Balsall Common

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Farmland south of Frog Lane A view over a gate in Frog Lane, south of Balsall Common. The electricity pylons are in SP2375.
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Holly and Frog Lane junction Holly Lane runs dead straight for a mile or so south from Balsall Common - watch out for fast moving traffic if you take a stroll down here. The lane joining from the right is Frog Lane.
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Frog Lane A quiet, short lane south of Balsall Common.
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Holly in Frog Lane A nice crop of berries on the holly in Frog Lane, south of Balsall Common. It must be lost, Holly Lane is just down the road.
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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 AED 265 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
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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 AED 269 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,548 reviews)
Ideal for the NEC

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,120 reviews)
Nice entrance. Reasonable and at times lovely staff. I’m 37 and fell on the extremely unsafe shower tiles that have absolutely no stick (we have video proof) fractures one of the bones in my thumb. Staff at desk admit to poor safety compliance and apologised but manager was dismissive and unhelpful ...

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Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
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Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
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Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,

Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,

2 out of 5
Solihull England
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