Touchwood Shopping Centre might not be the largest shopping centre, but it's a pretty cool place, with a good number of brands, making it excellent for a small town like Solihull, meaning people can shop without making the short trip into Birmingham. It can be easily accessed via public transport, with many buses stopping right outside and Solihull Railway Station a short walk away, I do find the buses can be confusing if you don't know where you're going, due to the many different stops even to the same destination (Some buses to Birmingham take longer than others for example) Brands located here include Apple, Footasylum, JD, Nespresso and Lush. There is also a large John Lewis store here, which is all the more useful after their Grand Central location closed. This also features a Joe and the Juice. Food and beverage locations within the mall include Joe and the Juice, TGI Friday's, Nando's, Starbucks, Pizza Express and Wagamama. Most of the shops are on the Ground Level, while the restaurants seem to be on the upper level, there are exemptions to this rule, for example, Starbucks is on the Ground Level. I did like the contrast of the modern and older parts of the mall, I did find a lack of lifts/staff around the centre to be a slight problem. 4* read more

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A very poor experience today! I found myself with 45 minutes to spare in Solihull before my meeting so I walked into the town centre and into Touchwood to take some photos to share with you here and on twitter for my 100 Days of Birmingham photos. I took a portrait photo of the closest shopping arcade and then turned my camera to take a landscape photo. A security guard walked up to me and asked me what I was doing. I told him I was taking photos to share of the shopping arcade on twitter and he told me that I was not allowed to take photos. Ironic since there are already 12 photos on here. He suggested that I was taking photos of the people in the shopping centre which wasn't the case. He then asked me to DELETE my photos. I tweeted from BrumHour's twitter account about my experience and received a reply back that said they can ask people not to take photos. As its private property they are well within their rights to do so. read more

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I'm quite lucky to live where I can catch a bus outside my house that'll take me right outside Bullring and Touchwood Centre in under 30mins. Now I don't know Solihull much, just the city centre. Whenever I go to Solihull I'm mainly around Touchwood perimeters. Theres pretty much everything and every store you need inside. Even a movie theatre (Cineworld) which Bullring doesn't have. Me being movie buff and Unlimited Cineworld member, I come to this Cineworld if I'm watching something on my own (don't have to walk to Five Ways) or go to the Broad Street one with friends. It's not in the biggest or bussiest shopping centres out there which is why I love it. Very easy to get around and I enjoy coming here. Even the restaurants here don't get to be as busy as Bullring. You'll mostly find table easily at restaurant. Sports Direct is one of the stores I go to, I buy my football tshirts here or shoes. It does get busy weekends obviously but you can get around easily without knocking people over. read more

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Whilst I'm not that much of a fan of any shopping centre, I do rather like Touchwood (or Torchwood as I often say!) as it has some shops that I enjoy but don't have in Birmingham, such as John Lewis, Bravissamo and Lakeland. The latter I could get lost in for hours! It's a big place yet well laid out with good signage. The toilet facilities are very posh, it's wide and so even when it's busy, doesn't feel quite as claustrophobic to me as some indoor shopping centres can feel. There's a good selection of coffee shops, cafe's and eateries, offering everything from coffee and cake through to full meals, and there is a Cineworld there too. Nicely laid out, clean and tidy, plenty of options and a pleasant look and feel. read more

I love touchwood shopping centre there are always staff keeping the centre tidy. The staff are all very polite and also helpful to there customers. There are a wide range of designer shops like JD sports, book shops, phone shops, there are a wide range off restaurants and cafés around touchwood and mell square. Touchwood has three levels and they have a big cineworld cinema on the top floor. There are disabled access to majority of the shops and lifts around touchwood which helps people in wheelchairs and scooters to shop in touchwood there is also escalators for the public to use. I recommend that everybody goes and try's out this great shopping centre which has a shopmobility and also lots of shops You are always guaranteed to find a well known branded store like apple and sports direct etc read more

