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This page gives you access to a searchable and growing list of places and topics that will be of interest.

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Northfield+-+take+a+tour+with+us!
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Northfield - take a tour with us!

Northfield is a neighbourhood of Birmingham. It has some great places to go and visit.  With features and trails from community, let us introduce you to Northfield. 

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Northfield+-+leisure+opportunities
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Northfield - leisure opportunities

This feature covers the various leisure opportunites you can find in Northfield.

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity, Sport & leisure, People & community, Local services, Green open spaces
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Northfield+-+parks%2c+waterways+%26+open+spaces
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Northfield - parks, waterways & open spaces

This feature looks at places in Northfield where you can enjoy the many parks, waterways & open spaces. Enjoy!

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Passions: Environment & green action, Green open spaces
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Northfield+-+shops+and+shopping
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Northfield - shops and shopping

What shops and shopping can be found in Northfield.  Take our feature to find out more. 

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Passions: Shopping, Food & drink, Fashion, People & community, Local services
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Northfield+-+places+to+meet+and+relax
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Northfield - places to meet and relax

This feature looks at places in Northfield where you can meet friends and relax. Enjoy!

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Passions: Food & drink, People & community, Local services
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Northfield+-+history%2c+heritage+%26+culture
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Northfield - history, heritage & culture

This feature explores the history of Northfield and the heritage & culture associated with this neighbourhood of Birmingham. 

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Northfield+-+building+and+development
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Northfield - building and development

This feature covers the various building & development you can find in Northfield.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Northfield+-+road%2c+rail+and+transport
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Northfield - road, rail and transport

This feature looks at road, rail and transport links in to and from Northfield.

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Hollymoor+Hospital+-+a+Northfield+Architecture+Gem!
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Hollymoor Hospital - a Northfield Architecture Gem!

The old Watertower at the former Hollymoor Hospital, built by Martin and Martin between 1896 and 1905. Hollymoor Hospital was built in 1900, but was closed by 1996.

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Business+in+Northfield
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Business in Northfield

This feature provides an overview of business across Northfield, mapped for you with links provided for further information. 

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Passions: Business & enterprise
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Centres+of+faith+in+Northfield
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Centres of faith in Northfield

This feature provides an overview of centres of faith across Northfield, mapped for you with links provided for further information.

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Passions: Faith
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Community+in+Northfield
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Community in Northfield

This feature provides an overview of community within Northfield, with links provided for further information.

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Northfield+Community+Garden+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Northfield Community Garden - A wonderful open space!

Northfield Community Garden, formerly known as Northfield Arts Forum Gardens, is located on Lockwood Road and Sir Herbert Austin Way in Northfield, Birmingham.

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Northfield+Manor+House+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Northfield Manor House - A Birmingham Gem!

A house on this site since the early 19th century, George Cadbury bought it in 1890. He and his wife Elizabeth lived here until their deaths in 1922 and 1951. House restored by 2021.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture
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Northfield+-+education+%26+learning
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Northfield - education & learning

This feature looks at places in Northfield where you can find education & learning. Enjoy!

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Passions: Education, People & community
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Northfield+-+healthcare+%26+emergency+services
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Northfield - healthcare & emergency services

This feature covers the healthcare & emergency services you can find in Northfield

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Passions: Health & wellbeing, Care for the vulnerable, People & community
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All+Seasons+Tree+-+The+Northfield+Interchange+sculpture
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All Seasons Tree - The Northfield Interchange sculpture

All Seasons Tree is a steel sculpture on top of the Northfield Interchange at Northfield Station. It was made by Rosemary Terry in the early 2000s. The interchange from train to 19 bus route.

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Town+and+Country+a+sculpture+at+Northfield+Station
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Town and Country a sculpture at Northfield Station

On the unused island platform of Northfield Station is a sculpture called Town and Country, dating to 1993 by the artist Rosemary Terry. There is also a similar sculpture outside the station.

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Northfield+Station+-+A+railway+station+in+Birmingham!
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Northfield Station - A railway station in Birmingham!

Northfield Station is on the Cross City Line in South West Birmingham. Two platforms in use. Island platform in the middle unused (apart from a sculpture). Originally opened in 1870.

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Victoria+Common%2c+Northfield+-+A+Wonderful+open+space!
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Victoria Common, Northfield - A Wonderful open space!

Victoria Common is a Recreation Ground in Northfield, Birmingham. Between St Laurence Road and Heath Road South. Near Northfield Shopping Centre.

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The+Black+Horse%2c+Northfield+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Black Horse, Northfield - A Birmingham Gem!

A Mock Tudor Mansion House style public house in Northfield on the Bristol Road South. The Black Horse opened in 1929 for Davenports. It was refurbished for JD Wetherspoon in 2010.

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Royal+Orthopaedic+Hospital%2c+Northfield+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield - A Birmingham Gem!

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is situated on the Bristol Road South in Northfield, Birmingham. Based in a house called The Woodlands, given by George Cadbury in 1907. 

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The+Great+Stone+and+The+Village+Pound%2c+Northfield
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The Great Stone and The Village Pound, Northfield

The Great Stone is an 18th century pub in Northfield. Grade II listed. There is also a 17th Century village pound where stray animals were kept.

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St+Laurence%27s+Church%2c+Northfield+-+Culture%2c+history+and+faith
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St Laurence's Church, Northfield - Culture, history and faith

St Laurence's Church is a Grade I listed parish church in Northfield that dates to the 12th Century. Located in a conservation area near the Great Stone Inn and Village Pound.

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The+River+Rea+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The River Rea - A Birmingham Gem!

The River Rea is a small river with big significance as it was the river on which Birmingham is believed to have been founded by the Beorma tribe in the 7th century.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals
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