Hopwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Light at the end of the tunnel The light is actually the headlight of the narrowboat about to emerge from 151865. The tunnel is 2493 metres long and even from a boat entering the tunnel the far end is little more than a pin-prick of light in the distance.
Fortified observatory, Wast Hills This observatory is on the edge of the playing fields and other grounds owned by Birmingham University. It seems to be heavily protected by razor wire and behind a gate with hefty ironwork, presumably to keep out the local n'ere do wells.
Tunnel waste, Wast Hills This small cluster of trees has grown around the shaft and excavations from the Worcester and Birmingham Canal Wast Hill tunnel which runs directly underneath.

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Our pick of the best Hopwood Hotel Deals

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is NZ$153 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$153
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,540 reviews)
Great location near Birmingham airport & the NEC. Good dining options and plenty of free parking space.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$163 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$163
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,153 reviews)
Great prophecy, easy to check in nice rooms comfortable fantastic breakfast nice club lounge staff all very helpful

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
The price is NZ$163 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$163
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,120 reviews)
Nice entrance. Reasonable and at times lovely staff. I’m 37 and fell on the extremely unsafe shower tiles that have absolutely no stick (we have video proof) fractures one of the bones in my thumb. Staff at desk admit to poor safety compliance and apologised but manager was dismissive and unhelpful ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$133 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$133
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,987 reviews)
Clean room, great view, nice breakfast. One of lifts ear putty of action took a while to get up and down, we were on 16th floor. Great location otherwise.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
Colmore Row Birmingham England
The price is NZ$265 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$265
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,139 reviews)
Clean room large bathroom

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Smallbrook Birmingham England
The price is NZ$141 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$141
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
This hotel was modern, clean and trendy, it exceeded my expectations. For £75 inclusive of breakfast for two, this was a great deal and the bed was so comfy. Good location too! Thank you.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Hopwood

The Rest House Bournville 2

Bournville

Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.

Bournville
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Harborne

Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.

Harborne
Night lights of Moseley.

Moseley

The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and Midlands Arts Centre are a few top places to visit.

Moseley
Narrowboats moored on the Birmingham Canal at Tipton in summertime

Shirley

4/5(1 area review)

Shirley might not have many top sights, but The Shire Country Park and Touchwood Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shirley
Detail of the old church of Edgbaston in Birmingham, UK

Edgbaston

4/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.

Edgbaston
Digbeth showing outdoor art

Digbeth

Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.

Digbeth


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