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Shopping in Acocks Green is centred around Warwick Road and The Green, where national retailers sit alongside supermarkets, charity shops and independent businesses. Birmingham City Council identifies the area as a district shopping centre serving the day-to-day needs of the local community.

Shops for The Essentials

• Hughes Fruits – A traditional local greengrocer on Warwick Road offering a colourful selection of fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Fiesta Flowers – An independent local florist offering fresh flowers and arrangements for everyday occasions and special events.
• Krakus Food Plus– A European grocery store on Warwick Road stocking imported food, fresh produce and everyday groceries.
• Second Chance Furniture – A local furniture shop offering pre-owned furniture and household pieces.

Acocks Green has a surprisingly good selection of parks and green spaces, ranging from large recreation grounds to smaller community-managed nature areas. Birmingham City Council identifies Fox Hollies Park, Acocks Green Recreation Ground, Westley Vale Millennium Green and the Grand Union Canal among the ward’s main green spaces.

Local Nature and Greenspaces

• Fox Hollies Park – One of the area’s largest parks, with open grassland, mature trees, walking routes and the Round Pool lake, providing a sizeable green space close to the centre of Acocks Green.
• Westley Vale Millennium Green – A peaceful community green space off The Avenue, with woodland, grassy areas and informal walking routes.
• Grand Union Canal – The canal forms part of the northern boundary of Acocks Green and provides a waterside route for walking and cycling, as well as an important green corridor through this part of Birmingham.

Acocks Green has a strong choice of primary and secondary education within the local area, with several schools situated close to the main residential neighbourhoods.

Local Schools

• Acocks Green Primary School – A community primary school on Westley Road serving children from the surrounding neighbourhood.
• Holy Souls Catholic Primary School– A Catholic primary school on Mallard Close serving families in Acocks Green and the surrounding area.
• Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School – A Catholic secondary school on Victoria Road providing education for pupils from across Acocks Green and neighbouring areas.
• Ninestiles, an Academy – A large secondary academy on Hartfield Crescent, providing education for students aged 11 to 18.

Acocks Green is particularly well connected, with its own railway station as well as several major bus routes running through the area. Warwick Road also provides a direct road link towards Birmingham city centre and neighbouring Solihull.

By Car

Warwick Road provides a direct route towards Birmingham city centre in one direction and Solihull in the other. The A4040 Outer Ring Road also passes through Acocks Green, giving convenient connections to areas including Hall Green, Yardley, Stechford and south Birmingham.

By Public Transport

Acocks Green railway station is located on Yardley Road and is managed by West Midlands Railway. The station provides direct services towards Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill, as well as services towards Solihull and destinations further south. It also has step-free access to all platforms and a 136-space car park.

Acocks Green is served by a wide network of bus routes. The 11A and 11C Outer Circle services connect the area with destinations including Yardley, Stechford, Perry Barr, Bearwood, Harborne, Selly Oak and Stirchley, while other local routes provide connections towards Birmingham city centre and Solihull.

Acocks Green has a good mix of family entertainment, sport and local heritage. Alongside leisure facilities within the area itself, nearby Solihull adds further attractions within a short drive.

Things To Do

• Discobowl Acocks Green – A large entertainment venue on Westley Road offering ten-pin bowling, arcade games, pool tables and food and drink.
• Laser Quest Birmingham – Located within the same Acocks Green entertainment complex, Laser Quest offers an indoor laser-tag arena designed for children, teenagers and adults.
• Fox Hollies Leisure Centre – A local leisure centre on Shirley Road with a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes and indoor sports facilities.
• Planet Ice Solihull – A nearby ice rink at Hobs Moat offering public skating sessions and ice-based activities, providing another family-friendly option within easy reach of Acocks Green.