Marston Green- itinerary

#marstongreentrips Slow down and live like a local – cycle lanes, farmers markets, and community gems await. ⸻ Day 1: Slow Living in Style 🌿☕ 🏨 Check-in at The Old Barn Guest House – Family-run, cozy vibes, and lush garden views 🌸🏡 🥐 Breakfast at Beans & Bites Café – A sweet little café loved by locals for brekkie rolls and lattes ☕🍳 📍 Morning: Cycle the Greenway Trail (rental from Birmingham Bike Hub) – Follow tranquil paths through Sheldon Country Park & the River Cole valley 🌳🚴 🍴 Lunch at The King’s Arms in Knowle – Traditional pub with locally-sourced ingredients & a dreamy beer garden 🍻🌞 📍 Afternoon: Visit the Wythall Transport Museum (20-min drive) – Charming museum full of classic buses, trams & hands-on exhibits 🚌📸 🍕 Dinner at Da Vinci’s Italian in Coleshill – Hidden local gem for pizza, tiramisu & red wine 🍷🇮🇹 🌙 Evening: Stargazing at Elmdon Nature Park – Pack a blanket, spot constellations and wind down under the stars ✨🌌 ⸻ Day 2: Farmers & Finds 🥕🧺 🥞 Breakfast at Oakes Farm Shop & Café – Freshly baked pastries, jams, and homemade granola from the farm 🐓🍯 📍 Morning: Visit Mell Square Farmers Market (Solihull) – Browse handmade crafts, local honey, and artisan bakes 🧁🎁 📍 Optional: Lavender Fields (if in season at Wythall) – Photo-worthy and perfumed with calm 💜🌾 🧳 Departure – Leave with fresh air in your lungs and a tote bag full of local treasures 🧺🍃