Arden Hall, Castle Bromwich - Local History Hub – Walk back in time

Castle Bromwich, originally a Warwickshire village, dates back to the Stone Age and is rich in history. It is home to the stunning Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, a Jacobean mansion built in 1599 by Sir Edward Devereux, as well as the beautiful 10-acre 18th-century Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. Other historic landmarks include St Mary and St Margaret’s Parish Church, the Grade II listed coaching inn Bradford Arms, and many original village buildings that still stand today. Photographs from the Arden Hall Archives capture moments from across the years, showcasing local events on the village green, buildings lost to new housing developments, and former farms that made way for schools and residential flats. These images will be displayed alongside newspaper clippings, historical maps, information on Arden Hall (built in 1965), and a selection of books about Castle Bromwich and the surrounding area. Residents will also be sharing their own personal pieces of history, joined by local historical groups. Come along for a fascinating journey into the past — and enjoy a cuppa while you’re here! The event will be held in the main Arden Hall building in Castle Bromwich, the whole event will be held indoors. We do not allow animals inside, apart from service animals. Refreshments will be available for a small cash donation.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100-1500

Location & directions

Castle Bromwich Parish Council, Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9PB

Directions:

· X12 Birmingham - Solihull (Bromford, Buckland End, Castle Bromwich Village) and X12 Solihull - Birmingham (Solihull train station, Solihull Town, Elmdon, Birmingham International, train station, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham Business Park, Chelmsley Wood, Bacons End, Smiths Wood, Castle Bromwich). The stop is called ‘Arden Hall’ and is located outside the front of the building. Buses run up to every 20 minutes. · Other buses are located close by, these include X13, 96, 94, 71 · Residential area with cycling capacity · Roads can be busy coming off the M6 (J5), Newport Road, Water Orton Road. Please allow appropriate travel time. · 2 large free car parks are available at the rear of the building. Please do not park on the driveway, frontage or in a way that disrupts residents (this includes double yellow lines).

Contact on day:

Dylan Faultless-Hodgson- Community and Leisure Officer (DPS)

Telephone number:

+441217477150

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Refreshments are cash only.

Max number of people:

90

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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