This site caters for the West Midlands, where Young Driver’s team transform one of Merry Hill’s huge Waterfront Way car parks into a driver training zone. We create junctions including roundabouts, T junctions and crossroads, and also dedicated steering and parking zones and areas for practicing clutch control and changing gear. The site has a mix of one- and two-way roads and a dedicated viewing area for friends and family. Parking and toilets are nearby.
Making a day of it? Merry Hill Shopping Centre serves the West Midlands. With over 200 stores and 50 restaurants and coffee shops there is plenty to do after your Young Driver lesson!
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Intu Merry Hill is easily accessible from the M5 and the main routes leading from Birmingham City Centre. Young Driver is situated next to Merry Hill Shopping Centre at the Gateway, Brierley Hill. Follow the signs for ‘The Waterfront’ and on to Waterfront Way.
Please do not use the postcode for the shopping centre. If using a Satnav then use the postcode DY5 1XA.
From the North
If you're driving to Merry Hill from the north, the best route to take is the M6, M5 south and then exit the motorway at junction 2 (Dudley turn). Follow the A4123 (signposted Dudley) to Burntree Island, turn left onto the A461 through Dudley to the junction with A4036, then follow the brown basket signs.
From the East
If you're driving to the centre from the east, take the M42, M5 and exit at junction 4 (Stourbridge turn). Follow the A491 to Stourbridge and then the A4036 to Merry Hill. The route is signposted with the brown basket signs.
From the West
From the west, the quickest route is the M54, M6, M5 south and exit at junction 2 (Dudley turn). Follow the A4123 (signposted Dudley) to Burntree Island and turn left onto the A461 through Dudley to the junction with A4036. Then follow the brown basket signs.
From the South
If you're coming from the south, the easiest route is the M5 northbound and exit junction 4 (Stourbridge turn). Follow the A491 to Stourbridge and then the A4036 to Merry Hill. The route is signposted with the brown basket signs.
Venue Mobile Number for event day only (Please note this will not be answered outside of event days) : 07827 298014
Please note that dogs are not allowed on site (except for Guide Dogs).