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Chad Valley
The Chad Valley is an area in the Harborne ward and the Edgbaston ward in south-west Birmingham, roughly two miles from the city centre. The surrounding areas are Calthorpe, Harborne, Metchley and Rotton Park.
The Chad Valley is named after the Chad Brook, a stream that drains south-eastwards through Harborne and Edgbaston to the River Rea. Saint Chad, who evangelised the Midlands in the early 7th century, might have baptised Saxon converts in the Chad Brook. However, the name is more probably a corruption of Shadwell which means boundary stream in old English.
Chad Valley contains low-rise flats, suburban detached houses and some older Victorian mansions. The area also include the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Club and Edgbaston High School for Girls.
The Chad Valley is served by the following bus routes: 9, 10, 10H, 22, 23, 24, 29, 120, 126, 126A, 127, 128, 129, 140, 140A, 141, 141A, 192, 647
Man
Jailed for Robbing Maxims Casino on Norfolk Road
A 34-year-old man
was jailed for 15 years at Birmingham Crown Court for participating in
an armed robbery at Maxims Casino on Norfolk Road at 3am on Wednesday 14
July 2010
(News Headlines 09/04/11)
Robberies Brum 2011
St George's
St George's was built in sandstone on a traffic island at the junction of Westbourne Road, Calthorpe Road and Highfield Road in 1838; it was designed in the Early English Style by JJ Scholes.
The original building consisted of a nave and aisle; Charles Edge added a chancel in 1856 and JA Chatwin built a second chancel and nave in 1885. The first chancel was then converted into the Lady Chapel and the first nave became the south aisle.
The nave by Chatwin features a high ceiling with Early English decoration; there is stained glass by C.E.Kempe in the Lady Chapel; other treasures include choir stalls, a parclose screen (1885), organ case(1890) and the Lady Chapel Screen (1906).
Chatwin's nave has a high ceiling with Early English decoration whilst the Lady Chapel contains stained glass by C.E. Kempe. Other notable features include the choir stalls & parclose screen (1885), the organ case (1890) and the Lady Chapel Screen (1906).
T 0121 454 2303 Address: 1 Westbourne Crescent B15 3DQ
Links: Landmark Churches
St Georges WebsiteBirmingham Oratory
The core buildings at the Birmingham Oratory on the Hagley Road include a priest's home (circa 1850), St Phillip's Grammar School (circa 1860) and the Church of the Immaculate Conception (1900-09).
The Church of the Immaculate Conception was designed in the baroque style by E.Doran Webb with a copper dome, shallow transepts and a long nave flanked by a Corinthian colonnade.
The interior is decorated with coloured marbles & polychrome mosaics; it contains a memorial to Cardinal Newman. Other treasures include the shrine of St Philip Neri in the north-east chapel and an altar from the Chiesa di Sant Andrea della Valle in the north transept.
T 0121 454 0496 Address: 141 Hagley Road B16 8UE
Landmark Churches - Birmingham Oratory Website
Religious Orders in the Chad Valley
Annie Bright Weston Home and Convent
Annie Bright Weston Home and Convent is on Norfolk Road.
6 Norfolk Road B15 3QD - 0121 454 1289
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Religious Orders in Birmingham -
Sisters of Charity Website
Congregation of the Oratory
The Oratorians are a Roman Catholic Order of priests and lay brothers at the Birmingham Oratory on Hagley Road.
Hagley Road B16 8UE - 0121 454 0496 -
Map
Demographics, Politics and Housing in the Chad Valley
The western part of the Chad Valley is in the Harborne council ward and the eastern part is in the Edgbaston council ward.
This website contains information about demographics, politics and housing in the Edgbaston council ward and demographics, housing and politics in the Harborne council ward.
Accident Blackspots in the Chad Valley
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Motorbike on Hagley Road
A pedestrian died in QE Hospital shortly after being hit by a motorbike on the Hagley Road at around 9.40pm on Monday 1st August 2011 (News Headlines 03/08/11).
Car Crashes into
Restaurant on Chad Square
A female motorist
in her fifties crashed into the front window of Pinocchio's Italian
restaurant on Chad Square at around noon on Tuesday 7th June 2011;
nobody was injured
(News Headlines 09/06/11).
Chad Road
Two men sustained suspected spinal injuries when a car hit a wall on Chad Road at roughly 1pm on Sunday 30th May 2010.
Harborne Road
At approximately 1pm on Monday 22nd March 2010, a pedestrian suffered two broken legs on the Harborne Road after he was accidentally hit by a motorist who apparently mounted the pavement to avoid a collision with another car.
