The Marina is situated in Worcestershire on the western edge of Alvechurch village close to the railway station

By Road
From the M42: Exit at Junction 2 [Signposted Birmingham South].
From the motorway roundabout take the A441 towards Birmingham.
At the next roundabout, turn left [Signposted Alvechurch].
Continue to the next roundabout and follow the signs for Alvechurch passing under the motorway to enter the village of Alvechurch.
Follow the road through the village until you come to a pedestrian crossing controlled by traffic lights. Immediately beyond this pedestrian crossing turn right into Bear Hill.
Follow the road up the hill until, as you leave the village, you pass over a railway bridge followed closely by a canal bridge. The Marina entrance is then on your left about 200 metres beyond the Canal Bridge.

By Rail
From London (Euston Station) take the train to Birmingham New Street Station. Weekdays and Saturdays trains depart every 30 mins and journey time is about 90 mins. At Birmingham New Street Station take the Local service to Redditch. Trains depart every 30 mins and the journey time is about 40 mins. Alvechurch is an unstaffed station which is the last stop before Redditch. The boatyard is about 300 metres from the station. You can plan your rail journey on this website www.thetrainline.com

By Air
From Birmingham International airport you can take a taxi to the boat yard (about 30 mins) or take a train from Birmingham International rail station to Birmingham New Street then follow directions by rail.

From Luton, Heathrow, Gatwick or Stanstead airports. Take the inter airport coach service to Birmingham International airport and then follow directions as above. Alternatively take a train to London then follow directions by rail.

By Taxi
The following taxi companies who also run a mini bus will be pleased to quote a price to meet your flight.

Rubery & Rednal Taxis
Tel - 0121 453 1919
Fax - 0121 6082001

Hyde cars
Tel - 01527 65319

Coach Travel
This website can help you plan your travel by coach in the UK. www.nationalexpress.com

Car Hire
The following car hire websites can help you organise car hire in the UK

Accommodation
If your travel arrangements require overnight accommodation here are details of some local Bed & Breakfast accommodation.

Alcott Farm, Weatheroak, Alvechurch, B48 7EH
Tel: 01564 824051
Email: janepoole@anserve.com

Rectory Cottage, Old Rectory lane, Alvechurch, B48 7SU
Tel: 0121 445 4824
Email: celiaandsteve@rectorycottage-alvechurch.co.uk
www.rectorycottage-alvechurch.co.uk

Montville Hotel, 101 Mount Pleasant, Southcrest, Redditch, B97 4JE
Tel: 01527 544411
Email: sales@montvillehotel.co.uk
www.montvillehotel.co.uk

Ladybird Lodge, 2 Finstall Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, B60 2DZ
Tel. 01527 889900
Email: info@ladybirdlodge.co.uk
www.ladybirdlodge.co.uk

Hilton Hotel, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0JB
Tel. 0121 447 7888 www.hilton.com

Food Shopping
As well as the Alvechurch Marina Shop from which you can purchase essential provisions, there is a small convenience store in Alvechurch village. The nearest supermarket is a Sainsbury's off the A441 on the edge of Redditch.

The Weighbridge Public House

There is a canal side "Free house" on Alvechurch Marina serving drinks, real ale, and reasonably priced home cooked bar food. This cozy canalside pub was once the old Weighbridge office for offloading coal barges to horse and cart for local deliveries. It is now transformed into a friendly hostelry which is an ideal place to start and finish your holiday. Food is served daily, and during the cruising season breakfast can also be booked to make your last morning as relaxing and memorable as the rest. Open from 12 - 3pm and 7 - 11 pm (Sunday 10.30pm). Home cooked food available 12 - 2pm and 7 - 9pm Thursday to Monday. Sandwiches available on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Booking advisable for Sunday lunches.

Meals and breakfasts can be booked in advance by telephoning 0121 445 5111 or by calling at the bar during opening hours.

For more information visit www.the-weighbridge.co.uk