Situated at the foot of the Lickey Hills, the village of Barnt Green is a picturesque village with all the amenities of a large city but condensed into a neat package that is friendly, peaceful and has free parking ! When you visit and stroll through the village, it is easy to see why Barnt Green was named one of the top ten most affluent places to live in Worcestershire by marketing company CACI Ltd.

Just a few miles from the historic market town of Bromsgrove, and less than 15 miles from Birmingham City Centre, Barnt Green is located in some of Worcestershire’s most beautiful countryside. It's streets are overlooked by the very popular Lickey Hills which attract thousands of visitors every year.

The village, in fact, grew around its historic railway station where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth would break long journeys during World War Two. The station is ideally situated on the outskirts of the village so travel between Birmingham and, indeed, the rest of the country is made simple.

Barnt Green’s allure lies in the fact that it has managed to retain its village feel, whilst providing a host of exclusive facilities making the village anything but isolated. This hidden treasure is well worth a visit for its own attractions, and a must-see for anyone who has yet to discover its appeal.

Today, Barnt Green is a thriving village of shops, businesses and services, so much so that you can easily spend a day browsing especially as there are several places to eat and drink and a park to relax in. The Deli and Cafe on the green is one such place owned and run by Sue Clark with a choice of hot and cold snacks, sandwiches and cakes which can be eaten both inside or out on swish cafe tables. 

From a fashion point of view, there are many choices to suit all tastes, styles and budgets. One such well established ladies fashion shop is Continental Collections owned and run by Dianne Carr and who this year hosted a successful charity fashion show at Bromsgrove Rugby Club and raised more than £ 1,000 for the NSPCC.

Meanwhile, one of the newest ladies fashion shops to join the village is
Savoir Faire owned and operated by Donna Harris who brings her own
distinct fashion style into Barnt Green high street. 

Designer clothes specially selected and brought in from places such as Spain, Italy, France and Ireland. Whisper weight wools, linens to gorgeous knit wear  

From hippy chick designer t-shirts and top brand designer jeans to wedding wear, suites, dresses and casual wear.

To ensure that your clothes stay looking good, Barnt Green has a dry-cleaners called TipTopTwo where on occassion you will see Graham, the owner, ironing !

A small selection of haberdashery can also be found in-store to cater for those minor repair jobs as and when required.

Greens Cuisine is the brainchild of Joe Green who has many years of experience in the catering industry and worked as a chef in various local establishments.

Greens Cuisine is one of those unique shops that manage to combine a superb choice of varying produce being a Deli, Bakery and home cooked food emporium that also stocks fresh fruit and vegetables. Quiches, fine cheeses, nuts, chutney, sauces and dressings. Pate and pies, biscuits and bread, in fact too much to list in an advert.

It is an absolute Aladdins cave of fine foods with something in store to suit everyone's palete. Pictured here are Julie Kirkbride and Councillor George Lord at the recent official opening of the shop. 

Meadow Farm are the longest established butchers in Barnt Green
owned and run by Steve, his wife Lesley and assistant Gary who offer superb customer service second to none.

They have an enviable reputation for providing a large selection of the choicest cuts of meat with specialities such as Lashfords Sausage, home made beef burgers and skewers of coated and glazed meat ready for those summer barbecues. Click HERE to see some photo's ! 

In-store you will also find  a large upright freezer display fully stocked with frozen Shellfish - Queenie Scallops, Tiger Prawns and Green lip mussels to name but a few. 

There are two opticians in Barnt Green. EYE Opticians offer leading designer brands 
such as Prada,Dior and Mont Blanc but at affordable prices.

But it is not just designer frames that are catered for, Visual Dyslexia is a common compliant that effects children as well as adults. EYE have the both the very latest computerised equipment and the experience to test for this as well as Glaucoma testing , Diabetic screening and relief for visually stimulated migraines.

EYE are also a progressive lens specialist and High Index lens centre.

Hopefully, you won't need the opticians help to admire and delight in the fantastic selection of floristry offered at OASIS FLOWERS which is owned and operated by Jan and Tina Jennings.

Exotics, bouquets, bunches, set displays, gifts, plants, seasonal flowers and displays combine with a gift wrapping service plus free local delivery.

They also supply balloons, filled with helium if required,  for those special occassions such as Birthdays, Weddings and parties.

Temptations Lingerie are located at the head of the village.When you enter the premises its a bit like walking into a Tardis. The showroom front of house contains some fabulous lingerie and when you walk through to the back there is a splendidly decorated and luxuriously appointed fitting room with soft leather sofa's. A further spacious showroom houses a range of stock from all the leading designers such as Marie Jo, Prima Donna, Lise Charmel, Chantelle and many more.

