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Solihull was founded as a market centre or 'planted borough' in the 12th century beside important medieval roads connecting Birmingham with Warwick and Worcester with Coventry.  

Situated on a hill made up of stiff red marl (which turns to mud in wet weather), the settlement's name was derived from 'miry or muddy' soily hill.

In 1242 the flourishing town was given a charter to hold a market by Henry III.  For many years Solihull was a major coaching town. 

The coming of the canals and railways brought further prosperity and by the end of the 18th century Solihull was developing as location for the grand houses of Birmingham industrialists.  Unlike Birmingham, the Industrial Revolution passed Solihull by and it remained a small market town until the 20th century. 

The town's growth accelerated after the 1920s, owing entirely to overspill population from Birmingham. 

During World War II the Rover Car Company established a factory here and in post-war years Solihull has become well-known as the home of Land Rover. 

Today Solihull is a domitory town for Birmingham, to which it is joined. 

The town is noted for its fine architecture, including many Tudor shops and houses. 

Solihull is a popular shopping area and a highlight is the impressive new Touchwood Retail and Leisure Centre.

Local tourist attractions include Earlswood Lakes, created the 1820s to supply the Birmingham to Stratford canal, and the Birmingham Railway Museum at nearby Tyseley. 

The Heart of England Way long-distance path also passes through the district.

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Hampton Manor Shadowbrook Lane Hampden-in-Arden Solihull B92 0QD MAP
The contemporary Hampton Manor has a secluded yet convenient setting in a private country estate just outside Birmingham - perfect for a one-night stopover or a luxury weekend break. The NEC, Birmingham Airport and the M42 are 5 minutes away.

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The St Johns Hotel Warwick Road Solihull B91 1AT MAP
This 4-star Edwardian red-brick building retains a country house style, ideally situated close to major motorways and minutes from the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and railway station.

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Forest Hotel Station Approach Knowle near Solihull B93 8JA MAP
The Forest Hotel is an independently owned boutique style with 12 en-suite bedrooms and a 2AA rosette restaurant.

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Village Prem Solihull The Green Business Park, Dog Kennel Lane Solihull B90 4GW MAP
With stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi and a health club with swimming pool and spa, Village Prem Solihull is a modern base 2 miles from Solihull Train Station. Solihull Village Prem has 2 on-site restaurants and a Starbucks coffee house.

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Holiday Inn Solihull 61 Homer Road Solihull B91 3QD MAP
The newly refurbished Holiday Inn Solihull is 5 miles from the Birmingham NEC and ideally located whether you are on business or taking a break.120 bedrooms, air-conditioning and wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

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Hogarths Four Ashes Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8QE MAP
Standing amidst 23 acres of secluded woodland, accessed by adriveway, yet only 3 miles from Solihull town centre. The restaurant was voted 'Highly Commended - Category A' in the Evening Mail's 2000 Restaurant of the Year Awards.

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Arden Hotel And Leisure Club Coventry Road Solihull B92 0EH MAP
The Arden Hotel and Leisure Club is located within Solihull, 1/3 mile from the National Exhibition Centre, 1/2 mile from Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station, and 6 miles away from the shops and restaurants of Birmingham City centre.

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The Limes Country Lodge Forshaw Heath Road Earlswood Solihull B94 5JZ MAP
A family run guest accommodation which is set in a idyllic rural location - convenient access to the M42, the NEC, and Birmnigham International Airport. En-suite rooms with colour TV, tea/coffee facilities.

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Around The Solihull Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Birmingham (7.27 miles) Redditch (10.04 miles) Kenilworth (10.10 miles) Coventry (11.22 miles) West Bromwich (11.79 miles) Warwick (12.01 miles) Bromsgrove (12.97 miles) Leamington Spa (13.72 miles) Alcester (14.17 miles) Dudley (14.55 miles) Walsall (14.73 miles)

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Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex
Library Square
Touchwood Homer Road
Solihull
Tel: 0121 704 6130

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Premier Inn Solihull North
 Premier Inn Solihull North
Stratford Road Shirley Solihull
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