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