Olton

Birmingham

Olton Mere (3) Olton Mere is a large secluded expanse of water in the heart of Birmingham's eastern suburbs. The reservoir supplies water to the nearby Grand Union Canal and is also the home of Olton Mere Sailing Club. This photograph was taken by permission of British Waterways staff.
Olton railway station photo-survey (12) Looking in the down (northbound) direction at Olton station. Note the overgrown disused platform to the left of the photo (see below). Olton station is on the ex-GWR (Great western Railway) London to Birmingham line. It serves the suburbs of Olton and Ulverley Green about six miles east-southeast of Birmingham city centre. The line was originally built with double track and Olton station had two facing platforms, one either side of the two through lines. However, in the early 1930s the GWR quadrupled the track in the Birmingham area to cope with greatly increased suburban traffic. After quadrupling, Olton station had two island platforms, one serving the two down lines, the other serving the two up lines. Today, the route is reduced to two tracks again and one of Olton's 1930s island platforms (the one on the east side of the site) serves the up and down lines. The other island platform is no longer accessible and is very overgrown. Olton station is operated by London Midland as part of Network West Midlands and is a designated rail/bus interchange point. The majority of train services are operated by London midland but some Chiltern Railways trains call at Olton.
Olton Mere (12) Valve gear at Olton Mere, a large secluded expanse of water in the heart of Birmingham's eastern suburbs. The reservoir supplies water to the nearby Grand Union Canal and is also the home of Olton Mere Sailing Club. This photograph was taken by permission of British Waterways staff.

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The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is €82 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€82
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,471 reviews)
We stayed just 1 night and made use of the Pool, Steam and Sauna. We didn't eat or drink in the hotel. The hotel was clean and check in was very efficient. Ample parking and after check out at 11:00 you could keep using the car park until 14:00, so the 5 minute walk to the shops at Resort World from ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is €88 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€88
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,105 reviews)
The room was spacious, and so is the bathroom. The toiletries were good quality. The breakfast is very good, and there is a good selection of breakfast items. The porridge is exceptional good. The staff are hospitable. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is €70 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€70
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews)
Brilliant stay

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is €73 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€73
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,886 reviews)
staff and receptionists in particular were lovely :)

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre

4 out of 5
Ernest Street, Holloway Head Birmingham England
The price is €52 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€52
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Clayton Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
85 Albert Street Birmingham England
The price is €92 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€92
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Staff were excellent. Hotel clean. Room comfortable

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Birmingham
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4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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Marston Green

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Marston Green
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Digbeth

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Eastside

Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.

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