Sparkbrook and Springfield
Made up of a number of smaller communities including Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook and Springfield is a lively and culturally diverse community near the heart of the city.
SHOPPING
An exciting and thriving shopping destination, it’s an area that attracts visitors from all around. With its wide variety of bespoke outlets offering original Asian jewellery and fashion, Sparkbrook and Springfield is the place to find those special things that help to make the most of every occasion.
There’s a feast of food shopping opportunities to enjoy. Halal meat specialists and Asian sweet shops sit alongside bakeries selling traditional breads and pastries and bustling food markets with enticing spices and the freshest exotic fruits and vegetables you’ll find anywhere.
DINING
The internationally famous Balti Triangle sits at the very heart of this vibrant community. After all, this was where the Balti method of cooking, so loved by everyone, was born.
Along with a popular Halal Chinese restaurant there’s an exciting array of cuisine from India, Bangladesh, East Africa and more. Delicious and affordable… Sparkbrook and Springfield offer the perfect recipe for happy dining.
SPORTS AND LEISURE
From the historic Moseley Road Victorian Swimming Baths to the new Chamberlain Health and Fitness Centre with its array of hi-tech equipment, when it comes to keeping fit, the young and the old of the community have great facilities to enjoy.
There’s ‘ladies only’ Zumba Fitness at the Slater Sports Hall where calorie burning is fun and friendly. And for the gentler approach, Sparkhill Park offers wide open space for families to enjoy, little ones to play and cricketers and footballers to show off their skills.
On Stratford Road, beside the park, you’ll find Sparkhill Library and Sparkhill Social and Cultural Centre. Both offering all the information you need to make the most of your community.
