Entertainment in and around Solihull

With its fantastic mix of urban attractions and countryside activities, Solihull offers plenty of choice for your leisure time.

Museums - motorcycle fans can visit the National Motorcycle Museum, which holds the world's largest collection of British motorcycles, many of them made locally in Meriden or Birmingham. If trains are your thing, visit Tyseley Locomotive Works Visitor CentreLink opens in a new window, a working engineering restoration centre and home base for the Shakespeare Express.

Cinemas - You can see the latest movies at Cineworld, located inside the Touchwood shopping centre.

Theatres - The Core Theatre, located inside the Touchwood shopping centre, hosts touring productions, pantos, films and music. It also offers professional acting training for local young people aged 11 - 16. The Dovehouse TheatreLink opens in a new window focuses on community shows.

Resorts World - Resorts WorldLink opens in a new window, close to the National Exhibition Centre, is a huge entertainment complex with a casino, a cinema, food and drink options, and the Resorts World ArenaLink opens in a new window which regularly hosts major gigs.

Ice Skating - Planet Ice Solihull is home to the Solihull Barons ice-hockey team and is also open to the public for fun skating sessions and lessons.

Shopping - Touchwood Shopping Centre is situated in the centre of Solihull and houses over 80 shops, including big brands like John Lewis, Lakeland, Superdry. The open-air shopping centre Mell Square Link opens in a new windowis located in Solihull and features over 90 stores. Stratford Road is also home to a number of furniture stores for all your household needs.

Gyms - Fitness FirstLink opens in a new window, Virgin Active, The Hampton Health & Fitness Club, Club MoativationLink opens in a new window

Bowling and Laser Tag - Within close proximity of Solihull you will find Tenpin Birmingham Star City and Laser Quest Birmingham