Frankley Park is situated off Tessall Lane, which is 2 minutes from the A38 and 9 minutes from the M5 – connecting you to the likes of Birmingham and Bristol.
There’s a train station at Longbridge, just 20 minutes’ walk away, which offers regular services to Birmingham New Street, as well as to other destinations like Lichfield Tren Valley, Redditch and Bromsgrove.
Avanti West Coast runs a service from Birmingham New Street to London, with a direct train taking about an hour and half to get you into the capital.
Other services you can catch, when changing at Birmingham New Street, include trains to the likes of Manchester, Leeds, Bournemouth, and Glasgow.
There’s also a bus stop, just 5 minutes’ walk away from our development, that offers services to Birmingham and Warstock, with the number 61 bus taking you to Birmingham New Street.
Things to do in Northfield
Frankley Park is just 5 minutes’ drive from a PureGym, with walking routes at Cofton Park, 6 minutes away. For families, local activities include the Longbridge Scout Group, dance lessons at the Willows Dance Company and Excels Dance Academy, or martial arts at Elite Tae Kwon-Do. Shopping is close by at Longbridge Shopping Centre, with retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Boots, and Smyths Toys.
Popular schools in Northfield
Families will find excellent schools within walking distance or a short drive of Frankley Park, including:
- The Meadows Primary School – 11 minutes’ walk
- Merritts Brook E-Act Primary – 15 minutes’ walk
- Forestdale Primary – 4 minutes’ drive
- St Brigid’s Catholic Primary – 3 minutes’ drive
- St Laurence Church Junior School – 7 minutes’ drive
- The Orchards Primary – 5 minutes’ drive
- Turves Green Primary – 8 minutes’ drive
Secondary schools nearby include King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, Victoria School, Bournville School, and Colmers School and Sixth Form College. For older students, options include King Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form and Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School.
Living in Northfield
Northfield offers a blend of rural charm and city convenience. Nearby leisure options include golf at Lickey Hills and Golfbug, scenic walks at Clent Hills and Lickey Hills Country Park, as well as entertainment at the Omniplex cinema, Hollywood Bowl, and Golden Putter adventure golf. Families can also enjoy the nearby Cadbury World, just 11 minutes’ drive away.
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