| Sutton Coldfield is located in the West Midlands and is | | | | sophisticated meal for two at the Boathouse or |
| a remarkably vibrant town within the City of | | | | something more upbeat at the Ha Ha Bar, there is an |
| Birmingham, in the West Midlands. It lies about 13 km (8 | | | | abundance of options to suit all tastes and ages. There |
| miles) from central Birmingham, in the northeast of the | | | | are some outstanding balti restaurants in the Sutton |
| city, and has a population of about 105,452. The town | | | | Coldfield area too; the standard of food served at |
| of Sutton Coldfield has grown up around the periphery | | | | these restaurants is first class and all are exceptional |
| of Sutton Park. Sutton Park is one of the largest urban | | | | value for money The area has always had an |
| parks in Europe and the largest outside a capital city. It | | | | outstanding reputation for sport and Sutton Coldfield |
| covers 900.1 hectares (2224.2 acres / 9.0 km²), | | | | caters for all age groups and interest. There are |
| with a mix of heath land, wetlands and marshes, | | | | numerous clubs and venues supporting the local |
| seven lakes and extensive ancient woodlands. Sutton | | | | community and just about every sport is catered for |
| Park is arguably the jewel in the areas crown boasting | | | | here. Whether it is rugby, soccer, hockey, swimming, |
| a handful of quality restaurants, several 18-hole golf | | | | athletics - you name it -- Sutton Coldfield boasts a |
| courses, a number of children's playgrounds, a visitors' | | | | team of exceptionally high standing in that field. Schools |
| centre and even a donkey sanctuary! The park | | | | in the area are some of the best in the West Midlands |
| makes for a fantastic destination whatever the | | | | and because of this demand helps keep property |
| season and whatever the weather. Sutton Coldfield | | | | prices high. Schools such a s Bishop Vesey Grammar |
| can also be described as a shopper's paradise. The | | | | School, Sutton Girls School and even junior school St. |
| famous Mall Shopping centre now boasts some of the | | | | Nicholas', all regularly rank amongst the best in the |
| finest shopping in the area and includes names such as | | | | nation in the annual league tables. Sutton Coldfield is an |
| House of Fraser, Marks and Spencer and Monsoon, to | | | | excellent centre for business and commerce too. |
| name but three. There is almost a continental | | | | There are numerous offices around the town and |
| café feel about the Mall; where one can take a | | | | there are plenty of industrial units supporting |
| gourmet coffee on the flower lined pedestrianised | | | | manufacturing and service industries. All in all, Sutton |
| pavement, whilst listening to street music watching the | | | | Coldfield is a relaxed and friendly place that is just far |
| world go by. The monthly farmers market on the | | | | enough away from the big city yet still retains all the |
| second Friday in the month is a huge draw and | | | | charm of a small local town. It is certainly a great place |
| reminds the locals of bygone days. If you are looking | | | | to both live and visit. |
| for nightlife then Sutton Coldfield will not disappoint you | | | | Phil Brugger Sutton Coldfield Sutton Coldfield Business. |
| having something for everyone. Whether it's a | | | | |