I'm going to make some bold statements with this place. First up it is my favourite shop in Acocks…read moreGreen. I also think it must be the best hardware store in Birmingham. Jeffries is a huge hardware business that stocks all the standard nuts and bolts plus a huge selection of outdoor planting, perfect for this time of year, and has a large gardening section at the rear of the store. Recently I was after some fence protector and after a visit to a huge DIY shop felt frazzled by the choice in products, colours and price. One trip to Jeffries and I got exactly what I needed, no fuss, a great price and I parked my car at the rear of the store to load up. I also recently discovered they do key cutting. They stock a wide selection of pet products. The beauty of this place is that they've always got what you need and know exactly what you are asking for. On the very slim chance they don't stock what you are after they know where you should go to get it. Amazing staff and service.

Need a hardware item for your garden and/ home? Take a look here as I'm sure they'll have it! There…read moreare lots of little sections in this shop like their garden hardware, animal treats and carpet sections. It was a nice little surprise when discovering each area here. In summary it's a big hardware store that sells all (or at least most) of the nuts and bolts you need for your home and they have a big garden centre. If they don't have what you want then the staff can tell you where to get it. The shop is mainly for people who want to buy anything to do with DIY for their home. I came in here in search of a few things for home and, I don't mean to offend anybody by stereotyping, as a woman in a hardware store I didn't know where to look first. The staff were friendly and polite enough however to put me in the right direction. If you need any hardware for your home and garden then it's worth giving this store a visit.

Shopped here again this week , covered xmas gifts and motherinlaws garden statue plus a few pets…read moresupplies. this truly is an amazin store, like a tardis from the outside you cant imagine what an emporium of items lie within. This local shop has been here on the circle for over 50 years to my knowledge the current owner is the 3rd generation of lennons to be providing such great service.In current ecnomic climate it is nice to see small family business still survive here on the circle. If you are local you should alredy know this shop, if you havent been lately , you should. we need more independent shops like ths where customer service is still above profits. Thanks you matthew and yoour team , i have been coming here for half a century and hope to continue to do so for a while longer.

Excellent, down to earth place to get a multitude of items at a reasonable price! Staff really…read morefriendly and easy going. Its exactly what you expect from a general indoor/outdoor market! Worth a gander I say! ;-)

I have spent many happy hours in Treadwell browsing their massive collection of wallpaper and…read morefabric samples. There isn't a designer soft furnishing sample book they don't have I am sure. They are happy for you to go it alone and just riffle through as many books as you can handle or, as the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, they can advise you if you give them a heads up on design or colour. Fantastically, they will lend you the books for a night or two so you can check if what you like stands a longer test of time or even matches colours and furniture you already have. The prices are competitive but the lines they carry are expensive anyway. I have bought quite a lot of wallpaper from here for my house. They also have a furniture showroom downstairs and a paint shop at the rear of the store. Recently I bought some designer fabric from here that they made into a roman blind. They were able to perfectly match and make up paint to one of the colours in the blind. They also measured-up and fitted the blind for a reasonable price.

lovely staff, fantastic range and prices (I fill a car every month) and the plants do brilliantly…read more once in the ground, pots and baskets. They also do pre-planted baskets and pots all year and their indoor Christmas pots were beautiful and put a smile on all my family's faces. They also sell bulbs at the perfect time for planting and their half price pot collection cannot be beaten on variety or price anywhere, incredible display for a bargain price

Now I have crossed over into my 30s I feel drawn to Sunday's shopping at garden centres and looking…read moreat homeware options....as nurseries go this has l to be a five star experience. There were some hardcore Sunday shoppers here and rightly so this place is beautiful. Full on country side vibe with every possible flower and shrub imaginable! I got my trolley and causally stilled around the centre settling on buying some sunflowers and other really hard to pronounce types of flowers for my mom and dads front garden. I have no idea who named some of these varieties of flowers....but they went innnnn...I won't lie a lot of them I couldn't pronounce but I gave it a good go..with varying results.... The flowers here are super cheap too the sunflowers were like 1.50 each and most pots are below £3...bargains galore!! The only thing to note is the tills are busy...people are flocking for a wide for those bargain blooms so set out an afternoon for this trip it's definitely going to take you a a few to see everything and pay....but that's the vibe surely...loved it.

This isn't Notcutts. It's big in size but not in scale if you get what I mean. It's more of a…read moregarden centre with a few extra's than the myriad gardening superstore that you find these days. It's more of a gardener's delight in that there are some genuinely individual plants and less of that supermarket feel. Having said that, there are the obligatory books, gifts etc. So if you're looking for a general browse here is something to find. I've never used the cafe so can't comment on it, but there is one if you're in need of a cuppa.

lovely garden centre and from what I saw and heard the staff were super helpful. We went in for…read morethe special offer breakfast. £2.49 - great value so we thought! It was one of the greasiest breakfasts I've ever had. It was a shame, as once I had cleaned off the grease with a paper towel, the sausage and bacon are really good. Just let themselves down with the grease it was swimming in. I still have the taste in my mouth 2 hours later. Come on Studley, you serve great sos and bacon don't spoil it with the way its cooked.

