Highbury Hall
Highbury Hall was built in 1878–79 for Joseph Chamberlain, the industrialist, social reformer, Mayor of Birmingham and influential politician, and remained the Chamberlain family home until his death in 1914. It later served as a military hospital during the First World War before being gifted to the people of Birmingham in 1932. The hall was home to Joseph Chamberlain's sons, Sir Austen Chamberlain, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Foreign Secretary, and Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940.
Today, visitors can discover Highbury Hall's striking Venetian Gothic architecture, beautifully crafted interiors and fascinating history, set within the 100-acre Highbury Park. Chamberlain Highbury Trust, (Link), the independent charity working to protect and restore Highbury Hall and Park, welcomes visitors throughout the year with free Open Days, guided tours, exhibitions, talks, family activities and special events, offering opportunities to explore this remarkable heritage site and learn about its past, present and future.
Pictured: Highbury Hall
Detailed Information
Contacts:
Address:
4 Yew Tree Road,
Moseley
Birmingham
B13 8QG
Contact person: Lucy Bailey-Wright
Chamberlain Highbury Trust
chamberlainhighburytrust@outlook.com
Tel. 07816582541
Main Hall Highbury
Opening Hours and Admission
Highbury Hall is open for Open Days, activities and events. Open Days are usually held on the first Sunday and Monday of each month (subject to change). Admission is free.
Find upcoming Open Days and events plan your visit and find what's on
Specialist access and group tours can be arranged on request.
Facilities
Highbury Hall has toilet facilities situated on the ground floor, available during opening times. Baby changing facilities are available. There are no public toilets situated in the grounds or Park, there is a compost toilet in Highbury Orchard.
Further details can be found here
Services
Guided tours
Children's activities
Events, festivals, and exhibitions throughout the year
Volunteering opportunities
Corporate events
Private hire
Available for civil wedding ceremonies through Civic Catering trading arm. Further details can be found here
Education programme:
Chamberlain Highbury Trust offer tailored educational visits for Key Stages 1–4, a leadership programme, downloadable resources, and a Youth Board empowering 16–25-year-olds to build leadership skills.
For further details click here or click to email chamberlainhighburytrust@outlook.com
Disabled Visitors
The ground floor of the Hall is accessible to wheelchair users. Refreshment facilities and accessible toilets are situated on the ground floor.
Trained assistance dogs (also referred to as guide dogs or service dogs or service dogs) are welcome inside the Hall.
There are Blue Badge parking spaces right outside Highbury Hall.
Parking
On-site parking for 25 cars is available by the Hall – nearest entrance is Yew Tree Road, B13 8QG.
The main car-park entrance for the wider park is off Shutlock Lane, Birmingham B13 8NZ (south-west corner of the park).
On-street parking is also possible in adjacent roads (but visitors should check local restrictions).
No dedicated coach parking is available on site.
Average Length of Visit
Set aside at least 1 or 2 hours to explore the house, grounds and park.
How to get there:
Highbury Hall is easily accessible via public transport or road.
Buses 50 & 35 serve the area around the park. Bus stops are situated on Alcester Road / Kings Heath High Street. Buses 27, 76 stop on Dad’s Lane, at the bottom of Shutlock Lane
Kings Heath rail station, situated on Alcester Road, B14 7SN is just a short walk away, with regular Camp Hill line train services.