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The NEC (National Exhibition Centre, one of Europe's largest), the Touchwood and Mell Square (excellent shopping), Elmdon Park, and one of the West Midlands' most affluent and complete commuter towns
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Solihull is one of England's most prosperous towns — consistently in the top rankings for quality of life. The NEC, opened in 1976, is one of Europe's largest exhibition and concert venues. The town has excellent independent shopping and a strong community identity.
The NEC for major events and concerts. Touchwood for the best shopping in the West Midlands suburbs. Elmdon Park for excellent parkland. The town centre for independent food.
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Solihull has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. Touchwood and the town centre have outstanding food. Local produce throughout.
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Solihull is a place in West Midlands known for the NEC (National Exhibition Centre, one of Europe's largest), the Touchwood and Mell Square (excellent shopping), Elmdon Park, and one of the West Midlands' most affluent and complete commuter towns. Solihull is one of England's most prosperous towns — consistently in the top rankings for quality of life. The population is around 127,000.
Solihull has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. Touchwood and the town centre have outstanding food. Local produce throughout.
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Roam covers Solihull and the surrounding area in West Midlands, including Shirley, Olton, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green and Hockley Heath.