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 ... More
Signature Lifestyle Harborne (0.26 miles)
The 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 ... More
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 ... More
Fountain Court Hotel (0.89 miles)
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Fountain Court is situated close to the city centre, ICC, NIA, Symphony Hall and Broad Street. The NEC is only a 10 minute train journey ... More
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
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The Augustus hotel is only a short walk away from Birmingham's Night Clubs, Bars, Restaurants, Casinos, Theatres, Exhibitons, Conference Centres. Birmingham International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) are ... More
Norfolk Hotel (0.97 miles)
The Norfolk Hotel, Birmingham is ideal for all your leisure.
With reasonable prices, plenty of free parking and its own relaxing gardens, what more could you need for anything from a ... More
Cavalier House Hotel (1.02 miles)
Situated in leafy Edgbaston, this Grade II listed Victorian property sits amid private gardens, just a short hop from Birmingham City Centre.
Built in 1854 and with numerous restaurants, night-clubs and casinos in the vicinity, this ... More
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