As much as I despise malls (crowded, the onslaught of deals, PARKING) I do have to admit that I rather like Touchwood in Solihull. Parking is easy to find, just check out the different parking boards for available space. It's fairly inexpensive, too. I didn't have a difficult time navigating the mall. My only complaint is really just the sheer amount of people pack into here, OMG. Luckily, it's spread-out quite nice. Great selection of places to eat! Handmade Burger, Giraffe, Nandos, and various cafes and coffee shops. There's even a cinema as well. Although I prefer the Bullring, this is a pretty nice spot to go shopping now and then and hangout on the weekend. read more

So first off i'm not a fan of shopping or indoor shopping centres, but Touchwood is so different. It is very easy to access, being well sign posted on the main routes into town centre, and particularly from the M42. The car park is excellent, large and spacious, its very clean, bright and giving a feeling of being a secure place to be. Definitely a good place for the solo visitor who will not feel intimidated. Access to the shops is excellent and there is a direct entrance to John Lewis, though this end of the car park gets very busy because of that. There are other car parks nearby, with pedestrian access to Touchwood from the town or from the attractively landscaped rear entrances. The place has a spacious feeling to it, helped particularly by the high ceilings and good lighting, which also give the centre the feel of a covered street. Even at busy times it does not feel too crowded. Which is another reason to why i love Touchwood shopping centre so much. The mix of shops is good, and there are plenty of places to eat, as well as a very good cinema. Touchwood is not cut off from the main town. Walking from the centre into the main shopping streets is like walking from one street to another. I have visited many times, With the ease of access from the motorway, it is a place that is easy to visit from a distance, and will reward the effort taken. read more

Not to be confused with the Cardiff-based, top-secret unit for dealing with naughty extra-terrestrials, Touchwood is Solihull's smartest shopping destination. It opened in 2001 and offers a great alternative for a day of retail therapy. The mall is very smart, with dark stone floors and some nice open piazza areas. The shops are also just that little bit smarter than you find in some shopping centres. Let's put it this way: you won't find a Poundland or Primark here. There's a big John Lewis and a Lakeland (which I get far too excited about) as well as some good top-end-of-the-high-street fashion retailers including Hobbs, Kurt Geiger and Karen Millen. It isn't just about shopping either; there is a nine-screen cinema on site showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters. The dining options are also pretty impressive, with a Giraffe, Wagamama, Yo Sushi and Handmade Burger Co. read more

This shopping center is in the center of solihull and has something for everyone. The complex it's self is spacious and elegantly designed. There are wide range of shops there from clothing such as next, John Lewis and H&M, coffee shops like Costa, Starbucks and joe and the juice. There is even a new car shop which allows you to view cars but unfortunately I can't timber what make. There is also a whole section dedicated to food offering a wide range of different restaurants from Pizza Hut to wagamama. There are plea by of facilities such as a cinema, clean toilets with baby changing facilities and accessibility staff to help shoppers too. The car park allows you to park in John Lewis or touch wood (both are connected) and of you park in touchwood it allows you to enter right by the accessibility station if you need there services. Touch wood is also surrounded by other shops out side meaning it's very easy to do all your shopping in one place. There are plans to expand in the coming year and there are hopes for a primark to be one of the shops in the expansion (we students can hope I guess) Great place to go for shopping, day out or for a date read more

Touchwood Shopping Centre is a fairly new attribute to Solihull Town Centre, and a welcome feature for shoppers and diners! It opened in 2001 and has been designed to fit in to its quaint surroundings. It has four entrances on all sides of the building and much of the centre is on one level. Some restaurants and Cineworld Cinemas are located on the first floor. I admire the random seating that is available every few hundred yards, which helps to put up your feet when you feel as though you've literally shopped till you drop! I enjoy shopping here because of the range of stores available. From designer names like French Connection to John Lewis, and common High Street names with some specialist shops all crammed under one roof, there are the added options of restaurants, a cinema and hair salons. The car park is under the shopping centre, which is an added convenience! read more

