Welcome to Fordbridge

Fordbridge is a small town located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated in the borough of Solihull and is home to a population of around 10,000 people. The town is known for its rich history, which dates back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Fordbridge is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

One of the most notable features of Fordbridge is its proximity to the River Cole, which runs through the town. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several parks and green spaces along its banks where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century, and the Fordbridge Centre, a community hub that hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Fordbridge has a strong sense of community and a range of local businesses and services. There are several schools in the area, as well as shops, restaurants, and pubs. The town is well-connected to the rest of the West Midlands, with easy access to major roads and public transport links. Overall, Fordbridge is a charming and welcoming town with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Wind: 9.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Coleshill Heath School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicole Fowles	Lime Grove Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 7PY 01217798070 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
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
Grace Academy Solihull Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Gelder	Chapelhouse Road Chelmsey Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 5JS 01213294600 School Website
Marston Green Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Clark	Station Road Marston Green Birmingham West Midlands B37 7BA 01217792227
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
Bishop Wilson Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Desmond Ricketts	10 Craig Croft Chelmunds Cross Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 7TR 01217704063 School Website
Marston Green Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Beverley Elliott	Elm Farm Avenue Marston Green Birmingham West Midlands B37 7AA 01217795667 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
Windy Arbor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Taylor	Woodlands Way Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 6RN 1217798080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Marston Green Holly Lane, Marston Green, West Midlands, B37 7AB 0.67 Miles

Lea Hall Lea Hall Road, Lea Hall, West Midlands, B33 8JU 1.97 Miles

Stechford Victoria Road, Stechford, West Midlands, B33 8AJ 3.02 Miles

Water Orton Marsh Lane, Water Orton, Warwickshire, B46 1NE 3.17 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 3.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Birmingham Airport Taxis 0121 770 2222 31 A Station Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 0.72 Miles
Plaza Cars 0121 770 3333 Export House/31A Station Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 0.72 Miles
Marston Green Cars 0121 779 3344 31A Station Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 0.72 Miles
Coast To Coast Taxis 01278 393001 17 Shrewley Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0HU 0.76 Miles
T C Private Hire 0121 770 2000 Saxon House Saxon Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5AX 0.84 Miles
T C Cars Ltd 0121 779 3939 Saxon Way Saxon House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5AX 0.84 Miles
Network Executive Cars Ltd 0121 770 5333 Elmdon Trading Estate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7JF 1.02 Miles
Network Executive Cars Ltd 01675 443333 Bickenhill Trading Estate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7JF 1.02 Miles
Abba Cars 0121 783 7177 248 Mackadown Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0LE 1.34 Miles
Tc Cars 0121 770 2000 20 The Pde, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6BA 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Winchester Drive Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Beech Avenue Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Greenlands Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapelhouse Rd Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Moorend Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelmsley Wood Post Office Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marlene Croft No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helmswood Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pike Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bosworth Drive Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Coleshill Road Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Conway Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmdon Rd Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Chelmsley Rd Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Barnard Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Solihull Sub Misuse Serv 0121 6784900	The Bridge Larch Croft Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 7UR
Chelmsley Lane Surgery	20 Chelmsley Lane Marston Green Birmingham West Midlands B37 7BG
Aqp Slh Croft Mc 0121 2707180	Croft Medical Centre 1 Pomeroy Way Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 7WB
Solihealth Dermatology Croft Mc Hub 0121 7432159	1 Pomeroy Way Chelmsley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 7WB
Croft Medical Centre 0121 2707180	Croft Medical Centre 1 Pomeroy Way Chelmsley Wood B37 7WB

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Singh Chelmsley Wood
10-12 Brook Farm Walk
Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham
B37 6RX
0121 788 8597
Store Website
0.9 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 1.24 miles

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Your Vets Sheldon
492 Sheldon Heath Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 2RU 0121 783 5085 stechford@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.60 miles
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The Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Coventry Road Coleshill Birmingham Warwickshire B46 3BB 01675 467266 info@lodgevet.co.uk Website 2.13 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 2.23 miles

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Oakfield Green Lane
128 Green Lane Castle Bromwich Birmingham West Midlands B36 0BX 0121 747 6666 Website 2.36 miles

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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
228 Church Road Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B25 8XL 0121 783 7345 reception@fivelands.com Website 2.74 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 6.22 miles

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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 6.87 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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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 7.27 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 7.29 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
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 7.81 miles

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Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 7.94 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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Weather Forecast

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