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