Chelmsley Wood is located near the M6 and M42 motorways, Birmingham International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre. It lies thirteen miles east of Birmingham city centre and seven miles north of Solihull town centre.
On foot
Fordbridge Centre is situated a ten-minute walk from Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre. From Chelmsley Circle walk south to Pine Square and turn right on to Bosworth Drive. After half a mile turn right onto Nineacres Drive. Fordbridge Centre is on the right.
By bus
Chelmsley Wood shopping centre has a bus interchange which hosts buses that go to and from Birmingham City Centre, Solihull, Coleshill, Warwickshire, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham International Airport.
The National Express West Midlands 97 bus travels along Bosworth Drive passing Nineacres Drive. For timetable information and a journey planner, please visit www.networkwestmidlands.com
By train
The closest railway station is at Marston Green which is just over one mile from Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre. It serves local trains between Birmingham City Centre and Coventry. Birmingham International railway station is three and a half miles away and is connected to the regional and intercity rail network with fast and frequent services to London and many other cities. For timetable information and a journey planner, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
By road
From the M6
Leave the M6 at Junction 4 and take the A446 north signed towards Coleshill then at the roundabout take the first exit for Coleshill Heath Road, signed towards NEC, Business Park, Marston Green and Chelmsley Wood. At the roundabout take the third exit for A452/Chester Road, signed towards Chelmsley Wood and Sutton Coldfield. At the roundabout take the first exit for Moorend Avenue, signed Chelmsley Wood and Kitts Green. At the roundabout take the second exit and continue on Moorend Avenue. At the roundabout take the third exit for Bosworth Drive, signed Fordbridge. At traffic lights continue straight ahead on Bosworth Drive. Turn right onto Nineacres Drive, signed Fordbridge Centre. Fordbridge Centre is on the right.
From the M42/A45
Leave the M42 at Junction 6 and take the A45 west towards Birmingham (E). Take the slip road towards Catherine De Barnes Lane, signed Airport (Passenger Terminals). At the roundabout take the third exit for Bickenhill Lane, signed Marston Green and Elmdon Trading Estate. At the roundabout take first exit for B4438 Bickenhill Lane, signed Marston Green, Elmdon Trading Estate and Airport. At the roundabout take second exit for B4438 Bickenhill Lane, signed Chelmsley Wood, Marston Green, Elmdon Trading Estate and Airport. Go straight ahead at the next two roundabouts, staying on B4438. At traffic lights turn left onto Coleshill heath Road, signed Marston Green. At the roundabout take the second exit and continue on Coleshill Heath Road, signed Chelmsley Wood. At the roundabout take the first exit for A452/Chester Road, signed Chelmsley Wood and Sutton Coldfield. At the roundabout take the first exit for Moorend Avenue, signed Chelmsley Wood and Kitts Green. At the roundabout take the second exit and continue on Moorend Avenue. At the roundabout take the third exit for Bosworth Drive, signed Fordbridge. At traffic lights continue straight ahead on Bosworth Drive. Turn right onto Nineacres Drive, signed Fordbridge Centre. Fordbridge Centre is on the right.
The Fordbridge Centre has a private car park for thirty-three vehicles including two dedicated disabled parking spaces.
Please be aware that roadworks and temporary road closures associated with the new HS2 Interchange Station and the M42 junction 6 improvement scheme may cause delays and diversions to your journey.