Great Barr, Birmingham Guidebook
Sightseeing
Large local park with two lakes and multiple play areas. Good for dog walking less than 2 minutes walk.
Red House Park
Hill LaneLarge local park with two lakes and multiple play areas. Good for dog walking less than 2 minutes walk.
Highest point in the area, neolithic sight and part of the Beacon Way walk.
Barr Beacon Local Nature Reserve
Pinfold LaneHighest point in the area, neolithic sight and part of the Beacon Way walk.
great for walking, cycling and bird watching, has ancient priory in the valley.
14 locals recommend
Sandwell Valley Country Park
Salter's Lanegreat for walking, cycling and bird watching, has ancient priory in the valley.
Forge Mill Farm
Forge LaneLocal working farm open to the public, has cafe and shop.
Black Country Living Museum
Discovery WayNational SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Brindley PlaceNational Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Croxall RoadCity/town information
Birmingham
Great for food and pubs, theatre and shopping
Neighbourhoods
Great Barr is a small spur of Sandwell Borough Council between Birmingham and Walsall. Easy access to motorways, M5 and M6. A 34 goes straight into Birmingham, though I would advise either driving by the motorway as it is faster or getting the 51 or X51 bus.
Aldi is on the corner and is open 8Am to 10PM, Asda is a mile down the Queslett Road.
The Scott Arms Junction is pretty busy but there are lots of local shops and the Scott Arms pub is very popular.
Great Barr
Great Barr is a small spur of Sandwell Borough Council between Birmingham and Walsall. Easy access to motorways, M5 and M6. A 34 goes straight into Birmingham, though I would advise either driving by the motorway as it is faster or getting the 51 or X51 bus.
Aldi is on the corner and is open 8Am to 10PM, Asda is a mile down the Queslett Road.
The Scott Arms Junction is pretty busy but there are lots of local shops and the Scott Arms pub is very popular.
Sports
West Bromwich Albion Football Club
9 Birmingham RdGreat for away day matches
Aston Villa
Alexander Stadium
Walsall RoadBirmingham City Football Club
Cattell RoadEntertainment
Utilita Arena Birmingham
King Edwards RoadBirmingham Hippodrome
Hurst StreetSymphony Hall
Broad StreetBirmingham Repertory Theatre
6 Broad St