24th August 2009 - by Naz Daud
The Shopping Guide For Solihull
Solihull caters for all who enjoy the whole shopping experience
and those that have a specific need for a hobby, DIY, Business
etc.
Solihull encompasses some 80,000 properties and close to
200,000 residents. At the heart we have Solihull Town Centre
with the established shops surrounding Mell Square and the more
recent Touchwood. Most of the traditional High street shops and
stores are to found within these two areas. Mell Square has
about ninety shops, including unique boutiques and restaurants.
Touchwood again offers the hidden gems like Petite Caverne, a
shop offering hand selected Moroccan products and art.
As you radiate out from the centre, there is a multitude of
high streets and village centres, all with their own character,
often hiding the shop you really seek. It is worthwhile taking
time to go and visit them.
Dickens Heath is a good example of a new village that has grown
in the last 10 years. Spend an afternoon there, browse the
shops, have a coffee, eat, visit the Library, walk along the
canal, visit the hair and beauty salon, buy a birthday card,
pop into the gym. It really is a self contained village with
everything. Indeed some people never venture from its doorstep.
Even the Medical Centre caters for minor operations!
Shirley caters for everything, traditional High Street shopping
at one end, down to Car showrooms and the large retail park,
plus Supermarkets as you head towards Hockley Heath. Parking is
ample and free. You can park along its length then walk one
side to the end cross the road and complete your circuit. If
you get hungry or thirsty, you can select any cuisine that
suits your pocket, time, choice.
Hockley Heath gives you shops and the Box Trees Craft Centre.
Included is a bespoke kitchen Designer, Picture Framer,
Interior Design, Flowers, Shoes, Crafts, Beauty Salon and much
more.
Earlswood is similar with its quaint little shops. Fresh Fruit
and Veg., Bridal Shop, Equine Centre, Organic Food, nice
restaurant, reki and even a Maze and playground to keep the
children happy.
Knowle has a wonderful High Street, with a good selection of
shops offering a wide range of products and services.
Dorridge too has many shops on the doorstep of the Station,
meaning public transport to here is excellent.
Meridan too has a super selection of shops.
Sometimes taking a wrong turning in the car brings you to roads
containing shops you never knew existed.
In the North of the Borough you will find Chelmsley Wood
shopping centre. It has everything you need at everyday low
prices. Parking is free also. You will find more than 50 shops,
including high street shops and top brands.
Overall Solihull and the surrounding area, contains everything
you will need from Apples to Zips. You will find most centres
are very close to beautiful scenery and lakes, so make a day
and night of it, shop, walk, eat, enjoy, you will not be
disappointed.
There are Theatres, Cinemas, Libraries, Clubs, Restaurants,
Dancing, Walking, Cycling, Horse Riding and much more so make
sure you visit Solihull next time you are in
England.
Source: http://articlesabroad.com
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