Parks & Countryside

Birmingham has acres of green spaces waiting to be explored. Within the city centre itself you’ll find areas of relaxing gardens for you to enjoy and only a short 10-minute journey out of town you’ll be putting on your walking boots, rollerblades or jumping on board a segway ready to explore the great outdoors.

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Sandwell Valley Country Park

Address

Salters Lane, WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands, B71 4BG

Type

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Municipal Park

WEST BROMWICH

You are sure to find something to do in Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is an award-winning Green Flag park and a great place to spend the day.
Winterbourne House and Garden

Address

58 Edgbaston Park Road, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B15 2RT

Telephone
0121 414 3003

enquiries@winterbourne.org.uk

Type

Type:

Historic House / Palace

BIRMINGHAM

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens.

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1221 reviews
Centenary Square and Birmingham Canals Virtual Walking Tour

Address

Virtual

Telephone
07973 379050

info@positivelybirmingham.co.uk

Type

Type:

Walking Tour

Virtual

Centenary Square and Canals’; Virtual walking tour of Birmingham
Following the success of the first virtual walking tour of the city – ‘Central Squares’, this new tour moves us on through the city. ‘Centenary Square and canals’ looks at a key…
Middleton Hall, Gardens & Courtyard

Address

Middleton Hall, Tamworth, B78 2AE

Type

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Country / Royal Park

Tamworth

Middleton Hall is set in 42 acres of the peaceful North Warwickshire countryside and run by an independent charitable trust. Journeying through our magnificent manor house, Georgian Walled Garden and peaceful grounds, you will discover over 950…
Mary Webb Trail

Address

Abbey Foregate, SHREWSBURY, Shropshire, SY2 6BS

Telephone
01743 261919

enquiries@shropshiretourism.co.uk

Type

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Family

SHREWSBURY

Mary Webb (25 March 1881 – 8 October 1927) was an English romantic novelist and poet of the early 20th century, whose work is set chiefly in the Shropshire countryside and among Shropshire characters and people whom she knew.
Cannon Hill Park

Address

2 Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8RD

cannonhillfriend@aol.com

Type

Type:

Municipal Park

Birmingham

Cannon Hill Park is one of the premier parks in Birmingham city centre and has been awarded Green Flag status.

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828 reviews
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Pype Hayes to Erdington to Witton to Wylde Green

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Type

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Cycling Tour

At 30 miles this route takes you on a little adventure from Pype Hayes Park exploring north of the city
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Lozells - Handsworth - Sandwell Valley

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Type

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Cycling Tour

Expect a grand day out on this longer 28mile route from Birmingham City Centre with lots to see and do as well as glorious scenery along the way.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - City Centre to East Birmingham

Address

Type

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Cycling Tour

This route is a mini adventure with lots to explore; from street art, shopping and coffee to some of Birmingham’s most iconic attractions, including famous football clubs, Villa Park and St Andrews, Aston Hall as well as Selfridges and The…
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Selly Oak to Woodgate Valley to Quinton

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Type

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Cycling Tour

This route starts from Selly Oak Train Station and is a lovely tour mostly traffic-free along Bournbrook and into Woodgate Valley Country Park, one of Birmingham's fantastic greenways.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Hollymoor to Rubery

Address

Type

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Cycling Tour

A short 5-mile route great for building confidence cycling as a family with a mixture of shared paths and quiet roads.
Earlswood Lakes

Address

Wood Lane, Earlswood, SOLIHULL, West Midlands, B94 5JH

Type

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Lake / Reservoir

SOLIHULL

Earlswood Lakes is made up of three 22 acre reservoirs; Terry's Pool, Windmill Pool and Engine Pool.
This is an ideal location for bird watching - look closely and you might even be lucky enough to pick out the rare Lesser Spotted Woodpecker!
Wightwick Manor and Gardens (National Trust)

Address

Wightwick Bank, WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands, WV6 8BN

Telephone
(01902) 761400

wightwickmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Type

Type:

Historic House / Palace

WOLVERHAMPTON

Constructed in 1887, the manor captures 19th-century life in England with its antique furnishings and impressive collection of pre-Raphaelite artworks.

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1578 reviews
National Trust - Greyfriars' House and Garden

Address

Friar Street, WORCESTER, Worcestershire, WR1 2LZ

Telephone
01905 23571

enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk

Type

Type:

Eat:Drink

WORCESTER

Discover medieval merchants house and walled garden, rescued from demolition in Worcester city centre.

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409 reviews
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Brandon Marsh Nature Centre

Address

Brandon Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 3GW

Telephone
024 7630 2912

enquiries@wkwt.org.uk

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Coventry
Moseley Bog

Address

Yardley Wood Road, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B13 9JX

Type

Type:

Nature Trail

BIRMINGHAM

This local nature reserve, beloved of JRR Tolkien, is rich in wildlife, history and community. Come and explore and have a GREAT Bog Adventure! Moseley Bog is on the site of an old millpond. It is made up of both wet and dry woodland together with…
Go Ape Cannock

Address

Birches Valley, RUGELEY, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ

Telephone
08456439215

questions@goape.co.uk

Type

Type:

Adventure Sport Centre

RUGELEY

Go Ape Cannock hosts the original Tree Top Adventure including 2 x 260m long zip lines through stunning Cannock Chase scenery, as well as Tree Top Junior and Forest Segway.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Sutton Coldfield to Four Oaks to Walmley

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Type

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Cycling Tour

A short 10mile route with a lot to offer. From Sutton Park this route takes you on a tour of the local area heading out to New Hall Valley Country Park and returning via Four Oaks using quiet roads. Enjoy the green spaces and the tree lined streets…
Go Ape Coventry

Address

Brinklow Road, Binley, COVENTRY, West Midlands, CV3 2AB

Telephone
01603 895500

Type

Type:

Abseiling

COVENTRY

An action-packed one-hour introduction to high ropes life is now open just a stone's throw from Coventry city centre.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - City Centre to Yardley to Birmingham Airport to Acocks Green

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Type

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Cycling Tour

An almost completely traffic free route from Birmingham city centre using shared paths, greenways, canal towpaths and parks. This is a fantastic route for all the family.