Estate & Letting Agents in Earlswood

Name: Earlswood
Brand: Oakmans
Rating: 5 (289 reviews)

342-344 Stratford Rd, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DW
0121 468 3234

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Estate & Letting Agents in Earlswood

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Whether you are looking to sell, let, buy or rent in Earlswood, our dedicated teams provide a personalised and straightforward service, helping make every stage of your property journey as stress-free as possible.

Food and drink

Earlswood has a surprisingly strong choice of pubs, restaurants and cafés, with several popular venues spread across the village and surrounding countryside.

Fantastic Eateries

The Bulls Head – A popular country pub on Limekiln Lane serving classic dishes, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional setting.
Hickory’s Smokehouse Earlswood – A lively American-style smokehouse serving barbecue dishes, burgers and family-friendly meals.
The Red Lion – A well-known pub on Lady Lane offering food, drinks and a relaxed countryside atmosphere.
Blue Bell Cider House – A traditional pub on Warings Green Road, popular for its large outdoor space, food and drinks.

Shopping

Earlswood is more rural than nearby Shirley or Solihull, but there are still several useful local places for everyday shopping, gifts and garden supplies.

Shops for The Essentials

Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre – A collection of independent businesses offering handmade gifts, ceramics, interiors, jewellery and other specialist products.
Earlswood Garden & Landscape Centre – A large local garden centre selling plants, landscaping supplies, garden furniture and outdoor products.
Nisa Local Earlswood – A convenient village shop for groceries and everyday essentials.
Shakespeare’s – A café located at Earlswood Garden & Landscape Centre, making it an easy stop while visiting the wider centre.

Nature and outdoors

Nature is one of Earlswood’s biggest attractions, with reservoirs, ancient woodland and countryside walks surrounding the village.

Local Nature and Greenspaces

Earlswood Lakes – Three large reservoirs surrounded by walking routes, woodland and open countryside, making them one of the area’s most recognisable landmarks.
Clowes Wood Nature Reserve – A beautiful ancient woodland with streams, ponds, heathland and walking trails.
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal – The canal passes close to Earlswood and provides scenic towpath walks through the surrounding countryside.
Earlswood Lakes Woodland – The woodland around the reservoirs provides peaceful walking routes and plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Schools

Earlswood and the surrounding villages offer several primary schools, with secondary education available in nearby Shirley, Solihull and Henley-in-Arden.

Local Schools

St Patrick’s Primary Academy – A primary school on Salter Street serving families in Earlswood and the surrounding area.
Tidbury Green School – A nearby primary school serving Tidbury Green and neighbouring communities.
Light Hall School – A secondary school in nearby Shirley, within easy travelling distance of Earlswood.
Tudor Grange Academy – A secondary school and sixth form in Solihull, providing another option for families in the wider area.

Transport

Earlswood is well connected for a rural village, with nearby motorway access and two railway stations serving the surrounding area.

By Car

The M42 is only a short drive away, providing straightforward connections towards Birmingham, Solihull, Redditch and the wider motorway network. Local roads also provide easy access towards Shirley, Hockley Heath and Henley-in-Arden.

By Public Transport

Earlswood railway station and The Lakes railway station both serve the surrounding area, providing rail connections towards Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Local bus services also connect Earlswood with nearby villages and larger towns.

Local features and attractions

Earlswood is particularly strong for outdoor activities and family days out, with several well-known attractions nearby.

Things To Do

Packwood House – A nearby National Trust property featuring a historic Tudor house, landscaped gardens and seasonal events.
Earlswood Lakes Sailing Club – A local sailing club based on the reservoirs, offering sailing and training opportunities.
Umberslade Farm Park – A working farm attraction with animals, family activities and seasonal events.