Olton

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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Olton Hotel Deals

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 ₩112,965 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩112,965
₩146,854 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews)
We have stayed at this hotel before and really enjoyed out stay. However this time the noise level at the hotel was unacceptable. From the constant street noise, slamming doors constantly throughout the early hours of the morning and people stood talking extremely loudly outside the lift (which was ...

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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 ₩128,975 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
₩128,975
₩154,770 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
Friendly staff lovely room and a very tasty evening meal. Really convenient for the NEC and you get free parking. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
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₩128,820
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Some water damage at wardrobe door but otherwise great Reception staff and breakfast staff very welcoming and helpful Bat staff patient and helpful

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Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton

Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton

3 out of 5
45 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton England
Stay at this hotel in Wolverhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,154 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean. Only issue no breakfast on offer. Maybe due to some works being done. But great location. In City Centre by the football ground. Good price too

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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 ₩99,835 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
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Clean room, lovely staff, free breakfast and comfortable beds! Mum and I had a lovely stay, and even accessibility in choosing us a room was considered. Would definitely stay again!

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ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
The price is ₩109,497 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
₩109,497
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,071 reviews)
Good room and amenities- perfect for what we wanted. Breakfast lacked a little, but we go there at9.15 so maybe a bit late

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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1/5(1 area review)

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