Heritage Open Day: Built in 1931 as a family home, Barnes Close has been bringing people together to explore the Christian Faith, social issues and ideas since 1946. The Greenhouse at Barnes Close sits between the Waseley Hills and J4 of the M5.
Barnes Close was built in 1930 by the Chadwich Manor Estate for Henry Cadbury, a member of the chocolate making dynasty. The main part of the house retains many original features. It is owned by Bournville Village Trust and managed by a separate registered charity.
During World War Two, the house and grounds were home to Millfield House Salvation Army Children's Home, Southend-on-Sea.