Fire & Firefighting in the Chad Valley
Fire Destroys
Knowle Lodge Hotel on Hagley Road
The roof and 3
floors of the Knowle Lodge Hotel on Hagley Road collapsed during a fire
that started at around 5.30pm on Sunday 29th May 2011; 200 people were
evacuated and 1 man was treated for smoke inhalation; the building is
beyond repair and will have to be demolished
(News Headlines 01/06/11).
Fire & Firefighting in Birmingham
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Westbourne Road were designed by John Loudon in 1830.
The 15 acre gardens are entered through a pavilion which contains three banqueting suites and an art gallery.
The pavilion opens onto the south-east Loudon Terrace which rises above a bowl-shaped lawn where summer concerts and plays are performed.
The glasshouses and gardens radiate outwards from the lawn.
They include the Arid House, the Cottage Garden, the Growing Schools Garden, the Rock Pool, Tropical House, Subtropical House, Aviary and Rose Garden.
12A Westbourne Road B15 3TR 0121 454 1860
Parks & Gardens in Birmingham Map
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Website
Woodbourne Priory
The Woodbourne Priory on Woodbourne Road is a private hospital owned by the Priory Group which specialises in the treatment of acute psychiatric conditions.
The hospital treats weight and eating disorders, stress and anxiety, gambling, drug and alcohol addictions, obsessive compulsion disorder, depression, schizophrenia etc.
Tel: 0121 434 4343 Address: 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY
Links: Clinics and Hospitals
Priory Group WebsiteGarden House
The Garden House on the Hagley Road is a Chef & Brewer pub and restaurant with a large heated beer garden and two conference rooms.
160 Hagley Road B16 9NX 0121 454 8315 Map
Pubs in Birmingham Chef & Brewer Website
Grove Hotel
The bar at the Grove Hotel on the Hagley Road screens live sport and is equipped with a pool table.
409-411 Hagley Road B17 8BL 0121 429 2502 Map
Pubs in Birmingham Grove Hotel Website
Restaurants in the Chad Valley
Apollo
The Apollo Hotel on the Hagley Road contains a bistro-style restaurant.
Hagley Road B16 9RA 0121 455 0271
Map Apollo WebsiteAsk
Ask is an Italian casual dining restaurant chain that serves
pizza, pasta, risottto, al forno etc. on the Hagley Road237 Hagley Road B16 9RR 0121 454 2800 Map
Banu
Banu is an Indian restaurant on Hagley Road.
353 Hagley Road B17 8DL 0121 434 3416 Map
Restaurants Outside Inner Circle
Beefeater
The Beefeater specialises in char-grilled steak, pasta and salad at the Duck on the Hagley Road.
176-184 Hagley Road B16 9NY 0121 452 5951 Map
Dormy Hotel
The Dormy Hotel on the Hagley Road contains a well-regarded carvery.
304-306 Hagley Road B17 8DJ 0121 429 4455 Map
Dynasty (aka New Jonny Wongs)
Dynasty is a Chinese restaurant on the Hagley Road.
197 Hagley Road B16 9RD 0121 456 4333 Map
Restaurants Outside Inner Circle
Edgbaston Tandoori
The Edgbaston Tandoori Restaurant is on the Hagley Road.
207 Hagley Road B16 9RE 0121 454 7944 Map
Restaurants Outside Inner Circle
Headingly
Headingly is a multi-cuisine international restaurant at the Norfolk Hotel on the Hagley Road.
267 Hagley Road B16 9NA 0121 454 8071 Map
Lychee Garden Lychee Garden is an authentic Cantonese restaurant on
the Hagley Road.
189 Hagley Road B16 9RD 0121 454 2734 Map
Pinnochio
Pinocchio's on Chad Square specialises in authentic and innovative Italian cuisine.
Chad Square B15 3TQ 0121 454 8672
MapRestaurants Outside Inner Circle Pinnochio Website
Portland
The Portland Hotel
serves English and continental cuisine.313 Hagley Road B16 9LQ 0845 119 2319
MapRegards
Regards is an authentic Indian restaurant on Chad Square.
27 Chad Square B15 3TQ 0121 455 6697 Map
Regency
The Regency Restaurant at the Eaton Hotel serves British dishes including free-range beef, salt marsh lamb and Suffolk pork.
279 Hagley Road B16 9NB 0121 454 3311 Map
Rose Murree
Rose Murree serves fine Indian dishes on the Hagley Road.
94-96 Hagley Road B16 8LU 0121 456 4500 Map
Shiraz
Shiraz is an Indian restaurant on Hagley Road.
