English Heritage sites near Alvechurch Parish

Halesowen Abbey

HALESOWEN ABBEY

7 miles from Alvechurch Parish

Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.

J. W. Evans Silver Factory

J. W. EVANS SILVER FACTORY

9 miles from Alvechurch Parish

Established in 1881, J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN

15 miles from Alvechurch Parish

Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.

Witley Court and Gardens

WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS

17 miles from Alvechurch Parish

A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.

Leigh Court Barn

LEIGH COURT BARN

20 miles from Alvechurch Parish

An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.

Wall Roman Site

WALL ROMAN SITE

21 miles from Alvechurch Parish

Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, the Roman military road to North Wales. It provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers.

Churches in Alvechurch Parish

St Laurence Alvechurch

School Lane Alvechurch Birmingham
0121 445 1087
http://www.alvechurch-stlaurence.org

There are four acts of worship at the church every Sunday, ranging from traditional Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion and Evensong, through a Parish Eucharist to an informal Family Service.


The church building is partly medieval and partly Victorian having been rebuilt by the famous Victorian architect, Butterfield. In 2005 a modern, award-winning extension, called The Ark, was added.


We have an active missionary link with a church in Peru, a church Middle School and church organisations for people of all ages.

Pubs in Alvechurch Parish

Abbey Hotel

Hither Green Lane, Bordesley, B98 9BE
(01527) 406600
theabbeyhotel.co.uk/

Country club, hotel and conference centre. The bar is open to the public and set in a golf course which makes it a pleasant place on a sunny day. It maintains the atmosphere of a hotel rather than a pub. Premium prices.
Coach & Horses

Weatheroak Hill, Weatheroak, B48 7EA
(01564) 823386
coachandhorsesinn.co.uk/

Award winning country free house with a traditional bar, real fire and quarry tiled floor. A modern lounge-bar serves only cheese/ham cobs and sausage rolls. The restaurant is open for hot meals at lunchtimes. There is a large garden that i...
Crown Inn

Withybed Lane, Withybed Green,, Alvechurch, B48 7PN
(0121) 445 2300
thecrowninnalvechurch.co.uk

Recently refurbished pub situated in the charming hamlet of Withybed Green next to Alvechurch in a picturesque setting by the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. Two lounge areas one of which stretches round to the rear of the pub, dining area....
Goat & Trousers

Rowney Green Lane, Rowney Green, B48 7QL
rowneygreen.org/

This unique pub which opened in 2010 is situated in the Rowney Green Village Hall. Only open on one evening a week and run by volunteers, it serves a community where there are no shops or other retail outlets. One real ale is served which c...
Meadow Farm

Dagnall End Lane, Bordesley, B98 9BJ
(01527) 585639
meadowfarmpubredditch.co.uk/

This is a large modern and friendly pub that serves good food all day It also has dedicated drinking only tables. There are always 3 regular real ales on and two guest ales. It also has an exceptional smoking area for those who need to use...
Peacock Inn

Icknield Street,Forhill, Forhill, B38 0EH
(01564) 823232
chefandbrewer.com/pubs/west-midlands/pea...

Situated on Icknield Street the old Roman road, a country pub with oak beams, flagstone floors and real fire. It comprises a public bar and a large lounge, split into four areas. The focus is on dining and the decor has a modern edge. Offer...
Red Lion

48 Red Lion Street,, Alvechurch, B48 7LG
(0121) 445 4162
vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/midlands/th...

Large pub with a spacious L shaped main room divided into separate eating areas and there is also a cosy snug. A wealth of oak beams, panelling, brick walls and bric-a-brac. Secluded dining and drinking areas help create an intimate atmosph...
Swan Inn

12 Swan Street,Alvechurch, Alvechurch, B48 7RP
(0121) 445 6679
theswaninn-alvechurch.co.uk/

Deceptively spacious pub on the main road through the village and popular with locals Traditional bar with pool table, darts area to one side. A comfortable lounge opposite. Both served from a single serving area and there are TVs throughou...
Weatheroak Ales

25 Withybed Lane,Withybed Gree, Alvechurch, B48 7NX

The owner of the Weatheroak Brewery runs this real ale off licence, located in a residential area. The full range of Weatheroak beers may not be available - phone first to check. Bottled real ale, draught and bottled cider (including Bidden...
Weighbridge

Scarfield Wharf, Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch, B48 7SQ
(0121) 445 5111
the-weighbridge.co.uk/

This cosy three roomed pub has become a perennial entry in the Good Beer Guide, its quality beer served by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, it has won a string of CAMRA awards and holds two extremely popular beer festivals a year. What...
Westmead Hotel

Redditch Road,Hopwood, Hopwood, B48 7AL
(0121) 445 1202
westmeadhotel.co.uk/

Large hotel formerly the home of Hopwood Brewery. The large bar area is to left of reception. 56 rooms and conference facilities available. Wood fired pizza oven. Sunday roasts.