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Exploring Solihull: Hidden Gems for Your Event Guests

6 Aug, 2025 - 2 min read

Aerial view of a suburban area featuring a church with a tall spire, surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, and lush green trees. The skyline of a city is visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Why not turn your conference, exhibition, or event at Cranmore Park into an overnight stay? We have a wide selection of Boutique B&Bs, hotels and accommodation on our doorstep, so your guests can stay close, rest easy, and explore the hidden gems in and around Solihull.

Combining rich heritage, culture and modern-day charm, Solihull delivers a welcoming and lively atmosphere with something for everyone.

Close to an array of amazing attractions, why not arrange a trip to visit the National Motorcycle Museum, the Jaguar Land Rover Experience or the Castle Bromwich Historical Gardens with your event guests?

Fancy a bit of retail therapy? You’re in for a treat with Touchwood Shopping Centre and Resorts World close by, both equipped with a mix of high street favourite retailers, luxury shopping, and high-end outlets.

A bustling shopping mall interior with blurred figures walking through. Brightly lit storefronts line the corridor, showcasing colorful signs and promotions. The atmosphere is lively, with modern architecture and decorative elements.

What's more, you and your guests can choose from a vast selection of restaurants, cafes, bistros, bars and eateries - offering everything from fine dining, award-winning noodles, and tasty tapas, to craft beer and killer cocktails.

Discover the diverse flavours offered by a visit to Solihull’s town centre – with dining options including French, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian restaurants.

Explore Knowle high street’s array of Curry houses and take a short trip to Shirley high street for a quirky mix of micro pubs and café bars.

Step into Solihull, a busy borough with so much going on!

A lively bar scene with patrons enjoying drinks. Shelves filled with various bottles of liquor are well-lit in the background, and people are seated at tables, some engaging in conversation, creating a vibrant atmosphere. A copper bowl filled with a rich, orange curry topped with fresh cilantro, surrounded by pieces of naan bread on a red tablecloth.

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Cranmore Park is perfectly situated in the heart of the UK, 7 miles from Birmingham and Birmingham International Airport, and close to the small towns of Solihull, Shirley, and Knowle.

Located adjacent to the UK’s motorways network of M40, M42, M5 and M6, Cranmore Park also has free dedicated parking for 350 cars – along with 12 EV charge points. Solihull offers cross-town routes via bus, train and taxi.

An aerial view of a modern building with a distinctive curved roof, surrounded by parked cars and green trees. In the background, residential houses and a clear blue sky are visible.

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