Lying just to South east of the centre of Birmingham Acocks Green is one its oldest and most important suburbs. Originally named after the Acocks family who built a large house in the area some 500 years ago and first mentioned in the Yardley Parish Register in 1604 . Originally it was three hamlets located on the Warwick Road, Flint Green, Acocks Green and in the middle of the two Westley Brook. These other smaller hamlets were eventually swallowed up to become Acocks Green. In the mid 19th century the Birmingham to Oxford railway line opened and soon the area was becoming fashionable, equal to the likes of Edgbaston. The area enjoyed exciting new developments as churches and large houses were built around the area. By the early 20th century though Birmingham itself was growing at a rapid rate and by 1911 Acocks Green was absorbed by Birmingham. Joined to the city by the new tram network it was only a matter of time before the demand for housing started to encroach into Acocks Green. Today Acocks Green boasts a number of Grade II listed buildings, interesting and attractive open green spaces with the Millenium Green off Yardley Park and alongside the Grand Union Canal being the newest addition for the benefit of the local residents. Acocks Green has an interesting and busy shopping centre and with a number of good local amenities it is easy to understand why this is a popular location
Dentist
Acock Green Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
Acocks Green Medical Centre
Medical Centre
Pub and Bar
Great Western
Inn on the Green
La Verde
Red Lion
Restaurant
La Verde
Moghul Restaurant
Pasta de Piazza
Viceroy Bar Restaurant
School
Acocks Green Primary School
Cottesbrook Junior School
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Solicitor
Ganderton Solicitors
Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Sue Hall TKD (Martial Arts)
Shops
ABC Mobility (Midlands)
Places to Stay near Acocks Green
Westley Hotel (0.19 miles)
This is one of the leading independently-owned hotels in the Birmingham area, ideally appointed just 15-20 minutes from central Birmingham, the ICC, NEC and Birmingham Airport. The Best Western Westley Hotel is ... More
Quality Hotel Birmingham Airport / NEC (0.26 miles)
With a convenient location, good transport links and free parking, this hotel is within easy reach of Birmingham's city centre and the NEC (National Exhibition Centre)
The Hotel has good access ... More
Atholl Lodge (0.50 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - South A45 (1.03 miles)
Central Guest House (1.16 miles)
Central Guest House (1.16 miles)
Close to all local facilities, this small, family-run guest house is 4 miles from Birmingham city centre and New Street Station.
This home-from-home is also just 4 miles from the National Exhibition ... More
Travelodge Birmingham Yardley (1.30 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Birmingham Hotel (1.69 miles)
Just 2 miles from the city centre and 6 miles from the NEC and Birmingham Airport, the hotel is ideal for business or pleasure, with superb rooms at good value-for-money rates. Offering ... More
Premier Inn Birmingham South (Hall Green) (1.72 miles)
Premier Inn Solihull North (2.53 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M42. For shops and local amenities Shirley town centre is only 2.5 miles away. Birmingham NEC and Birmingham Airport are both easily accessible from this location. Our Solihull North Premier ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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