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Knowle is derived from the Saxon ‘Cnolle’ which means a small hill. The village is steeped in history, with many Grade II listed buildings. Knowle is now a haven of beautiful independent shops & restaurants, and an up-and coming sought after area to live and work.
Knowle’s Midsummer Celebrations Announced
A day of community spirit and fun. Once again, Knowle businesses and community groups are gearing up for a ...
Read More Join us at our Spring Ball
Visit Knowle is thrilled to invite you to a delightful evening of good food, music, and contributing to funds ...
Read More A review of 2023
Visit Knowle have had a busy 12 months in 2023 hosting events, promoting our village, delivering business support and ...
Read More Knowle Party in the Park returns for 2024
We are pleased to announce the return of the beloved Knowle Party in the Park, an event cherished by ...
Read More Small Business Saturday Comes to Knowle
Small Business Saturday came to Knowle this week to interview several small independent businesses around the village. Many of ...
Read More Knowle businesses shortlisted for six awards!
Five independent businesses based in Knowle have been shortlisted for an award at Solihull Chambers 2023 Awards evening, with ...
Read More Knowle Royal British Legion’s Poppy Filled Hanging Basket
Last weekend, Visit Knowle delivers their latest hanging basket to Knowle British Legion. Ken Mackay, Knowle Royal British Legion ...
Read More Sun Shines on Station Road Artisan Market
The sun was shining, and everyone was smiling for the first Artisan Market in Knowle on 9th September. Situated ...
Read More What’s on in Knowle in September
There's lots going on in Knowle this September! From music nights to quizzes. From street markets and heritage open ...
Read More Autumn Artisan Market comes to Knowle
Following the popularity of the artisan market during the Coronation Celebrations, Visit Knowle are delighted to announce our next ...
Read More Knowle Summer Sale
Knowle businesses have come together for a fabulous Knowle Summer Sale! A range of businesses have special offers available ...
Read More Nick Lyons leads Visit Knowle’s Board of Directors
Nick Lyons joined our team of Directors in 2021 and has recently taken over as Chair of the Board ...
Read More Visit Knowle celebrate 4th birthday
It’s our birthday and it feels like our feet haven’t touched the floor in the last 12 months! We’ve ...
Read More Crowds enjoy the Coronation Celebrations in Knowle
We were absolutely blown away with the fabulous turnout for the Coronation Celebrations in Knowle on Bank Holiday Monday ...
Read More Visit Knowle seeks local knitters
Visit Knowle are organising a community art project to bring knitted hanging baskets to Knowle High Street. The first ...
Read More Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Knowle Photographic All About The Sew Loch Fyne With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve headed into Knowle ...
Read More The Knowle Society looks to the future in their 60th year
Guest Blog by David Bower, Knowle Society Diamonds aren’t forever, or at least anniversaries only last a year and ...
Read More New planting at the parklet on Knowle High Street
Residents, shoppers and visitors will be able to relax, sit down and catch up with friends in the refreshed ...
Read More Meet the Visit Knowle team
Visit Knowle is a business led not for profit organisation, formed by a group of volunteers from businesses, community ...
Read More Working from home – pitfalls and solutions
Guest Blog by Paul Rastrick, MCSP, of Paul Rastrick Physiotherapy Working from home can be extremely worthwhile and productive ...
Read More Top tips for learning a language
Guest Blog by Christine Beech of Beech Languages The sense of achievement and the confidence that comes from speaking ...
Read More A review of 2022
Visit Knowle have had a busy 12 months in 2022. Here's a review of what we've been up to. ...
Read More Gift vouchers from Knowle
Sometimes, a gift voucher from an independent business is just the perfect gift at Christmas. Shops Our independent shops ...
Read More Visit Knowle’s last minute Gift Guide
Our gift guide has pulled together a range of fabulous products from local businesses based in and around the ...
Read More When the Small Business Saturday Tour came to Knowle
When a contact at Solihull Chambers shared the opportunity to invite The Small Business Saturday Tour to meet some Knowle ...
Read More Small Business Saturday Tour comes to Knowle
We are really excited to host the Small Business Saturday Tour Team in Knowle, Solihull on Tuesday 15th November. Small Business ...
