In 1851 it was recorded that Harborne or Harborn as it was also known was a pleasant rural village situated around four miles south of Birmingham and with many neat houses. Home to Harborne Cricket Club founded around 1868 and has since 1874 been located at “The Avenue”, Old Church Avenue, this is in complete contrast to the rugby club which was established in 1995! One of the more interesting buildings in the area is that of Harborne Hall which has, through its history had many interesting uses, originally built as a private house for the daughter of local dignitary towards the end of the 18th century, many occupants later and during the First World War the hall was used as a hospital, later to become a convent and today a conference centre – but most importantly despite all this time and variety of owners the hall still retains all its splendour. Harborne is one of the more affluent areas, the High Street with its range of shops has not changed much (there was some restructuring of the high street in the 1960’s) but the town is very much as it was last century, St Peters Church – the tower being the most locally recognised feature and dating back in part to the 14th century, and then there is the Green Man – the first clubhouse for Harborne Rugby Club.
Dentist
Dental Surgery
DP & GJB Cottam
Doctor
New Doctors Surgery
The Surgery
Farmers Market
Pub and Bar
Green Man
Plough Inn
The Bell
The Junction
The Vine
Restaurant
Buonissimo Restaurant
Cardamom Restaurant
Henry Wong Cantonese Restaurant
School
George Mitchell Colman & Co
Harborne Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Shops
Places to Stay near Harborne
Wentworth Hotel (0.10 miles)
The Wentworth Hotel is a friendly family-run hotel with 16 bedrooms and a licensed bar. The hotel offers single, double, triple and family size rooms, all with en suite facilities.
... More | visit websiteThe Grove Hotel (0.85 miles)
Within easy reach of Birmingham city centre, this hotel is situated in pleasant Edgbaston and offers good value for money, with en suite rooms and free parking. In an attractive residential area of Birmingham, the Grove ... More | visit website
Portland Hotel (0.85 miles)
Close to Birmingham city centre and easily reached from the M6, M5 and M40, the Portland Hotel has a restaurant, bar and free parking. A private hotel for over 20 years, the Portland Hotel is an ... More | visit website
Westbourne Lodge (0.93 miles)
Traditional family run lodge offering high standards of hospitality, food and service. A member of the AA's Premier Collection of guest accommodation. PLease note checkin by 2200 hours
... MoreEaton Hotel (0.94 miles)
The Eaton Hotel offers good quality bedrooms and a superb restaurant. It is conveniently located near to the city centre and the M5 and M6 motorways. The hotel also has new conference facilities that will ... More | visit website
Norfolk Hotel (0.97 miles)
The Norfolk Hotel, Edgbaston is an ideal location for a visit to Birmingham. With affordable prices, plenty of free parking and its own relaxing gardens, what more could you need for anything from a short break ... More | visit website
Edgbaston Palace Hotel (1.02 miles)
Just over 1 mile from city centre, situated in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham's best nightclubs and restaurants. The Hotel is situated in leafy Edgbaston, offering luxurious surroundings and a friendly atmosphere. Built in 1854, The ... More | visit website
Apollo Hotel (1.10 miles)
The Apollo Hotel is located in Edgbaston, five minutes from the rejuvenated Birmingham City Centre and ideally situated for access to the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena, National Exhibition Centre (NEC), and main business ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Birmingham Central Hagley Rd (1.11 miles)
Jonathans' Hotel and Restaurant (1.14 miles)
Jonathan's is a delightful maze of rooms, corridors, archways and casements adorned with beautiful antiques. Please be aware that all the bedrooms are reached by flights of stairs, some of which can be very steep. Jonathan's ... More | visit website
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