Uncles Homestore was the place to go to rifle through the toy aisle, a sort of local Toys R us and…read moreit turns out it's still serving the local community down on the Ladypool Rd. It's not only toys they sell here, in fact they don a great job of selling both practical and more decorative items and some that are distinctly Indian. Uncles Homestore conjures up memoris of childhood, cap guns other boy hood essentials, returning I found my interest taken by more practical items and offers many hosehold essentials.

Wharton's are a family business. They have been around since 1970. Back then, the business revolved…read morepredominantly around buying and selling antiques, and a little later, pine furniture. From the earliest days of trading, operations revolved around maintaining the careful balance between cost and quality, providing exceptional value for money and combining ease of delivery to the customer. It worked for Wharton's. Pine furniture is getting bigger and bigger, and with the influx of cheaper pine goods (both in build quality and price) from abroad, the market became oversupplied and we were are seeing the same type furniture on every high street. Wharton's of Shirley have recognised this and as a result have moved away from just pine and use a wider array of materials. This reflects the quality of their furniture. Next time you want a new table, bypass the chain stores and come to Wharton's.

At first I thought we were coming to a lawn and home goods store. This was based on the first…read moreimpression we had as we drove up through the car park. However, this is a cute little antique store with a variety of things from furniture, to knick knacks, prints, etc. We came looking for antique furniture, and while they didn't have what we were looking for, we did find a pair of unique cufflinks. Location has ample free parking which is very convenient. It definitely has a little something for everyone.

From the owner: Antiques, pre-owned furniture, garden ware, collectables, coffee shop, home interiors, bespoke…read morefurniture, jewellery, clocks, books, lighting, artwork, mirrors, vintage clothing, vintage cups & saucers, French furniture and many more.......

This tiny but beautifully formed shop is tucked off Knowle High Street so might take a bit of…read morehunting down. The quest would be worth it as you will find some adorable pieces and find it difficult to not buy anything at all. The theme is home decor and interiors store stocking French Country and New England styles. They also stock British designer Bronte's At Home blankets - they were around £70 so not cheap but very beautiful.

This is just one of those shops you love as soon as you walk in.There is something for…read moreeveryone,price wise some things are reasonable,and there are the larger items which are a lot more expensive.There are beautiful light holders,pottery,throws,dressers etc.I could go on,the staff are always friendly and helpful too.I challenge you to pay them a visit and not buy anything.My husband and I have not manged this so far,its heaven.I love showing my friends and family what I have bought,they love everything too.Roll on Christmas,if your looking for something different,elegant,stylish without breaking the bank go, you know you want to, happy shopping.

Went there for an evening - you deffo dont wanna go in ya best clothes - chairs are made in Africa…read more- good for the ppl who made em - but not for your best skirt - get caught on a nails. Car park wasnt good for your best shoes either - suggest jeans trainers and tee shirt. Reading the reviews - it seemed a great place to go - but they are dated 2012 - its now 2019. My friend googled their food cleanse things and was horrified to see zero rated. Summer 2019. ive just checked and its not changed. Go enjoy the garden centre - great plants and stuff.

I first went to Akamba in April this year. I'd found it online a few weeks earlier, whilst looking…read morefor tribute nights locally, and then a friend mentioned she had a voucher for a meal there, so we gave it a go. Let's be honest, eating dinner at a garden centre usually sounds like the sort of things your parents or grandparents (depending on your age!) would do, however, this little slice of African themed heaven is a far cry from what you'd normal expect of such a place! I've not made it to Africa, though have traveled widely in Asia, and the outside felt totally authentic, being similar to bars and restaurants I've eaten in abroad. Even outside, you are sheltered from the rain, and inside, where the buffet is served, it's warm and cosy, with live music of an evening, and the most amazing spread of food. I've been a number of times since that first dinner, having returned in the day with my dog, as it's dog friendly if you're happy to sit outside - they even bring a bowl of water for our four legged friends! I've had lunch there, and the most fabulous afternoon cream tea, and cake, whilst the choice is limited, what they offer is very tasty (and I'm a fan of cake!) I loved it that much the first night, that I've refused to go there for a meal again, as I'm going for my 40th, which happens to fall on a Thursday, and looking forward to sharing the experience with close friends. The service is always friendly. It's not always super fast, as it runs on Kenyan time, so this isn't the place to go in a rush. Indeed, why would you? It's such a delightful experience that it deserves to be cherished. Oh, and the shop is pretty fab too! So yes, dog friendly, fab food, great shop and friendly service!