Selly Oak town centre is already one of the most diverse shopping areas in the city. Serving the needs of the student as well as year-round population, you can find everything from the “big-box” retailers to unique niche independents as well, of course, as a bustling and vibrant nightlife.
Some of the biggest regeneration projects in the city are currently taking place in Selly Oak, the new hospital and Bristol Road by-pass, when completed, they will bring thousands more residents, workers and consumers to the area, as well as allowing Selly Oak town centre to offer a further improved and even more relaxed welcome when you visit.
Shopping
Approaching Selly Oak from the south, the first thing you come across is Battery Retail Park, home to national DIY, electrical and fashion retailers, as well as a major supermarket.
And just across the road is Oak Tree Lane, which boasts a vibrant range of niche independents that again includes fashion retailers, grocers, gifts, cafes, jewellers and furniture shops – you can even find a kite shop and a range of healthy living practitioners, from optometrists to herbal medicines.
Heading towards the city centre under the railway bridge, Bristol Road is bounded at each end by national supermarket chains and in between, you will find more hidden gems in and among the predominantly night-time orientated offer.
You will find florists, hair salons and stationers as well as one of the city’s longest established and best-loved independent book sellers.
Eating & drinking
Start your day with the best breakfast in the city, grab a coffee, stop for lunch, unwind after work or take your loved one for a special treat - Selly Oak offers it all!
Outside of the city centre, there really is nowhere better for a lively night out, with some of the best known pubs in the city located here, and if you prefer things a bit quieter, there is a wide range of restaurants, as well as take-aways for those who prefer to order in. Every taste is catered for, from traditional fish and chips to a wide range of Asian restaurants, and pretty much everything in between!
And in an industry where reputation really can make or break, you will find the best spot in town for a late breakfast or early lunch as well as a host of cafes and other all day venues.
So, come to shop, stay to relax and go home happy – that’s the Selly Oak way!
Find us
Selly Oak is located on one of the major trunk roads into Birmingham, the A38 “Bristol Road” and is just a couple of miles to the south of the city centre. It is therefore easy to find in your car and very well served by public transport links.
By Bus
A number of bus routes run along Bristol Road including: 61, 62, 63, 143, 144, 76 and 78. Additionally, a number of services cut across the area at Battery Retail Park. These include 11, 20, 21 and 84.
By Train
Selly Oak Station, which also benefits from free parking, is centrally located in the town and offers regular trains into the city centre and out again along the Redditch line.
To plan your trip by public transport visit:
www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/