Birmingham Oratory

Birmingham Oratory

"Little Rome in Birmingham", the Oratory Church was built between 1907-1910 in the Baroque style as a memorial to Cardinal Newman, founder of the English Oratory.


Contact:

Address:
141 Hagley Road,,
Birmingham
B16 8UE.

Tel: 0121 454 0496.
Fax: 0121 455 8160.

Contact: Rev.C.J. Gregory Winterton.

Email:JHN@oratory.globalnet.co.uk

Website: www.birmingham-oratory.org.uk


Detailed Information

Opening hours: Admission:
  • All year round.
  • Sunday: 7:15am - 1:30pm, 5:00pm -6:45pm, 7:15pm - 8:45pm.
  • Mond, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:00am - 8:30am, 12:00 noon - 1:30pm, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, 7:30 - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday: 7:00am - 8:30am, 12:00 noon - 1:30pm, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, 7:30 - 9:00pm.
  • Saturday 7:00am - 12:00noon, 3:45pm - 6:45pm
  • At other times, entrance can be obtained via the Oratory House.
  • Free
Facilities: Services:
  • Guided tours by arrangement.
  • School and University visits by arrangement.
  • Small groups can visit Cardinal Newman's room and library by arrangement.
  • Concerts by Ex Cathedra.
Disabled visitors: How to get there:
  • Disabled access via car park.
  • Train: trains to Birmingham city centre (New Street or Snow Hill stations).
  • Bus: numbers 8, 9, 120, 126, 127, 128, 129 etc.
  • Car/coach: On the main A456 road from Birmingham to Kidderminster. 1 mile from the city centre.

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Parking:  
  • Cars: On-street parking on Plough and Harrow Road
  • Car Park at St. Philip's VIth Form Centre.
  • Coaches:Set down on Plough and Harrow Road
 

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