As named by the Sunday Times and reported on ITV, Stirchley in Birmingham has recently been named the best place to live in the Midlands!
As a proud Stirchley business, we at SCFIT couldn’t be happier with this news!
Why is Stirchley so great?
The suburb of Stirchley is a haven for independent businesses, from ethical, sustainable shopping, to a booming craft beer trade. With only just over 10,000 residents, Stirchley is one of the smallest wards in Brimingham. The small-ness is certainly not a bad thing, though – as it has forged the perfect setting for a community-like feel.
The Sunday Times judges said: “Anyone lucky enough to live in this down-to-earth suburb of Birmingham has some of the city’s best bars, restaurants and cafés – Couch, Eat Vietnam, Caneat – within walking distance of their home, as well as good schools and easy rail connections to the city centre, especially when the new Pineapple Road station opens later this year.
“Community spirit is visible all over Stirchley, from free art clubs in the library to the events at Stirchley Baths, a community centre that hosts cinema nights and a community market.
“Loaf, the co-operative bakery and cookery school that was one of the first independents to put Stirchley on the map, does a £1 Stirchley loaf, alongside its famous sourdough, so that everyone can afford good local bread.”
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SCFIT: The Home of CrossFit in Stirchley, Birmingham
Nestled on Clonmel Business Estate, just behind the High Street on Pershore Road, SCFIT can be found! Home of Second City CrossFit, SCFIT is a proud representation of CrossFit in Birmingham. For anyone searching for ‘gyms near me’ in Stirchley, SCFIT is the place to be. Owned independently by local residents, the gym echoes the community spirit felt throughout the small business scene in Stirchley. We are proud to be the local gym of choice for residents of Stirchley, Bournville, Kings Norton, Northfield and beyond, with some members travelling from further afield to take advantage of what the gym has to offer.
With a whole range of members of different ages, experiences, backgrounds and abilities, SCFIT is an inclusive and welcoming gym for all. From doctors and nurses (many from Selly Oak’s QE Hospital) to stay-at-home parents, young professionals (including Cadbury workers!) to older adults aged 55+, SCFIT really is the local gym for the people of Stirchley and the surrounding suburbs.
Access links to Birmingham and Beyond
Stirchley has fantastic access links, from bus routes to the canal cycle path, it’s easy for anyone to get around. SCFIT is less than a 5 minute walk from Bournville Train Station, so offers the perfect stop-off for members on their way to or home from work. SCFIT also boasts free parking and a bike rack on site, so there’s an option for everyone.
Find out more about SCFIT, Home of Second City CrossFit
If you’re looking for CrossFit in Birmingham and think SCFIT sounds like the gym for you, book a free No Sweat Intro with a member of the team to find out what we’re all about! Find us on Clonmel Road (just off Charlotte Road).