Shopping
Solihull offers something to suit everyone from handmade crafts to high class fashion.
The town centre consists of a thoughtful blend of indoor and outdoor retailers with its picturesque pedestrianised High Street, Mell Square Shopping Centre and Touchwood.
Town Centre Shopping
Mell Square Shopping Centre has an attractive open air environment and enviable blend of over 90 stores including major names, most of which are open 7 days a week. In nearby Drury Lane is a delight mix of specialist independent shops where you can buy exclusive designer labels.
Touchwood comprises three naturally lit arcades with contemporary architecture and luxurious leather sofas. Home to the Midlands' only John Lewis store there are over 80 stores, a multi-screen cinema complex and a host of bars and restaurants. Touchwood also provides family facilities, web services, a quiet room and chaplaincy service.
Markets
Regular Markets featuring both French goods and Farmers produce take place in both Solihull Town Centre and in Shirley.
Craft Centres
Box Trees Farm Arts & Craft Centre, Stratford Road, Hockley Heath.
Tel 01564 782039
A wonderful selection of small businesses set around a beautifully landscaped courtyard with easy wheelchair access.
Earlswood Lake Craft Centre, Wood Lane, Earlswood Tel 01564 702729
Craft centre with equestrian dressage facilities, 18 specialist craft and gift shops, the lakes emporium being the largest with gifts for the home and garden from around the world, childrens play area, restaurant/tea rooms selling homemade produce and ice cream. http://www.earlswoodlakescraftcentre.co.uk/index.htm
Hatton Country World, Dark Lane Hatton Tel 01926 843411
Two unique attractions side by side. The Shopping Village is home to craft and specialist gift shops, antique dealers and discounted big brand names. This shopping Village is a treasure trove for discerning shoppers. Next to the shopping village is The Farm Village with acres of fun and animals for everyone to enjoy. http://www.hattonworld.com/
Birmingham City Centre
This vibrant and dynamic city has a fantastic abundance of shops and malls such as The Pallasades, Pavilion Central and The Mailbox which is home to exclusive stores such as Harvey Nicols. The critically acclaimed Bull Ring is attracting attention from across Europe with its mix of high street fashion and stores. Main attractions include Debenhams and the architecturally stunning Selfridges, a curving shimmering building covered in over 15,000 aluminium-spun disks.
While in Birmingham, The Jewellery Quarter, with over 100 specialist shops and workshops is worth a visit.
Shopmobility
For those who find it hard to get around, Solihull Shopmobility is based in Drury Lane, Mell Square and also in Touchwood. Shopmobility offer free use of manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters. Further information on Shopmobility can be found on this site.
Parking
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor parking facilities with varying rates.
Contact Details
For further information, contact the Tourist Office on 0121 704 6130, fax 0121 704 8224 or email tourism@solihull.gov.uk
Ticket hotline: 0121 704 6962
Solihull Tourist Information and Booking Office
Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex
Library Square
Touchwood
Homer Road
Solihull
B91 3RG