Contact & Find us

You can contact Us using the below

Opening Hours

Monday: CLOSED DUE TO COVID 19
Tuesday: CLOSED DUE TO COVID 19
Wednesday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Open Later During Events

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

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 (its what its 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!

Find us

Akamba Heritage & Garden Centre
Tythe Barn Lane
Shirley
Solihull
B90 1PH

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

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.

Lovely ambience with African theme indoor and outdoor restaurant decor with various plants, pots, African jewellery and African clothes amongst other things to buy. We had curry goat with rice n peas and homemade cakes - various cakes to choose from. Staff was friendly and polite. Food was lovely and would definately come here again. There is also various facilities/things to do for children and on set days mainly at weekends they have various reggae, soul and jazz concerts/festivals.

If you love the feeling of being abroad then this is the place for you. With the sound of tropical birds, tropical trees & plants, a beach to chill on, decent African food, drinks & cocktails. Amazing African style entertainment

Amazing place. Delicious food. We got to handle to reptiles and see all the beautiful birds. All the animals made out of recycled cars are amazing. Felt like I was on holiday. We can't wait to visit again.

Beautiful place, feels like your on holiday in Africa, kids loved the sandy beach area too, and the eatery is stunning, cant wait to experience a night out on one of the themed nights here, absolutely love the place. The tropical house and reptile house is great too, good value for money, I definitely recommend Akamba to families and also its dog friendly too as I noticed 2 dogs visiting and water bowls around too.