167 Hagley Road B16 8UQ - 0121 454 9911 -
MapSimpsons
Simpsons serves modern French cuisine on Highfield Road. It has its own cookery school and is generally regarded as one of the best restaurants in the West Midlands. Luxury suites are available for diners who wish to stay overnight.
Simpsons received 1 star in the Michelin Guide 2011 (News Archive 20/01/11)
20 Highfield Road B15 3DU 0121 454 3434
MapTGI Fridays
The American-themed TGI Fridays has a restaurant on the Hagley Road.
180 Hagley Road B16 9NY 0844 372 7902
MapWoodlands
The Woodlands Hotel on the Hagley Road contains an international restaurant.
379-381 Hagley Road B17 8DL 0121 420 2341 Map
Restaurants Outside Inner Circle Woodlands Hotel Website
Sports Clubs in the Chad Valley
Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Club
Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Club (the Archery) is a private members club on Westbourne Road, next door to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It was formed in 1860 by archery enthusiasts; croquet was added in 1870 and tennis in 1873.
The Archery can rightfully claim to be the world's oldest lawn tennis club since tennis was introduced in 1873, 4 years before the All England Club was established in Wimbledon.
The club has 6 grass courts, 4 shale courts and 2 floodlit artificial courts; it employs 2 LTA coaches. There are men's, ladies' and mixed teams, a junior section for older children and mini tennis for the under 10's.
Social events are regularly held and the clubhouse may be hired for private functions.
Links: Sports Clubs The Archery Website
Edgbaston Croquet Club
Edgbaston Croquet Club on Richmond Hill Road is a private members club that leases its facilities from the Calthorpe Estate; these include a clubhouse and 3 croquet lawns. Members play both golf and association versions of croquet; equipment and coaching are provided without charge.
The club, which was established in 1915, holds meetings on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons but members can play whenever the lawns are not required for tournaments.
Social activities are arranged during the close season between October and April; the club facilities may be hired for corporate and social events.
Links: Sports Clubs Edgbaston Croquet Club Website
Cafe Chains in the Chad Valley
Subway
Subway is at
195 Hagley Road B16 9RD, T 0121 455 8737Cafes & Fast Food Subway Website
Key National Retailers in the Chad Valley
Carphone Warehouse
Carphone Warehouse is at
345 Hagley Road B17 8DL, T 08701 682083Tesco Express
Tesco Express is located on the Hagley Road B17 8DJ, T 0121 420 1652
The Apollo is at 243-247 Hagley Road. It contains 126 rooms with satellite television. There is a bistro bar and restaurant and a conference and banqueting centre with 21 rooms; the largest, the Mountbatten Suite, can seat 140. Parking is free.
Links: Hotels Apollo Website
Cavalier House Hotel is at 202 Hagley Road; it is a grade II listed mid-Victorian mansion built in 1854 and set in landscaped gardens. The rooms are centred around a private courtyard. The hotel contains a dining room, restaurant, bar and business centre. There is also an elegant function room with a capacity of 35 and a free car park.
Links: Suburban Hotels
The Dormy is at 304-306 Hagley Road; it is family-run hotel with 6 family rooms, 10 singles and 30 doubles. The facilities include a bar, beer garden and carvery. The hotel can stage conferences and weddings. There is ample free parking.
Links: Hotels Dormy Hotel Website
The Eaton Hotel is at 279 Hagley Road; it is a Regency-style mansion with 52 rooms, a bar, restaurant and two private dining suites. The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies and holds conferences for up to 150. Parking is free.
Links: Hotels
Eaton Hotel WebsiteEdgbaston Palace Hotel is at 198-200 Hagley Road; it is a grade 2 listed Victorian mansion set in landscaped gardens. The hotel stages weddings, conferences and seminars. The facilities include a restaurant and free car park.
Links: Hotels Edgbaston Palace Website
Fountain Court is a small independent hotel at 339-343 Hagley Road. The facilities include a bar, lounge and TV room, complimentary wi-fi and free parking.
Links: Hotels Fountain Court Website
The Grove Hotel is at 409/411 Hagley Road. The facilities include 45 bedrooms, a bar with sky sports, a billiards room, a restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner, and a free car park.
Links: Hotels Grove Hotel Website
Knowle Lodge is a bed-and-breakfast at 423 Hagley Road; it contains 17 single, twin, family basic & ensuite rooms. The facilities include a bar, a lounge with sky, a games room, garden area and free car park. Evening meals are available from Monday to Thursday.