Owner Christine and her staff are qualified in providing a specialist underwear fitting service and take pride in ensuring that every customer receives personal attention.

If you demand top quality products with the very best service, look no further.

Magic Moments Childrens Nursery was established in 2005 by Richard and Laura Barrett and their two daughters Sarah and Siobhan, who are both nursery nurses.

They are located in a large newly re-furbished building right next door to St Andrews First School, Magic Moments Children's Day Nursery offers superb facilities.  Great care and attention has been taken in the total refurbishment of the building in order to create a environment dedicated to the development of young children.

Warwicks Butchers, owned by Warwick Savage, is relatively new in the Village, having been open for just 12 months but in that space of time they have built up a reputation for top quality Meat , Dairy produce and Fresh Fish.

With their award winning Black Pudding, Dry cured bacon and Free Range double yolk eggs their customer base contains to grow from strength to strength. 

If your in the village between 10-30 am and 3-00pm why not treat yourself to a Hot Roast Pork bap with apple sauce and gravy, delicious.

And if all of that shopping starts to wear you out, re-charge the batteries by popping into this delightful café,
Deli on the Green.

Owner Sue provides the perfect spot to grab a quick coffee with a friend, have a good gossip over lunch or simply while away the afternoon over a drink and a cake and watch the world go by. Ample seating is available both outdoors, as seen here, plus a large indoor cafe which is adorned with paintings by local artists.   

In addition to the unusual, It's a Gift also stocks well known classics in its range of giftware e.g. Dartington Glassware, Hampton Frames, Stoneglow candles etc. and the extensive range of greeting cards includes Medici, National Trust, Paper Rose and White Cotton.
At the rear of the shop one finds an additional selection displaying designer dog-wear,collars,leads and beds where the discerning pet lover will be spoilt for choice.

Sandhills Park

Entrance to the Park

Sit down and relax in the sun !

Bring the kids for a swinging time

Play area with safe rubber flooring

Barnt Green
The high street, seen here, has something for everyone :-

Antiques
Lingerie and Swimwear
Sports Goods and Trophies
Fresh Fruit and Veg
Fish and Chips
Indian and Chinese Cuisine
Beauty Treatments
Calgel Nails and Spray Tanning
A Deli
Several fashion outlets
Dry Cleaning
Physiotherapy

Free parking along the high street and in side roads together with a great selection of shops, businesses and services make it a pleasure to visit this thriving village. There is a real sense of community spirit with everyone knowing each other, a somewhat rare occurence in our modern fast paced society. 

If you are a shop,business, organisation or club and wish to join this special Spotlight Feature please get in touch using the form below or give me a call for a chat. Thank-you.

Martin Phillips
Tel 0781 364 7525
email : martin@goredditch.co.uk

We are a club for all abilities from complete beginner to seasoned runner or triathlete. Our main rule is that no one is left to run by themselves.

Click HERE to go to our website.

BARNT GREEN SPARTAK FC

BARNT GREEN SAILING CLUB

Click on picture to go to their Website !

Click on the picture above to got to the website of Barnt Green Sailing Club. 
Whether you are an experienced sailor or a newcomer to the sport you will gain a great deal at his club.   Much of the activity is centred on racing but they also encourage informal sailing outside the racing programme.  As an RYA Recognised Training Establishment their training programme includes adults as well as juniors.   Organised racing at the club takes place on Sundays (morning for the sailboards and afternoon for the dinghies) and on Wednesday evenings during British summertime.   Casual sailing at other times especially on Saturday afternoons during the summer months.  Please go to their website (click picture) for more info.

Barnt Green Sports Club

Barnt Green Scouts and Guides

Barnt Green Parish Council

Situated at the foot of the Lickey Hills in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, Barnt Green Sports Club is described by it’s members as the best kept secret in the Midlands.
The clubhouse has full free kitchen facilities in order to cater for it's teams or members who just want to have a picnic on the lawns. We have a full Bar, Lounge and TV room, which is open 7 days a week and available to hire to members for private functions.

Are you interested in helping the youngsters in Alvechurch, Cofton Hackett, Barnt Green, Blackwell, Burcot and Hopwood continue Guiding and Scouting in a safe welcoming and supportive environment.

We plan to replace the burnt-out ruins of the Scout hut and the old Guide hall with a modern multi-purpose hall, a building that will be a solid foundation for future generations of young people and suitable for wider community use. It will be located on the Scout and Guide Field, off Blackwell Road, Barnt Green.

The Parish Council is committed to providing quality facilities and amenities for the people who live within the Barnt Green Parish Bounds, and to promoting the economic and social well-being of the area. This web site details many aspects of the Council’s work.