Knowle, West Midlands

Knowle /ˈnoʊl/ is a large village situated 3 miles (5 km) east-southeast of the town of Solihull, in the county of the West Midlands, England.

Knowle lies within the Arden area of the historic county boundaries of Warwickshire, and since 1974 it has been part of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull.

[4] Knowle still retains a considerable village charm, despite being on the outer edge of the West Midlands conurbation.

Knowle Library is maintained by Solihull Council in a building called Chester House dating back to Tudor times.

The small shopping area also has restaurants of all varieties, making Knowle a popular destination for dining out.

Knowle Local History Society also holds a wealth of historical information about the village and its people from very early times.

The Parish Church offers many services using modern equipment, the old Guild house and much newer St. John's Hall.

The village has strong local community organisations, including the Knowle Society, a Neighbourhood Forum, Round Table, Lions, and several Scout groups.

Knowle is also close to Birmingham Airport and is linked to Solihull by bus services A3 and A3W operated by Landflight.

To the northwest is Solihull and Birmingham, to the east Coventry, and to the south Warwick, Leamington Spa and, further afield, Stratford-upon-Avon.