Fradley Travel Guide

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Bridge 90 on the Coventry canal
The Coventry Canal near Fradley, Staffordshire
Photo by Jerry Evans (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Coventry Canal at Fradley Bridge, Staffordshire. The Coventry Canal was started in 1768, and reached Atherstone by 1771, but lack of money meant that although it was planned to end at Fradley Junction, it had still only reached Fazeley by 1790. In the meantime, the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal had been built and used the Coventry Canal's original planned line to Whittington Brook. The Grand Trunk Canal Company then continued northwards to Fradley Junction. This final section was bought back by the Coventry Company later and they placed numbers on their bridges. It explains how a long section of the canal including that pictured here is detached from the rest of the Coventry canal. The five and a half miles of canal running through Hopwas remains as part of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, which has un-numbered bridges. Coventry Canal Bridge No 77 at Fazeley Junction is five and a half miles from bridge No 78 at Whittington Brook. Fradley bridge is No 90.
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The Coventry Canal at Fradley Bridge, Staffordshire Bridge No 90. This section of the canal was actually built by the Grand Trunk Canal Company because the Coventry Canal Company was delayed by many years through shortage of money. Eventually the Coventry Company bought it, and numbered the bridges, but could not fully reclaim the whole route from Coventry because the Birmingham and Fazeley Company built the six miles or so south of Whittington.
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The industrial estate, the field and the housing estate. Viewed from the raised embankment this photograph shows the housing estate separated by a field from the industrial estate.
Photo by Mark Walton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$153 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$153
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,158 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is NZ$183 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
NZ$183
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,541 reviews)
Hotel is very tired, I was under the impression that I had booked a superior room however there was nothing superior about the room I stayed in, cracked toilet, cracked tiles just generally shabby.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
The price is NZ$173 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$173
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,127 reviews)
Great location, staff and amenities

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
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Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews)
The room was very clean and check in was easy the staff recognised me and made me fell very welcome The area is very close to the centre of town and pleanty of restaurants and bars in the area

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,341 reviews)
Great little hotel, lovely rooms with all facilities you need for a longer stay. Reception staff were really pleasant too

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,

Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,

2 out of 5
Solihull England
Stay at this holiday home in Solihull. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Resorts World Birmingham and Touchwood Shopping Center are located ...
Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,
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Popular places to visit

Lichfield cathedral is a Norman and Gothic Cathedral, it is also known as Three Spiral church. #details #travel #red #architecture #nationalpark #England

Lichfield Cathedral

After visiting Lichfield Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lichfield. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Lichfield Cathedral
Want to soak up some history for free? Take a walk around the old Roman ruins at Wall. There are lots of information signs and you can walk freely around the ruins! There's also a museum that is open very sporadically so check the opening dates ahead of time. www.cheskiesgaplife.com

Wall Roman Site

You can learn about the history of Wall when you stop by Wall Roman Site. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Wall Roman Site

Lichfield Heritage Centre

You can study the exhibits at Lichfield Heritage Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Lichfield. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Lichfield Heritage Centre

Midland Karting

You can take time to visit Midland Karting during your travels to Fradley. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Midland Karting

The Old Guildhall Prison Cells

You can learn about the history of Lichfield with a stop at The Old Guildhall Prison Cells. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The Old Guildhall Prison Cells

Curborough Antiques & Crafts Centre

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Curborough Antiques & Crafts Centre during your travels in Lichfield. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Curborough Antiques & Crafts Centre

Activities

SEA LIFE Birmingham

SEA LIFE Birmingham

NZ$51
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

NZ$45
per adult
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

NZ$181
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Tour

Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity

NZ$58
per traveller
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

NZ$34
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World

SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket

NZ$79
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
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Cities near Fradley

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