Welcome to Dickens Heath

Dickens Heath is a modern village located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated between the cities of Birmingham and Solihull and is a popular residential area for families and young professionals. The village was built in the early 2000s and has since grown to become a thriving community with a range of amenities and facilities.

One of the key features of Dickens Heath is its village centre, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The centre is designed to be pedestrian-friendly, with wide pavements and plenty of seating areas. There is also a large supermarket, a pharmacy, and a post office, making it a convenient place to do everyday shopping. The village also has a community centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including fitness classes, art exhibitions, and children's parties.

In addition to its amenities, Dickens Heath is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with several parks and nature reserves nearby. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to major roads and public transport links. This makes it a popular choice for commuters who work in Birmingham or Solihull but want to live in a quieter, more rural setting. Overall, Dickens Heath is a vibrant and welcoming community that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dickens Heath Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Nicholls	Three Acres Lane Dickens Heath Solihull West Midlands B90 1NA 01217338359 School Website
Tidbury Green School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosalind Fitter	Dickens Heath Road Tidbury Green Solihull West Midlands B90 1QW 01564823189 School Website
Cheswick Green Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Carol Mason	Cheswick Way Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4HG 01564703336 School Website
St Patricks Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Glennon	Salter Street Earlswood Solihull West Midlands B94 6DE 01564702278 School Website
Light Hall School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs A Kimblin	Hathaway Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2PZ 01217443835 School Website
Woodlands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Waters	Woodlands Lane Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2PX 01217442840 School Website
Our Lady Of The Wayside Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Taylor	Stratford Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4AY 1217446852 School Website
Hazel Oak School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Simms	Hazel Oak Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2AZ 01217444162
Shirley Heath Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Kara Evans	Coombe Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 3DS 01217441339 School Website
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kat Dockery	Cranmore Avenue Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4LE 1217095420 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitlocks End Tilehouse Lane, Majors Green, West Midlands, B90 1PN 0.68 Miles

Shirley Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE 1.43 Miles

Wythall Station Road / Norton Lane, Wythall, West Midlands, B47 6BY 1.43 Miles

Earlswood (West Midlands) Station Drive, Earlswood, Warwickshire, B94 5JS 1.64 Miles

The Lakes Malt House Lane, Earlswood Lakes, Warwickshire, B94 5SE 1.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 B Taxis 0121 371 0735 Unit 6 Stirling Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4NE 1.39 Miles
A2b Radio Cars 0121 695 9744 Unit 6, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4NE 1.39 Miles
Solihull Taxis 0845 269 7769 New Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DT 1.48 Miles
Imperial Cars (Solihull) Ltd 0121 733 3888 340 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN 1.56 Miles
Imperior Cars 0121 733 5490 340 Stratford Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN 1.56 Miles
Solihull Taxis 0121 770 3333 340 Stratford Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN 1.56 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxi 0800 612 6975 351 Stratford Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3BW 1.58 Miles
Able Senator Cars 0121 430 7000 5 Newborough Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2HA 1.89 Miles
Airports Direct 0121 706 8888 5 Newborough Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2HA 1.89 Miles
Fjs Executive 0121 733 6657 239 Stratford Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3AH 1.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dickens Heath By Shops Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Rumbush Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Birchley Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tythebarn Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lady Lane/Tanworth Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tidbury Green Garage Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cheswick Green Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stretton Rd Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Saxonwood Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Fullford Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salter St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
The Mount Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackford Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dog Kennel Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dickens Heath Medical Centre	94 Old Dickens Heath Road Shirley Solihull B90 1SD
Solihealth Dermatology Gps Hub 0121 7432159	198 Tanworth Lane Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4DD
Gps Healthcare 0121 7962777	198 Tanworth Lane Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4DD
The Village Surgery	Cheswick Way Cheswick Green Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4JA
Shirley Medical Centre 0121 7441029	Union Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 3DT

Local Stores

Earlswood
4 Umberslade Road
Earlswood
Solihull
Warwickshire
B94 5QA
01564 702286
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Solihull
Solihull Service Station
High Street
Solihull
B90 1JS
0121 4366 886
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Amicus Veterinary Centre
90 Marshall Lake Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4PN 0121 733 1439 amicusvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.34 miles
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Solihull Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit F Marshall Lake Road Solihull West Midlands B90 4RB solihull@vets4pets.com 1.53 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Willows Veterinary Services Limited
Highlands Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4NH 0121 712 7070 info@willows.uk.net Website 1.64 miles
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Colebrook Veterinary Surgery
61 Colebrook Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2JZ 0121 745 6161 colebrookvets@gmail.com Website 1.66 miles
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Hollywood Veterinary Centre
72 Alcester Road Hollywood Birmingham West Midlands B47 5NS 0121 474 5499 Website 2.20 miles
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Yourvets
Alcester Road Wythall Birmingham West Midlands B47 6AP 01564 823825 Website 2.52 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 5.38 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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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 6.10 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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Arrow Valley Country Park
A Simple Walk Around The Arrow Valley Lake. Path Easy To Follow, Relatively Flat With Benches Around For Rest Stops If Needed. Park Can Get Very Busy On Weekends If The Weather Is Nice! Free Parking At Several Points Around The Lake. Arrow Valley Country Park Battens Dr Redditch Lancashire B98 0LJ 6.10 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 6.37 miles It Is Best To Double Check There Is Not An Event On During The Weekend. The Car Park Is Not That Big. There Are Two Blue Disabled Badge Holders Bays.

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Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 7.21 miles

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Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 7.95 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-11.7°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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