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Solihull Village: From Cobbles to Concrete - guided heritage walk

The Core Library, Theatre Square, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RG

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

This one-hour guided walk looks at the rapid transformation of Solihull’s High Street from a quiet village to a bustling shopping centre.

Led by Tracey Williams from Solihull Libraries, the walk will start from The Core and include parts of Touchwood, the High Street and Mell Square.

The walk is around 1km and is flat and paved throughout so is suitable for wheelchair users.

Participants are asked to bring along wired headphones (old-style 3.5mm headphone jack), if possible, as commentary will be be via live audio. Headphones will be available to borrow if needed.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1100
Tuesday 16 September:
1030

Location & directions

The Core Library, Theatre Square, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RG

Directions:
Meet in the foyer of the Core, near the map of Solihull.
Contact on day:
Tracey Williams
Telephone number:
+441217046976

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Advance booking is essential.
Booking website:
https://solihulllife.org/2025/08/01/hods-2025/
Booking opens:
18 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
12 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The route is flat and paved throughout but participants are advised to wear suitable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
18
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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