Olton Travel Guide

Birmingham

The Grand Union passes Olton
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The Grand Union passes Olton
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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.
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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.
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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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Popular places to visit

The famous Holte End at Villa Park - home of Aston Villa. They didn't actually offer stadium tours, but I sweet talked security and was allowed to explore the whole place unattended!

Villa Park

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Villa Park
Sat outside NEC Birmingham

National Exhibition Centre

4.5/5(545 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

National Exhibition Centre
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University of Birmingham

4/5(158 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

University of Birmingham
Birmingham Town Hall UK

Broad Street

4/5(476 reviews)

During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Broad Street
Bullring Shopping Centre which includes shopping and modern architecture

Bullring & Grand Central

4.5/5(760 reviews)

During your trip to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bullring & Grand Central. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Bullring & Grand Central
International Convention Centre showing interior views and modern architecture

International Convention Centre

4/5(206 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in International Convention Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

International Convention Centre

Top hotels in Olton

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is 2.391.061 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
2.391.061 ₫
2.869.273 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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! (1,484 reviews)
Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, nice towels, good iron, good heating and nice staff

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
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 1.776.879 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.776.879 ₫
2.132.255 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,904 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is 2.303.920 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.303.920 ₫
2.764.704 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
The price is 1.725.385 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
1.725.385 ₫
2.070.462 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
Rooms were newly refurbished - good location, friendly staff, would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
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 2.196.195 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.196.195 ₫
2.855.054 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
Brilliant family room

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza 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 1.436.562 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
1.436.562 ₫
1.723.874 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
Welcomed by smiling helpful staff, room was warm, clean and tidy, with everything you needed for a few days. Breakfast was good and plentiful, buffet kept full and hot. Again could not fault the helpful staff.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Olton

This is Tyseley South Junction in Tyseley, near the Warwick Road. The junction was re-signalled and had new tracks installed by 2008. This is the line I usually go on - the Shakespeare line. Taken from Warwick Road in Tyseley. Towards Spring Road Station.

Acocks Green

While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.

Acocks Green
St Thomas More Church, Sheldon, Birmingham, England. This impressive Roman Catholic church is situated on the corner of Sheaf Lane and Three Horseshoes Lane.

Sheldon

Sheldon is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Birmingham area, you might plan a trip to bp pulse LIVE or Resorts World Birmingham.

Sheldon
Narrowboats moored on the Birmingham Canal at Tipton in summertime

Shirley

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Shirley might not have many top sights, but Touchwood Shopping Center and Edgbaston Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shirley
Night lights of Moseley.

Moseley

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and Midlands Arts Centre are a few top places to visit.

Moseley
views from the towpath worcester and birmingham canal worestersh

Marston Green

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

Marston Green
Digbeth showing outdoor art

Digbeth

Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.

Digbeth

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