A visit to The Borough of Solihull to look at the town and many of its beautiful villages.

Solihull today has a population of 205,000 people. Nearly three quarters of Solihull is defined as Green Belt and the town has an abundance of parks and public open spaces. It certainly lives up to its motto "Urbs in Rure" - "The town in the country".

Solihull is at the heart of England - indeed Meriden has long held claim to it being at the exact centre of the country.

We look at the history of Solihull, from the Saxon crypt at Berkswell Church to the majestic St Alphege church. From Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens to Chester House at Knowle.

Amongst the beautiful villages visited are:-

• Knowle
• Berkswell
• Eastcote
• Barston
• Hampton in Arden
• Meriden
• Balsall Common
• Packwood
• Earlswood

Running time: 125 minutes