Read More Navigating the property market in the current climate
Guest Blog by Justin Hemming, Director of Vision Properties The big question for many of us at the moment ...
Read More Christmas market comes to Knowle
Visit Knowle are hosting a festive Christmas gift market at the Greswolde Arms in Knowle on the evening of ...
Read More Knowle Christmas light switch on – November 30th 2022
We were so excited when Father Christmas came to visit Knowle recently. He took time out of his busy ...
Read More Visit Knowle Annual General Meeting
You're invited to join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 10th November at 6pm at The Platinum ...
Read More Six Knowle businesses shortlisted for Solihull Chambers award
No less than six independent businesses based in Knowle have been shortlisted for an award at Solihull Chambers 2022 ...
Read More Heritage Trails in Knowle
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, after 70 years of dedicated service. ...
Read More New Parklet adds vibrancy to Knowle High Street
An attractive new parklet (a wooden seating area with plants) has been installed on Knowle High Street for the ...
Read More Top tips to support local
This week Visit Knowle took over Solihull Chamber’s Solihull Hour sharing our top tips on supporting local. Support your ...
Read More Your simple holiday wardrobe
By Hannah Adams of Cristal Boutique We’re all guilty of packing pretty much our whole wardrobe when we go ...
Read More Knowle community comes together to celebrate
On Saturday 4th June Knowle’s community came together to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and what an afternoon we had! ...
Read More Father’s Day gifts from Knowle
With Father’s Day around the corner, we’ve pulled together some gift ideas from Knowle. For the foodie dad We ...
Read More Visit Knowle celebrates turning three
Three years ago, a group of businesses, residents and representatives of community groups met in Knowle to talk about ...
Read More Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Knowle
Excitement for the Platinum Jubilee is building in Knowle! The village is looking forward to celebrating the 70th anniversary ...
Read More Why Knowle is a great place to live
By Hunters, Knowle About Knowle Knowle is a beautiful village in the Solihull area. Home to just 11,000 residents, ...
Read More Award winning businesses in Knowle
Knowle has had many award winning businesses over the years, and 2022 is proving to be off to a ...
Read More Mother’s Day Gifts from Knowle
Finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be hard, but right here in Knowle we’ve got some fabulous ...
Read More How to shop sustainably and waste free in Knowle
By Claire Carter, Knowle Parish Church There are lots of opportunities to shop sustainably and waste free in Knowle. ...
Read More How to find your dream wedding dress
By Lisa Bryan – Owner Ivory Tower Bridal Couture Ltd. Valentine’s Day brings a flurry of proposals and with ...
Read More Valentines Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is coming and we’d like to share a little local love by sharing some of our favourite things ...
Read More Meet our Directors
Visit Knowle is a business led not for profit organisation, formed by a group of volunteers from businesses, community ...
Read More Time in Knowle Photography Competition Winner
As part of our Time Machine Heritage Festival we ran a photography competition, inviting people to submit images from ...
Read More A review of 2021
We've had our busiest year so far here at Visit Knowle we thought we'd spend a few moments looking ...
Read More Gift Vouchers In Knowle
Want to know who’s offering gift cards in Knowle? We know there are many lovely gifts to be had ...
Read More Knowle’s Christmas Gift Guide
We’ve pulled together a Christmas gift guide of fabulous presents you can find right in in Knowle to help ...
Read More Free Prize Draw to win £50
We’re excited to announce our 2021 Christmas free prize draw. Every time you spend in participating businesses, you can ...
Read More Time Machine Heritage Day 2021
Over two weekends in September, Visit Knowle hosted a "Time Machine Festival''. Joining other local organisations including Knowle Society, Knowle ...
Read More Photography Competition – Time in Knowle
Ahead of Knowle’s Time Machine Festival, we’re running a photography competition based on the theme of Time in Knowle! ...
Read More Eat and Drink in Knowle
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, Knowle has a fine choice of places to eat and drink. If cake ...
Read More Fathers Day Competition
Enter our competition to win a prize for a father figure today! Submit your entry on Instagram and Facebook by commenting on our Fathers Day Competition post. All ...
Read More Mothers Day Competition
Enter our competition to win a prize for your mum today! Enter our competition on Instagram and Facebook by commenting on our Mothers ...
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