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Crowne Plaza Solihull

Explore Solihull

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Must See

Medieval Warwick Castle, 25 minutes’ drive from the hotel, is one of the most exciting historic locations in Europe, set in the heart of Shakespeare’s England with over 1,100 years of fascinating architecture and amazing views in 64 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Experience jaw-dropping history; great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding tales, pampered princesses and heroic knights.

What's New

Discover a world of adventure at The Bear Grylls Adventure. Inspired by Bear and permanently at The NEC in Birmingham you can choose your challenge: High Ropes, iFLY, Indoor Archery, Shark Dive, Indoor Climb, Escape Rooms, Shooting, Cage Snorkel and the Royal Marines-inspired Assault Course. For families, groups, schools and team building. Most activities are suitable for guests from 8+ years.

Tips

You can get some fresh air and let the kids run around as the hotel has two green flag parks on it's door step. Picturesque Malvern and Brueton Park are great for a stroll, with it's nature reserve, woodland and ornamental lake. Tudor Grange Park should keep you busy, with an 18-hole pitch-and-putt course, a skate park and outdoor gym equipment. Both parks have playgrounds for tots too.

Must Do

Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed day out at Cadbury World! You'll learn how your favourite confectionery is made, play in chocolate rain and add your favourite treat to a delicious pot of warm melted Cadbury Dairy Milk. Discover the origins of the cocoa bean before jumping onboard the magical Cadabra ride and meeting the infamous Cadbury drumming gorilla.

Don't Go Home Without

Enjoy a day off or book a ticket for a big evening show in Birmingham, a short train ride from the hotel. The renowned Symphony Hall, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome present classical concerts, plays and touring shows all year round. Most weekends you can catch top-class football matches at the grounds of the two big local rivals, Birmingham City and Aston Villa.

Things To Do

Things To Do

Cadbury World

Cadbury World, Linden Rd,, Birmingham, B30 2LU

Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed day out. Enjoy a fun packed weekend during your visit. There's so much to see and do at Cadbury World. From learning how your favourite confectionery is made, uncovering the fascinating story of chocolate to even playing in chocolate rain! Whether you're looking for fun, heritage or just something different, a visit to Cadbury World has something for everyone including the World's Biggest Cadbury Shop. (Open times vary)

Touchwood Shopping Centre & Cinema

Solihull, B91 3GS

Touchwood is a shopping and entertainment complex in Solihull featuring more than 80 stores, including John Lewis, more than 20 and a cinema complex. Seamlessly woven into Solihull’s existing town centre and opposite the hotel, Touchwood has become a blueprint for in-town development thanks to our innovative design, easy access to the M42 and our 1,700 car parking At Touchwood shopping centre you can shop til you drop! (Opening times vary)

Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare's Birthplace

The Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6QW

Touchwood is a shopping and entertainment complex in Solihull featuring more than 80 stores - including John Lewis – more than 20 bars & restaurants and a 9 ...

Sea Life Birmingham

The Wateredge, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2HL,

The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham is a tropical paradise in the heart of the buzzing city. Take a marine voyage beneath the waves and explore over 60 spectacular displays. From the touch pool to its one million-litre ocean tunnel, you'll encounter everything from starfish to seahorses, sharks and rays including two enormous giant sea turtles. (Opening times vary)

Jaguar Land Rover Experience Solihull

Land Rover, Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B92 8NW

Immerse yourself in the capability of Land Rover Experience Solihull, soak up the expertise and professionalism of the team based on the Land Rover manufacturing site at Solihull and enjoy superb facilities and the breath-taking environment. Enjoy an unforgettable day of off-road driving challenges at Land Rover Experience Solihull or take a behind the scenes tour of their car factory, one of the most fascinating working environments. Corporate days are also available.

Solihull Play Town

3 Vulcan Road, Birmingham, B91 2JY

Play Town is a safe, creative and imagination-based role play centre in the heart of Solihull. At our bespoke and carefully designed learning space, your children can discover life as doctor, experience being a fire fighter, enjoy getting pampered in the salon, or even work as a shop assistant. (Opening times vary and booking is required).

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 4QU

Experience one thousand years of jaw-dropping history at Warwick Castle; great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding tales, pampered princesses and heroic knights. Epic Adventures for the family and stunning scenery inside and out. (Opening times vary).

West Midlands Safari Park

Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1LF

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park has a host of fantastic family fun on offer, along with 1700 animal encounters! Experience rare white lions, stunning white tigers, giraffes as tall as a double-decker bus, famous elephants, African wild dogs; and pure white wallabies, to name just a few in the four mile self-drive safari. This combines with a discovery trail - a sea lion show; twilight cave, seaquarium, reptile house, creepy crawlies along with fun rides, games and amusements.

Drayton Manor Theme Park and Thomas Land

Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3TJ

Drayton Manor Theme Park is home to a variety of exciting attractions with roller coasters, zoo and Thomas Land. Visit us today for the ultimate family day out! (Opening times vary)

Bull Ring Shopping Centre and Grand Central

Birmingham, B5 4BU

The Bear Gyrlls Adventure

National Exhibition Center Halls, Marston Green, Solihull, West Midlands B40 1PA

The Home of Earth’s greatest adventure challenges! Test your limits as you take on some of the world's most incredible mental and physical challenges inspired by Bear’s love of adventure. We’ll get you geared up and ready to climb, dive, fly, zip, leap, scramble and explore. Escape the ordinary and push yourself to achieve the remarkable at The Bear Grylls Adventure.

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

King Edwards Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2AA

Family fun with rides, LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more. Suitable for children! Kingdom Quest laser ride, Merlin’s Apprentice.. and more! Discover the city in miniature. See all of Birmingham's top attractions made from LEGO in our MINILAND Get LEGO® building tips Learn building tips from our Master Model Builder Workshops. Play and Learn LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is designed specifically for children aged 3-10 years to enjoy - everything is kid sized!

Adventure Golf at Four Ashes Golf Centre

Four Ashes Road, Dorridge, West Midlands B93 8NQ

Enjoy Adventure Golf (what used to be known as Crazy golf) at Four Ashes Golf Centre. It’s a full 18 hole one and good for all the family – not just the golfers!