We are proudly 'Opening the Doors' of Highbury for everyone to come and explore this gem. Get an insight into its rich history and be part of its emerging future...
We are raising funds to restore this 66 room mansion so it can be be shared with lots more people. Recomended donation of £5 per tour paid onsite.
Highbury was built in 1879 by Joseph Chamberlain; industrialist, reformer, Birmingham Mayor and controversial politician. Highbury symbolises and commemorates the power of a political dynasty. The property was given ‘for the benefit of the people of Birmingham’ in 1919 and has since had many uses.
In 2018 Historic England placed Highbury on its ‘Heritage at Risk Register’. The Chamberlain Highbury Trust has been set up to bring the people of Birmingham back into the heart of Highbury.
We have such a wealth of social and political history to share and an inspiring venue in which to debate the future of our city.
Set within a 100 acre, bio-diverse, urban park, Highbury's fine Venetian Gothic-style architecture and its rich interior detailing of naturalistic designs, is well worth seeing. You can explore the house alongside a knowledgeable and thought-provoking tour guide.
