Places of Interest
Nearby there are the historic buildings of Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton now in the care of the National Trust, and the Grand Union Canal is in walking distance with both the Heron's Nest and Black Boy pubs being accessible. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal also links in and is notable for a large flight of locks that descend into nearby Lapworth from Birmingham.
A short distance away, Knowle has a 600 year-old church, and a number of buildings dating back to the 16th century, including a recreation of a knot garden.
The ancient town of Warwick is a short drive away, notable for its castle.
To the West, just across the M42, there is a nature reserve at Blythe Valley Business Park. The park is next to the River Blythe which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Footpaths run from Dorridge both to the Park and to Solihull's Brueton Park, the latter at times running alongside the River Blythe.
Also to the West located along Four Ashes Road is a Golf Driving Range established in 1983
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