Welcome to Kingshurst

Kingshurst is a small town located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and is approximately 10 miles east of Birmingham city centre. The town has a population of around 11,000 people and is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere.

Kingshurst has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as "Kings Wood". The town grew rapidly during the 20th century due to the expansion of the nearby Birmingham airport and the construction of new housing estates. Today, Kingshurst is a thriving community with a range of amenities including shops, schools, and leisure facilities.

One of the most notable landmarks in Kingshurst is the Kingshurst Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The hall has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including as a school and a community centre. Today, it is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Overall, Kingshurst is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Crehan	Cooks Lane Solihull Birmingham B37 6NU 1213298300 School Website
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Cieran Flaherty	Fordbridge Road Kingshurst Birmingham West Midlands B37 6LW 1217703168 School Website
John Henry Newman Catholic College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Clarke	Chelmsley Road Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 5GA 01217705331 School Website
Yorkswood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A D Tunstall	Kingshurst Way Kingshurst Birmingham West Midlands B37 6DF 01217798770 School Website
Wmg Academy For Young Engineers (Solihull) University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Stewart Tait	Chelmsley Road Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 5FD 1212893556 School Website
Fordbridge Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriett Simcox	Crabtree Drive Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 5BU 1217798040 School Website
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Conway	Bosworth Drive Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 5DP 1217798060 School Website
Kingshurst Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Hunter	School Close Kingshurst Birmingham West Midlands B37 6BN 01217886510 School Website
Smith's Wood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Huntington	Windward Way Smith's Wood Birmingham West Midlands B36 0UE 1217884100 School Website
Merstone School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Luck	Windward Way Smiths Wood Birmingham West Midlands B36 0UE 01217171040 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Marston Green Holly Lane, Marston Green, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.39 Miles

Lea Hall Lea Hall Road, Lea Hall, West Midlands, B33 8JU 1.63 Miles

Water Orton Marsh Lane, Water Orton, Warwickshire, B46 1NE 2.30 Miles

Stechford Victoria Road, Stechford, West Midlands, B33 8AJ 2.58 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 2.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
T C Private Hire 0121 770 2000 Saxon House Saxon Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5AX 0.35 Miles
T C Cars Ltd 0121 779 3939 Saxon Way Saxon House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5AX 0.35 Miles
Tc Cars 0121 770 2000 20 The Pde, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6BA 0.40 Miles
Local Radio Cars 0121 770 7707 28A Arran Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0QG 0.94 Miles
Coast To Coast Taxis 01278 393001 17 Shrewley Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0HU 1.04 Miles
Abba Cars 0121 783 7177 248 Mackadown Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0LE 1.16 Miles
My Cars 0121 749 2357 Ridgeway House/279 Chester Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0ET 1.19 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxis 0121 770 2222 31 A Station Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.41 Miles
Plaza Cars 0121 770 3333 Export House/31A Station Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.41 Miles
Marston Green Cars 0121 779 3344 31A Station Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fordbridge Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cooks Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Chelmsley Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Kinghurst Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Conway Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bacons End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilson Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fourth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Bosworth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Tile Cross Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lamb Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Guernsey Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelmsley Wood Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rowington Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Aukland Drive/Lundy View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aqp Anticoag Intrahealth 0121 7700406	40 Gilson Way Birmingham West Midlands B37 6BE
Kingshurst Medical Practice 0121 7175350	Kingshurst Surgery 40 Gilson Way, Kingshurst Birmingham B37 6BE
Nsc Bosworth Hub 0121 3290031	Bosworth Medical Centre C/O Chelmsley Wood Pcc Birmingham B37 5BU
Bosworth Medical Group 0121 7704484	Chelmsley Wood Pcc Crabtree Dr, Chelmsley Wd Birmingham B37 5BU
Shared Care Clinic 0121 3290100	Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre Crabtree Drive Birmingham B37 5BU

Local Stores

Chelmsley Wood
850 Chester Road
Chelmsley Wood
Solihull
West Midlands
B37 7WG
0121 7882621
Store Website
0.58 miles

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SPAR - Smiths Wood
Unit 7, North Arran Way
Burtons Way
Smiths Wood
Birmingham
B36 0UG
0121 7883176
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakfield Veterinary Group
713-715 Chester Road Kingshurst Birmingham West Midlands B36 0LN 0121 770 4966 castlebrom@oakfield.net Website 0.52 miles

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Oakfield Green Lane
128 Green Lane Castle Bromwich Birmingham West Midlands B36 0BX 0121 747 6666 Website 1.40 miles

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Your Vets Sheldon
492 Sheldon Heath Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 2RU 0121 783 5085 stechford@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.89 miles
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The Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Coventry Road Coleshill Birmingham Warwickshire B46 3BB 01675 467266 info@lodgevet.co.uk Website 2.01 miles
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Stechford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Stechford Retail Park Flaxly Parkway Stechford West Midlands B33 9AN 0121 789 5800 stechford@vets4pets.com Website 2.42 miles
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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
228 Church Road Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B25 8XL 0121 783 7345 reception@fivelands.com Website 2.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kingsbury Water Park
Large Area Consisting Of Lakes, Ponds, Open Fields And Woodland Paths, Visitor Centre And Refreshments Available, And Miles Of Dog Walking. 3 Bodymoor Heath Rd Bodymoor Heath Lancashire 5.50 miles

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Sutton Park
A 3.1-Mile, Circular Walk, With Three Potential Joining Points. Walk Around A 2,400 Acre National Nature Reserve And One Of The Largest Urban Parks In Europe. B73 6BT 6.31 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 6.34 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 6.80 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Sutton Park
The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 6.92 miles

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Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 8.77 miles Bus Route 11 Or 32 From Pool Meadow To Tile Hill Wood And Limbrick Wood. 32 From Pool Meadow To Pig Wood And Plant Hill Wood Travel West Midlands 024 7652 5689. Street Parking Is Available Adjacent To All Of The Woodlands.

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