Links: Suburban Hotels
The Menzies Strathallan is at 225 Hagley Road; it contains 135 rooms, a bar, brasserie and 6 function suites, the largest of which can accommodate 170 theatre-style. The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies. There is a chargeable car park.
Links: Hotels Menzies Hotel website
The Norfolk is at 267 Hagley Road ; it contains 185 ensuite rooms and a cafe and bar with wi-fi. The restaurant serves table d'hote and a la carte menus.
The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies; it can host private functions for between 20 and 100. There are six conference rooms that can hold up to 80.
Links: Hotels
Hand-Picked Hotels WebsiteThe Portland is a 63-room hotel at 313 Hagley Road; all rooms are ensuite with satellite TV. The facilities include a bar and restaurant that specialises in English and continental cuisine. The hotel stages parties and weddings; there is a car park.
Links: Hotels Portland Hotel Website
The Premier Inn is at 176 Hagley Road; it contains 67 rooms; the facilities include a Beefeater restaurant and free car park.
Links: Hotels Premier Inn Website
The Quality Hotel is at 166 Hagley Road; there are 165 ensuite bedrooms, a lounge bar that serves light meals, and a restaurant with an a la carte menu.
The hotel has 7 conference rooms that can hold up to 100 delegates; business services are available; parking is free; the hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Links: Hotels Quality Hotel
The Woodlands Hotel is at 379-381 Hagley Road; it is a family run establishment with a licensed bar and restaurant; all the rooms are ensuite; there is free secure parking.
Links: Hotels Woodlands Hotel
Blue Coat School
Blue Coat on Somerset Road is a co-educational prep school attended by around 550 pupils aged 2-11.
Somerset Road B17 0HR - 0121 454 7757 - Map
- WebsiteChad Vale School
Chad Vale School on Nursery Road is a community co-educational primary school attended by roughly 210 children aged between four and eleven.
Nursery Road B15 3JU 0121 464 7329 Map
Hallfield School
Hallfield School on Church Road is a co-educational independent prep school attended by approximately 450 pupils up to the age of 11.
Church Road B15 3SJ 0121 454 1496 Map
Norfolk House School
Norfolk House School is an independent co-educational Christian preparatory school attended by approximately 150 pupils aged between two and eleven.
4 Norfolk Road B15 3PS 0121 454 7021 Map
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Edgbaston High School for Girls on Westbourne Road is an independent school attended by around 1000 girls aged between 2 and 19.
99%
of girls passed at least five GCSE's including Maths and English at A*/C in 2009.Westbourne Road B15 3TS 0121 454 5831 Map
Secondary Schools Edgbaston High School Website
Serviced Apartments in the Chad Valley
Saco have converted two Victorian villas at 78-84 Hagley Road into a development of one and two room serviced apartments.
Links:
Chad Valley Saco WebsiteHigher & Further Education in the Chad Valley
City South Campus of Birmingham City University
The City South Campus of Birmingham City University is on Westbourne Road. It features three halls of residence, postgraduate flats and the Faculty of Health.
Faculty of Health @ City South
The Birmingham City Faculty of Health is at City South Campus on Westbourne Road.
The faculty consists of 4 schools: Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, Professional Practice and the Defence School of Health Care Studies.
The faculty trains around 7,000 nurses, midwives, social workers, radiographers, military medics etc studying for undergraduate, postgraduate, professional development and foundation courses.
The facilities include a specialist library, mock wards, birthing rooms, operating theatres, a plaster room and a radiotherapy skills centre.
City South Campus B15 3TN 0121 331 7013 Map
Student Accommodation @ City South
There are 3 self-catering student halls called Calthorpe, Oakmount and Westmount at the City South Campus on Westbourne Road.
They provide single-room accommodation for around 295 students who share bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities. There is also a block of flats for postgraduate students.
The campus has its own bar, cafe, shop, laundry, security office, common room &
accommodation office.Birmingham City Student Accommodation Website
More About Birmingham City University
San Michael College
This is a private college offering law, accounting, business, computing, health and social care courses.
104-106 Hagley Road B16 8LT - 0121 454 7949 - Map - Website
Planning and Development in the Chad Valley
Planners Block Garden-Grabbing on Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston
In April 2011, planning officers blocked an application to build three detached five and six bedroom mansions in a back garden off Woodbourne Road (News Headlines 14/04/11).
The part of the Chad Valley to the east of Harborne Road is included within the Edgbaston Conservation Area which is intended to preserve most of Edgbaston as a low density leafy suburb with a high proportion of listed building.
Links: Edgbaston Conservation Area
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