Welcome to Olton

Olton is a small suburban area located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated just a few miles southeast of Birmingham city centre and is known for its peaceful residential streets and green spaces. The area is home to a number of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular choice for families and young professionals alike. Olton is also well-connected to the wider region, with easy access to major road networks and public transport links.

One of the most notable features of Olton is its beautiful parks and green spaces. The area is home to a number of well-maintained parks, including Olton Jubilee Park and Brueton Park, which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. These parks are popular with locals and visitors alike, and are perfect for picnics, walks, and sports activities. In addition to its parks, Olton is also home to a number of nature reserves and wildlife habitats, making it a great place for nature lovers to explore.

Olton is also known for its rich history and heritage. The area has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including St Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Olton Friary, which was founded in the 13th century. These buildings are a testament to the area's long and fascinating history, and are a popular attraction for visitors to the area. In addition to its historic buildings, Olton is also home to a number of museums and galleries, which showcase the area's cultural heritage and artistic talent.

Local Weather

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Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -3.7°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Oaklands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Barker	Dolphin Lane Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7BT 01217062168 School Website
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ciaran Clinton	Victoria Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7XY 1217064200 School Website
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Girling	Mallard Close Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 6BN 1212721776 School Website
St Margaret's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Delaney	Richmond Road Olton Solihull West Midlands B92 7RR 1217065020 School Website
Kineton Green Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Mason	Kineton Green Road Olton Solihull West Midlands B92 7EB 01217063873 School Website
Acocks Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Ward	Westley Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7UQ 01217062165 School Website
Kimichi School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Ms Sally Alexander Mbe	Eastbourne House 111 Yardley Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 6LL 1216795298 School Website
Cottesbrooke Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr William Loughlin	Yardley Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 6LG 01217062742 School Website
Chapel Fields Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Chamberlain	Lyndon Road Olton Solihull West Midlands B92 7QF 01217062644 School Website
Severne Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sharon Mcmahon	Severne Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7HR 01217062743 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Olton Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7AR 0.49 Miles

Acocks Green Yardley Road, Acocks Green, West Midlands, B27 6EB 0.53 Miles

Spring Road Spring Road, Tyseley, West Midlands, B11 3DP 0.99 Miles

Tyseley Wharfedale Road, Tyseley, West Midlands, B11 2HH 1.29 Miles

Hall Green Off Stratford Road, Hall Green, West Midlands, B28 8AA 1.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Radio Cars 0121 608 4444 1214A Warwick Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6BY 0.15 Miles
Select Private Hire Ltd 0121 693 9595 1212A Warwick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6BY 0.15 Miles
247 Radio Cars 0121 707 4444 1214 A Warwick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6BY 0.15 Miles
Home James Radio Cars 0121 706 5555 53 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7HS 0.16 Miles
Angies Cars 0121 707 1881 6, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7HS 0.16 Miles
Acocks Green Taxis 07941 614271 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7HS 0.16 Miles
Crown Cars 0121 705 2222 165A Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7AR 0.51 Miles
Walker John Private Hire 0121 603 3360 24 Sherbourne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6AE 0.59 Miles
A2b Cars 0121 247 7777 240 Spring Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3DW 0.98 Miles
Royal Cars 0121 605 8888 240 Spring Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3DW 0.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Olton Hollow Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Thornfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pierce Avenue Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Oxford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acocks Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brookvale Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Severne Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shirley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bosworth Rd Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
173 Warwick Rd / Ulverley Green Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hazelwood Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Victoria Road Surgery 0121 7061129	Victoria Road Surgery 21 Victoria Road Acocks Green Birmingham B27 7XZ
St. Margarets Medical Practice 0121 7060307	St.Margarets Medical Prac 8 St.Margarets Road Olton, Solihull West Midlands B92 7JS
Dudley Park Medical Centre	28 Dudley Park Road Birmingham West Midlands B27 6QR
Shirley Road Health Centre	189 Shirley Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7NP
Richmond Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	179 Richmond Road Solihull B92 7SA

Local Stores

Gospel Lane
Gospel Lane
Acocks Green
Birmingham
West Midlands
B27 7AR
01217 771750
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR Olton
SPAR Olton
Dovehouse Parade
365-367 Warwick Road
Solihull
B91 1BQ
0121 706 1759
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yourvets - Solihull
Lincoln Road North Olton Solihull Birmingham West Midlands B27 6RR 0121 647 4100 solihull@yourvets.co.uk Website 0.28 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
139 Westley Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7UW 0121 706 1870 Website 0.65 miles
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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
1287 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham West Midlands B28 9AJ 0121 777 8145 reception@fivelands.com Website 1.55 miles
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James Horner Vets - Sheldon
Unit 4, Morrisons Supermarket Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 3PD 0121 270 5800 reception@hornervets.com 1.59 miles

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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
228 Church Road Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B25 8XL 0121 783 7345 reception@fivelands.com Website 1.84 miles

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Your Vets Sheldon
492 Sheldon Heath Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 2RU 0121 783 5085 stechford@yourvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.68 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 8.21 miles

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Baddesley Clinton
There Are A Variety Of Different Walks And Trails To Enjoy On Your Visit To Baddesley Clinton. Come And Experience Panoramic Views, A Range Of Wildlife, And The Opportunity To Learn About Local History. Please Note Many Of Our Walks Are Dog Friendly, However Dogs Are Not Allowed Past Visitor Reception Which Includes The House, Gardens And Restaurant. Dogs On Leads Are Welcome In The Car Park And On Public Footpaths Across The Estate. Rising Laneknowle Solihull Warwickshire Lancashire B93 0DQ 8.35 miles By Train: Lapworth, 1½ Miles; Birmingham International 9 Miles By Road: ¾ Mile West Of A4141 Warwick To Birmingham Road, 6 Miles South Of M42 Exit 5; 15 Miles South-East Of Central Birmingham Parking: Free, 100 Yards Satnav: Use Postcode B93 0Dq Or Lats And Longs 52.343832,-1.7084634

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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 8.46 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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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 8.46 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sandwell Valley Country Park
Lovely Place To Walk, There Is A Reservoir With Lots Of Geese And Ducks, Currently Baby Geese Lulling Around. Rosewarne Cottage Salter'S Ln Lancashire 9.06 miles B71 4Bg

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Weather Forecast

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