Fradley

Travel Guide

Bridge 90 on the Coventry canal
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.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is P4,719 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
P4,719
P5,663 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,476 reviews)
Really good stay, excellent service especially from Lydia!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
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 P4,910 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
P4,910
P6,384 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
Clean room and great breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is P4,978 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
P4,978
P5,974 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,079 reviews)
Brilliant stay

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
See all 3,914 properties in Fradley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,154 reviews)
Great location excellent staff very clan rooms

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,296 reviews)
This was our third stay at Adagio Birmingham. Rooms are clean and modern. Kitchen is fully equipped. Stone throw from Bull ring and plenty of cheap parking around. Receptionist are helpful and always cheerful.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

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

Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,

2 out of 5
Solihull England
Stay at this vacation home in Solihull. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Resorts World Birmingham and Elmdon Park are located nearby.
Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,
See all properties in Fradley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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. Check out 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 with a stop at Wall Roman Site. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Wall Roman Site

The Old Guildhall Prison Cells

You can learn about the history of Lichfield when you stop by The Old Guildhall Prison Cells. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

The Old Guildhall Prison Cells

Curborough Antiques & Crafts Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Curborough Antiques & Crafts Centre during your travels in Lichfield. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Curborough Antiques & Crafts Centre

Lichfield Heritage Centre

You can study the exhibits at Lichfield Heritage Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lichfield. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Lichfield Heritage Centre

Midland Karting

You can take time to visit Midland Karting during your travels to Fradley. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Midland Karting

Things to do

SEA LIFE Birmingham

SEA LIFE Birmingham

P1,782
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

P6,319
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Birmingham: The National Motorcycle Museum Ticket

Birmingham: The National Motorcycle Museum Ticket

P1,347
per adult
Birmingham: The National Motorcycle Museum Ticket
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

P1,584
per adult
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

P6,319
per adult
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour

Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

P1,109
per adult
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
See all activities in Fradley