I really love Touchwood Shopping Centre, pretty much the only thing that brings Solihull town centre from the middle ages into the 21st century. Full of excellent shops and restaurants, it's a great place to stop by if you're in Solihull and don't know where to shop for what. First and best of all, there's a John Lewis - the only one in Birmingham - so if you're a fan of JL and their fine selection of homewares, you'll have to make the trek out to Solihull. Then there's Bravissimo, Lakeland and The Entertainer. In general, Touchwood has nicer and posher shops than other shopping centres in Birmingham, including a L'Occitane shop, several jewelry shops with bespoke design, and a Kurt Geiger shop (just opened!). Parking is quite good, so never fear. The Touchwood car park is quite large, and parking is as painless and simple there as it is at the Bullring. Occasionally, on bank holidays and school holidays, it can get so busy that alternative car parking is necessary, but it's usually fine. They don't have a book shop, as Borders recently shut down, and someone needs to fill that slot, so hopefully they'll get someone in there soon. The restaurants are fine -- Pizza Express, TGI Fridays and a few others. Nothing snappy, but all quite nice. In general, Touchwood is one of my favourite places to shop, and it should be yours too. read more

First tip if you are bringing a car is to park in the John Lewis car park which is much bigger and easier to get to (you can no longer turn left into the Touchwood car park coming down past the police station) It is brightly lit and clean. There are numerous clothes shops for women - fcuk, next, zara, gap, planet, jane norman just to name a few, so plenty for different ages, men - free spirit, usc, top man and children - pumpkin patch, bratz. Touchwood also has several shoe shops, card shops, an apple store, toy shop, build a bear, sports shops, art shops, superdrug's, book store. lots of other shops too, I am just listing the ones I use the most! It also has a cinema and food arcade with pizza hut, wagamamas, tgi's, nandos amongst others all of which are on the first floor. All the shops are on the ground floor with most having a first floor to and John Lewis has a basement level too. It is generally busy throughout the week but more so weekend afternoons. It did open late for Christmas the last couple of years so I presume it will again this year. A great place to get a variety of things from, enjoy a bite to eat and all under one roof. read more

Great shopping centre. Loads of shops, plenty of parking and a good choice of restaurants too. John Lewis at one end (with it's own carpark) and a cinema and a dozen restaurants at the other (TGI's, Wagamama, Pizza Hut, Must, Bella Italia. Most of the high street chains are represented, as well as a few small boutique shops. Its a relaxing place to shop. read more

Having remembered all the hype when Touchwood opened, it's nice to see it has still remained popular. However, a little too popular if you expect to park there on a Saturday afternoon! A good knowledge of Solihull car parks is vital if you intend to shop in the shopping centre! Touchwood has a great range of shops from H&M to Zara, so there's definitely something for everyone. There is a huge variety of restaurants and bars including fast food joints such as Burger King, to Oriental delights like Wagamama. Not to mention a very popular cinema! Security at the centre has much improved, so don't expect to be bothered by large groups of teenagers as you mooch around. In the middle of the centre is a meeting area. At the weekend there is usually some sort of activity or entertainment going on here, or just some comfy seats to relax on. The cut through to Solihull library was a lovely idea when the shopping centre was built; and the library itself has seen much improvement with it's own cafe. I believe it is an asset to Solihull and has really improved the town. read more

Touchwood is a welcome refuge if, like me, you really don't like shopping centres but find it necessary to visit one occasionally. Firstly, it is logically organised, with John Lewis as the anchor store at one end, and with separate areas for the remaining shops and a cinema/restaurants area. The staff team do a great job in keeping the shopping centre clean; in fact, I can't remember having seen litter anywhere here. The architecture is a bit more interesting than many shopping centres, including a map with some very strange choices of UK towns on it; I keep thinking that I must find out the reason for this selection. In addition to the usual suspects for a shopping centre, there is also a branch of East at the far end, Bravissimo, a Build a Bear Workshop and Lakeland. The restaraunt selection includes Tasca, Nando's, Homemade Burger Company, Wagamama, Bella Pasta and TGIs. This is next to the theatre complex and the cinema, so a piece of good planning for a night out. read more

