Highbury Hall Birmingham

Highbury was built as a family home in 1878 by Birmingham's famous parliamentarian, Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain MP.

Chamberlain was at the peak of his political career when he commissioned Highbury which he affectionately termed his "country retreat". Perhaps it was in testament to the rigours of political life that in later years Chamberlain referred to Highbury as his "haven of peace, existing at the heart of endless agitation."

Today Highbury is still special. It has retained both the charm and splendour originally created by Chamberlain's architects. The interior is a splendid example of Victorian heritage : rich and luxurious finishings and the galleried main hall create an intimate and peaceful atmosphere.

Business Meetings and Conferences

Enjoy the privacy and tradition of this magnificent Grade II listed mansion house. The country setting, fine cuisine and the personal service offered create exactly the right atmosphere for business and hospitality entertaining alike.

Our specialist Inspirations Banqueting Team can provide any type of hospitality and our on-site Inspirations Management Team will ensure the day goes without a hitch.

Highbury's magnificent Main Hall, overlooked by a minstrel's gallery, provides an exceptional and versatile setting for formal banquets, lunches, business entertaining and conferences. The Drawing Room, Morning Room and Breakfast Room all lead from the Main Hall and each looks out over Highbury's south facing terrace, grounds and surrounding parkland. These rooms and the west facing Dorothy Lloyd Room are suitable for smaller conferences, as syndicate rooms for breakaway meetings during conference or for more intimate dinners and luncheons.

Highbury can cater for all sorts of groups, from an intimate dinner for half a dozen, through a prestigious business lunch to a splendid banquet for sixty people. An extensive menu including tempting buffets is available but can be styled to your individual tastes and budget. Ask for our special mid-week package rates for an all inclusive delegate rate.

Weddings

Your guests will admire the scale of the interior, its intricate wooden carved ceilings and balustrades, as well as the suite of welcoming, fully furnished rooms, beautifully decorated in Victorian style, finished off with flowers. Like many of our visitors, they will be won over by this grand home with a family atmosphere. If you happen to notice the pictures and family photographs, you will feel yourself witnessing a significant chapter in the life of the distinguished statesman, Joseph Chamberlain. His house in Birmingham form 1880-1914 is now an ideal setting for your wedding.

Whether it is a full Civil Ceremony or Civil Partnership you require or just the Wedding Reception, following a wedding service elsewhere, you can be assured of the professional attention of our staff, specialists in wedding functions. Our Inspirations Venue Assistants will personally help prepare you for your day, advise you through each stage of the proceedings and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the big day itself. Do not worry if you do not know every part of wedding etiquette; that is our job.