Conservation and Renewal

HIGHBURY, BIRMINGHAM

CLIENT: CHAMBERLAIN HIGHBURY TRUST

LISTED GRADE II*

Burrell Foley Fischer are working with the Chamberlain Highbury Trust on plans to restore Highbury a Grade II* listed building, which was commissioned as his Birmingham residence by Joseph Chamberlain in 1878, two years after he became member of parliament for Birmingham.

It took its name from the Highbury area of London, where Chamberlain had lived as a child. The south facing grounds of 30 acres associated with Highbury were mainly landscaped by Edward Milner in 1879.

The restored Mansion will include:

  • Visitor heritage attraction

  • Cafe

  • Wedding and events hire

  • Leadership training

  • Education activities for groups and schools

  • Small Business and enterprise spaces

  • Rooms for hire for the community

  • Café kiosk outdoors and courtyard seating

 
“Inspired and informed by the story of the Chamberlain Family and the history and heritage of the house and grounds, the restored Highbury estate will be a vibrant, well used place.

Young people will come to develop leadership and governance skills, local people will be able to participate in an inclusive and diverse programme of activities, and visitors to the City will be welcome to enjoy a unique heritage attraction.

Its green space will be open year-round, will be free to visit and will provide a relaxed learning space with nature and conservation at its heart.

Highbury will contribute to the economic vitality of the local area by providing space and facilities for local people to build businesses and nurture community organisations.”
— Chamberlain Highbury Trust