Elgar Court, Birmingham (Birmingham)

Elgar Court is a modern building on the Vale - a relaxing, lakeside parkland just 3km from Birmingham city centre.

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Room information

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• Single Ensuite (self catering)

Summary 21st century buildings Minimum age 14 Facilities Internet access for a charge Shared gardens Self-catering facilities Food and Drinks Self-catering facilities Nearby recreations Pub (a short drive) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (walking distance) Tennis courts (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

The majority of University accommodation is located in the Vale Village, just 15 minutes' walk from the main Edgbaston campus and approximately 3km from Birmingham city centre. The Vale is set in a conservation area and is a landscaped, lakeside parkland.

Elgar Court accommodation is in ensuite single bedrooms arranged in fully-furnished flats of 5 or 6 with a single kitchen and dining area per flat. Some wheelchair adapted rooms are available on a request.

The Hub is at the heart of The Vale village and is the situated below Shackleton. It provides a reception area, convenience store and a coin operated launderette.

Rooms are available on a self-catering basis with access to a fully equipped kitchen and includes bed linen and towels.

Food and Drinks

The self catering facilities at Elgar Court offer fully-equipped kitchens for guests to cater for themselves during their stay. 

Each flat contains: A cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and a kettle, full cutlery & crockery sets plus a full range of cooking implements & utensils. 

At the heart of the village is The Hub which boasts a number of facilities for Vale Village guests to use, including a Costcutter convenience store and vending machines.

A few minutes' walk from The Vale is the University of Birmingham Conference Park. There are two restaurants and a bar for resident and non-resident guests to use. Lucas House restaurant and bar is open for breakfast, and evening meals. The Hornton Grange restaurant is open weekday and Sunday lunchtimes.

Grounds and gardens

The Vale Village is fully self contained and set in acres of beautiful parkland with a large lake and gardens. 

Nearby are the botanic gardens of Winterbourne House & Garden, which are open to the public 7 days a week.

Other facilities

Elgar Court has some rooms that are wheelchair adaptated. If you require one of these rooms, please request this in the Additional Information section.

24 hour reception.

On-site 24 hour cash machine.

Limited parking - please request in the Additional Information section. 

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Vale Reception, Shackleton, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 3SX, United Kingdom

Check in: From 4pm. Check out: By 10am.

Keys can be collected from and returned to the Vale Reception at 'The Hub' which is open 24 hours. Late departure may result in additional charges. Non return of keys will incur a charge.

How to get here:

The Vale Village is located approximately 1.5km from the main University Campus and a short bus journey from Birmingham city centre. 
New Street Railway Station and National Coaches are all within the central area of Birmingham.

By Road: Located off Church Road which leads to the city centre and the International Convention Centre via Five Ways.

By Rail: Birmingham New Street is easily accessible from all regions of the country and is a short distance by bus or taxi. The University station - two stops from New Street is directly on campus.

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