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We look forward to seeing you
For those of you who can visit, a warm welcome awaits you. We are never too busy to chat about the plants (it’s what it’s all about.) So come and tell us about your gardens and experiences, we are always open to advice so if you have any comments, good or bad please come and let us know, we might even get you a cup of tea!
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: OPEN: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday: OPEN: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday: OPEN: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: OPEN: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Events will be open later for ticket holders and private bookings. Check Akamba venue page for availability.
Akamba Heritage & Garden Centre
Tythe Barn Lane
Shirley
Solihull
B90 1PH
How to find us by train
Akamba is on the main Stratford on Avon line, so we are easily reached by Birmingham Snow hill and Birmingham Moor st Stations as well as Stratford on Avon. Our nearest station is Whitlocks end which is a five minute walk from Akamba. Turn right out of the station then first left. For train times call train enquiries on 0845 7484950
How to find us from Birmingham
Follow the A34 ( Stratford road ) towards Shirley. Just before Shirley town centre turn right at the main traffic lights on to Hasslucks green road ( follow signs for Shirley train station) Once you pass the train station follow the road untill it turns sharp left onto Tilehouse lane, Tythe barn lane is the next left, Akamba is 100 metres on the left.
How to find us from the M42
Akamba Dickens Heath – B90 1PH: at J4 follow A34 towards Shirley/Birmingham. head towards Dickens Heath Village. YOU MUST PASS the first Tythe Barn Lane sign on your right, drive to next roundabout and turn right following signs for Whitlocks end train station, then first right onto Tythe Barn Lane. Follow the road round until you see Akamba ½ mile down on the right. Tel: 0121 733 3111