Solihull Arts Complex

If it was not so far from where I live I would trek to this venue weekly. I remember I wanted to see a Charlie Boorman’s talk there before and as I didn’t get the tickets I just popped by to check the complex itself. The galleries are quite interesting and there are plenty of contemporary art to catch up with there. Solihull Arts has Theatre, music, films, talks, literature, arts and all kind of entertainment events and workshops to attend to. I just love the fact we can check some art also in its café bar and the complex facilities are quite modern and easy to find. Solihull Arts Complex is on the Library Square, in the city centre. There is a car parking nearby it on Homer Road and it’s just 5 minutes walking from the Solihull station.

I spent a day here as part of a recruitment fair and it’s a great place to have an event. Firstly it’s so easy to get to by train, bus or even car as it’s part of the library building, which is right next to Touchwood shopping centre, there is easy parking.
Even more importantly, there is coffee shop — not a great one but very handy when you’re exhibiting and you cannot leave your stand for long!
Remarkably as it’s council run they even have a coffee loyalty card and there is array of hot and cold snacks and of course cakes and biscuits.
I didn’t choose to have the event there but I will definitely recommend it, particularly if you want to attract the general public which the library does anyway.

I have been to the Arts complex several times to see various acts from singers to ballet performances and the annual panto.
As it is a small venue the tickets are reasonable and wherever you sit you get a good view. The staff are pleasant and very helpful. The bar is good value.