You’ll find both national favourites and independent delights in Halesowen town centre. In various shopping centers across the area, you’ll find a mix of well-known brands and local favourites. Additionally, independent traders at Halesowen Street Market offer a selling everything from hardware and gifts to fresh produce and street food.

There is also a diverse selection of cafés and eateries that can cater for most tastes.

It’s easy to lose yourself in nature with a home at Maybank. Nearby Clent Hills Country Park offers spectacular panoramic views and the mature woodland and meadows of Leasowes Park are also just around the corner.

Alternatively, the latter is located adjacent to an 18-hole golf course, while a swim or workout is a short bike ride away at Halesowen Leisure Centre.

If you prefer to be indoors, the Halesowen Town Hall entertainment venue hosts a variety of shows, including theatre, music and comedy. You also can catch all the latest Hollywood releases at the Odeon in Dudley.

Halesowen and the surrounding area is rich in history and heritage with records dating back to 1086. Evidence of this fascinating past can be found just walking distance from Maybank in the form of the Halesowen Abbey ruins, which make a wonderful day out for all the family.

Dudley Castle is another great destination. This 11th-century motte and bailey castle is located at the centre of Dudley Zoo for added entertainment.

If you fancy a really deep dive into local history and culture, pay a visit to Dudley Museum and Art Gallery to admire its extensive collections and captivating exhibitions. Alternatively, you can visit the Black Country Living Museum to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as you explore shops, houses and industrial workshops rebuilt in a canalside village.