The Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is a locally listed building situated in Upper Clifton Road and is a place of inimitable character and regal charm. Over the course of its existence and near constant evolution, the Town Hall has at one time or other functioned either solely or simultaneously as; a hotel, a hospital, a theatre, a meeting place for councillors and even, for a time, a fire station.

The Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is opening its doors this Heritage Day to you, we welcome you with arms wide open as we show you a rare glimpse of behind the scenes back stage and even on the roof tops offering you a wonderful view of Sutton Coldfield itself and the infamous clock tower.

Full wheelchair access to the Bedford suite stalls and Crush area with level access.
Accessible toilets.

Our main entrance is located on Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA.

BY CAR

Located in the centre of Sutton Coldfield Town, fifteen minutes from the M6/M42 motorways.

There is no parking onsite. There are a number of marked spaces on the road by King Edwards Square which are free after 6pm, including two spaces for drivers with valid disabled badges. There is a small drop-off point outside the Town Hall main entrance. There are several public car parks nearby.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Train: 

The Town Hall is one minutes’ walk from Sutton Coldfield Train Station, with departures every 10-20 minutes to Birmingham Grand Central Station (20 mins away) and Lichfield (20 mins), both linking to the national network.

For more information please visit: https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/travel-information/station-information/sut

Bus: 

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is served by the following bus routes 6, 76, 78

Chester Road Railway Station Friends and the Friends of Wylde Green Station will be putting on a display in the booking hall of Sutton Railway Station.

Learn about the forgotten stationmasters of the Victorian and Edwardian years.  

Find out how the adopters of the stations are working to improve the environment of the stations and support their wildlife and biodiversity.  

Learn more of the railway in World War 2 and the terrible train crash of 1955 and its effect on the station’s architecture.

New Hall Mill, a Grade 2 listed building, is one of only two working water mills still surviving in Birmingham. It is privately owned by the New Hall Water Mill Preservation Trust and is a significant local example of our industrial heritage, located within the New Hall Valley Country Park, formerly farmland.

The present structure dates from the 18th Century, although some parts are much older. In the yard you can hear and see the large overshot water wheel turning, fed from water in the mill pond. Inside the mill you can access all three storeys and see the millstones grinding the wheat into flour, which is available to take home for a small donation. You are free to make your own way through the mill, where our friendly volunteers are on hand to guide you through the traditional process of milling.

The old farm buildings now house the tea room and gift shop/exhibition, and the miller's garden is maintained by the volunteers. You can explore the grounds including the meadow, stream and millpond and browse the visiting exhibitor stalls.

Full address: New Hall Mill, off Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QU

Part wheelchair access to ground floor of the mill only. There is an accessible viewpoint across the millpond. Accessible toilet.

Inside the mill there are 3 storeys with stairs to climb. There are uneven surfaces throughout the building. There are uneven surfaces throughout the grounds, in the meadow and alongside the millpond.

Disabled parking is available near to the entrance gate.

Free car parking is in a field on the right after entering the lane off Wylde Green Road. Wylde Green Station is 30 minutes' walk from the mill. 

The nearest bus stop is in Walmley village, 10 minutes' walk away.

The mill tea room at the mill serves cream teas, coffee and cake.  Musical entertainment is provided in the mill yard by local groups. There are visiting exhibitors in the meadow with everything from fresh bread and hot baps, to craft stalls. There is a meadow hunt and facepainting for the kids.  In the old stables there is a gift shop and exhibition room, and Auntie Wainwright's sells a large assortment of second hand items. The miller's garden has a selection of plants and produce available to buy.

This event is organised by The Friends of New Hall Mill

A 2.5 mile walk through time with the Friends of Sutton Park Association around some of the many archaeological remains of the Park’s past. Concentrating on Keeper’s Valley, we will see how the medieval deer park was divided up and how deer were hunted in it, we will walk along part of the road through the deer park from the manor house, and we will see how woods were managed in the 16th century.

This event is organised by Friends of Sutton Park Association.

Start at Visitor Centre, Sutton Park, off Park Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT

Car parking and toilets within Sutton Park near start point. No toilets on walk route

Walk is on rough grass and unsurfaced paths, and includes uneven surfaces and slopes

Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear essential. No shelter on route.

St Mary’s College is a residential training college for young men who have entered into the vocation of training to be part of the Catholic Priesthood.

It has been at its present location since 1838 and was decorated by the eminent Victorian architect, Augustus Welby Pugin. As a residential facility, the College is private property and only open to the public at limited times throughout the year.

The tour will take visitors around the public ground floor areas of the college, including the chapel, exhibition hall, library and dining rooms. 

Car parking is available at the front of the college, if using satnav please use postcode B73 5BB to come to the main gates on Chester road. There are a number of bus stops located near to the college on College Road and Chester Road and Chester Road train station is 30 minutes’ walk from the college grounds. 

Refreshments will not be available but there are numerous café’s and eateries located nearby.

A tour of these historic houses by the current owner, local historian Kerry Osbourne.

Arrangements will be circulated to booked visitors.  Admission only by booked ticket.

Not wheelchair accessible.

These are old buildings.  There are uneven floors in some places and stairs.  We regret that this is the nature of this tour that it cannot be fully accessible.  

No parking. 2 minutes from Sutton Coldfield Railway station and 10 minutes from Gracechurch Centre.

During Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield, Mr David Gilbert, the present owner and proprietor of the Driffold Gallery (which is housed in The Old Smithy ), will open his premises to the public

Visitors will be able to view the exterior and interior of what is believed to be Sutton Coldfield's oldest building dating from c.1400

Inside you will find 2 floors connected by a wooden staircase which has been replaced many times over the centuries. Old beams in plastered walls and ceilings and the massive 1400's timber cruck frame can clearly be seen from the upper floor rear wall. There are several 'hidden spaces' leading off the main areas with very old timber doors but because this is now a private residence, these little rooms are 'off limits' to the public; but they can be clearly spotted in the corners.

Full address: Driffold Gallery Birmingham Road, MANEY, Sutton Coldfield,B72 1QR