Your stay — The Leaded Light
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Margaret's Parish Church (970 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: The Olton Project (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: St Michael's Chapel (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Church of the Holy Ghost and Mary Immaculate (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Dovehouse Theatre — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 442 m · ~6 min walk
W M Brown Ltd — 452 m · ~6 min walk
Solihull Convenience Store — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Olton — 940 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau currency exchange kiosks.
Contactless card and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted everywhere; chip-and-PIN is standard.
Not expected, but rounding up or leaving 10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated; no tipping required for taxis or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard takeaway filter coffee costs around £2.50–£3 from high-street chains.
A meal deal from a supermarket (sandwich, snack, drink) costs about £4–£5.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant for dinner is typically £12–£16.
Limited dedicated street food market, but Solihull town centre has occasional food stalls on market days (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays).
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Aldi are the main budget supermarkets in the B92 area.
Solihull town centre has high-street chains like Primark, H&M, and M&S for affordable clothing.
A bus day pass costs around £4.50; from Birmingham Airport, take the train into Birmingham International (about £3) connect to Solihull, rather than a taxi.
Use a contactless card cap for daily bus travel; shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries; eat lunch specials (often cheaper than dinner menus).
Good to know — Solihull
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Solihull, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Leaded Light
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 442 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · W M Brown Ltd — 452 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Station Approach Bed and Breakfast, Solihull
💡 Avoid rank taxis at peak times; pre-book a local firm like Andy Cars or see if the B&B can arrange a set fare.
Birmingham Airport, Stand B → Solihull Town Centre (opposite B&B)
💡 Board at the airport arrivals forecourt. Get off at 'Solihull Town Centre' stop – the B&B is a 2-minute walk via Station Approach.
Solihull Bus Station (5-min walk from B&B) → Birmingham City Centre (Bullring)
💡 Sit on the left side for views of the countryside near Shirley. Use contactless – same capping as Swift card.
Birmingham International (connected to airport by free Air-Rail link) → Solihull Station (150m from B&B)
💡 Buy a return if you’re going into Birmingham city centre — it’s cheaper than two singles and the same ticket works on the link.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Leaded Light?
Check-in at The Leaded Light is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Leaded Light?
A meal deal from a supermarket (sandwich, snack, drink) costs about £4–£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Leaded Light?
A bus day pass costs around £4.50; from Birmingham Airport, take the train into Birmingham International (about £3) connect to Solihull, rather than a taxi.
Top Attractions in Solihull
💡 Arrive just before the midday bell ringing practice (usually Wednesday or Saturday at 11:45) to see the tower from the inside—just ask the ringers nicely.
💡 Check the library’s events board for free Saturday morning story-telling sessions for children—often themed around local history with crafts included.
💡 Bring a specific question or a family name—the volunteer archivists are very knowledgeable and will dig out maps or census records you won’t find online. Best visited on weekday mornings when they’re less busy.
💡 The lavender garden near the lake is at its best in late July. Feed the ducks but bring your own bird seed—the on-site vending machines often run out.
💡 Park at the Waitrose end of the retail park and start walking anti-clockwise—the best river views are in the first kilometre. Keep an ear out for the green woodpecker in the orchard section.