Discover Sutton Coldfield

A green and pleasant suburb, just eight miles from the city centre of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield is famed for its beautiful park and nature reserve. At 2,224 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country. A site of Special Scientific interest, it provides habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife. The park also offers a range of sporting activities, including mountain biking, kayaking and sailing amongst others. Many charity runs are held in the park as well as the World Scout Jamboree. The popular Sutton park provides all the amenities you could require; there are many restaurants and bistros within the vicinity as well as doctors, dentals surgeries and the hospital within the immediate vicinity. There is also a new development at the nearby Mere Green, which includes shopping facilities such and Waitrose and Marks and Spencer’s. The schooling in the area in fantastic with grammar and private schools within an easy reach. For travelling further afield, the local Four Oaks Station provides an effortless commute to both Birmingham and Lichfield.

Discover Lichfield

Lichfield is Staffordshire’s premier heritage city nestled in the heart of the country’s most creative county, just north of Birmingham. With a city that’s steeped in heritage and a district that’s alive with action and adventure, its well worth a visit. Packed with things to do and see- from the thrills and spills of Drayton Manor, to the serenity of the National Memorial Arboretum- there’s something to suit all tastes. Stunning Lichfield cathedral is set within the beautifully serene Cathedral Close, and it’s a great place to visit. The 800 year old cathedral is the third building on the site and has a fascinating history. Lichfield’s medieval streets are lined with tempting shops from high street chains to original boutiques. You’ll find antique shops, jewellers, antiquarian booksellers, music shops, delicatessens and much more. From country pubs to city centre Thai, Italian, Indian and fusion cuisine restaurants, there’s something to tempt all tastes. And with award winning restaurants such as Netherstowe House and Swinfen Hall Hotel, even connoisseurs will be pleased. Lichfield is served by two railway stations, Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley. These stations are on the Cross-City Line to Redditch via Birmingham. Additionally, Trent Valley station is on the West Coast Main Line with semi-fast services between London Euston- Stoke, Stafford and Crewe. Despite being north of Birmingham, trains to London can take as little as 1 hour10 minutes.

Discover Staffordshire

Lying in the West Midlands of England, Staffordshire is a landlocked picturesque county with rolling fields and farming lands for miles. Positioned in central England, Staffordshire borders Cheshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, west midlands and Shropshire. Staffordshire boasts large cities such as Stoke on Trent and Lichfield (a cathedral city), but also homes smaller charming boroughs such as Stone, Rugeley and Tamworth. Famous for stunning views, ancients castles and pottery, Staffordshire has a history like no other country and with attractions such as Lichfield Cathedral, Tamworth castle and Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire is as enlightening as it is beautiful. Please see the microsite page below as an example of how we would like this set out.

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