a great spot for photo shoots. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
2. Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden
This is the former estate of Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. It’s been turned into a hotel and is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant as well. It’s incredible for foodie staycations and is covered with greenery making it great for photographing. (Photo- Google Maps) | Google Maps
3. Akamba Heritage Centre, Shirley
This is a unique experience that offers a little bit of Africa in Solihull. You could visit this Africa-themed garden centre, buy plants, listen to live music, eat and drink here. It’s perfect for a family day and for creating memories that can be memorialised in photos on social media. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
4. Knowle Locks
The Knowle Locks were built in the 1930s and are considered fairly new in canal historical terms. The wide locks were built alongside the original single locks speed up traffic along the canal. The single locks are no longer in use, but you can still see the remains of the original locks along the canal. It’s undergoing repair works currently. (Photo - Graham Butcher / Knowle Locks / CC BY-SA 2.0) | Graham Butcher / Knowle Locks / CC BY-SA 2.0