Touchwood Shopping Centre is a great place to go shopping. I love this place as its less busy than the Birmingham Bullring but still has pretty much everything you need. It is a bright and airy shopping centre a far cry from the old Solihull which was dull and very limited for shopping. Shops include H&M, Zara, Oasis, Next, Mamas and Pappas, John Lewis, Gap, Borders Books and Monsoon. If you walk 2 mins out of the touchwood centre theres Mell Square which has M&S, Bank Fashions, Boots, Beatties, WH Smiths etc and a few little independet shops. There is a good selection of local car parks and 2 attached to the shopping centtre itself. There are also a good selection of places to eat such as Wagamamas, Nandos, Spud you Like, pizza Hut and a TGI Fridays. read more

Touchwood is great for shopping as it is small enough to easily walk round but big enough to have most of the main shops you need. It can get crowded at weekends especially with teenagers standing around and blocking aisles read more

This is actually a very nice shopping centre, that has quite a different design and feel to most shopping centers which must all come out of a catalog. Lots of good shops, and some not bad places to eat inc. La Tasca, Handmade Burger Co. and Nando's. Only down side with it being popular is it gets pretty packed on saturday's. read more

Touchwood makes a worthwhile shopping trip. We live quite a way away and only occasionally visit Solihull but the Touchwood shopping centre is a nice place to pop into. There are many shops in the centre and not just womens clothes shops as is usual with some of these places. My wife heads off to H&M, River Island, Top Shop and Gap while I go to Borders and Apple. The whole place is really nicely done out and they have a centre area where you can sometimes catch live fashion shows. Last time there was a huge orchestral band playing which was wonderful. Down on leg of the centre is all the eateries - Nandos, TGI's, Subway etc but we always favour the Wagamamas which serves great food. They do have a large parking area but we don't use it. Even the public toilets are nicely done with fancy urinals and flash taps. I know it sounds daft but these little things are important!! We shall be going there again this Saturday and it's quite rare that I actually look forward to shopping. Check it out, shoppers. read more

For those local to Solihull, this replaced the old car park, an indoor market and a school many moons ago. It has added a much needed face lift to Solihull and now attracts many shoppers from afar and means those local to the area need not travel into Birmingham for a good days shopping. Wonderful and clean read more

parking is difficult at the weekends espically near to Christmas, however during the week Touchwood is a pleasant shopping centrr to wonder around. There are a variety of shops including John Lews, Next and Zara. there are a few cafes and a cinema. there are restuarants to suit all budgets. There does seem to be a problem with people hanging around in groups but thats about the same in all centres. read more

Touchwood is a great place to shop plenty of places to see and places to eat in the heart of Solihull town centre. Only bad thing is the proce of the car parks which for the hourly rate will want you to come and go as quickly as possible, better to take the train or bus save which will probably be cheaper than the parking fees. There is also a Multiplex cinema and TFI friday restuarant within. Nice atmosphere clean and has got a lot to offer. read more

Love it, warm, beautiful, safe and smells so welcoming if that makes sense. I've grown up with touchwood and watched it develop and I'm very proud of how it is now. read more

Fab choice of shops, all enclosed so when it's raining you don't have to worry about getting soaked! Nice open space, great choice of places to eat too! read more

I really like touchwood. the indoor bit is modern and full of great shops. ITs great going there for the sales after christmas. they have an area dedicated to food with Bella Italia, Pizza hut etc, down by the cinema - good for a night out. The parking is a bit expensive andgets very full in nov and dec. Overall a great place to shop. read more

Great selection of stores without being too big! French Connection, John Lewis, Next, Mango, Zara, Gap, Apple store, Starbucks and loads more, plus lots of places to eat including wagamama's and TGI Friday's, and there's LOADS of secure parking! It's very child friendly with fantastic baby changing facilities - mixed and private cubicles (so you can feed baby in peace if you need to!), there's also bottle warmers available here, which is just great!Some shopping centers are just too big (in my opinion)! Touchwood in Solihull is just perfect! Enough shops to satisfy most retail therapy sessionsZara, Mango, Karen Millen, Hobbs, John Lewis, Apple (for the boys!) H&M, Bravissimo and loads, loads more! The centre is well designed and set out, with lots of parking. The facilities for eating are excellent and l never been to a better centre for the baby changing facilities. Busy but not rammed this is a great place to go for either a short or long shopping spree. read more