Location: Birmingham
Top Things to do in Birmingham
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Birmingham, England
The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
Restaurants in Birmingham
1. RSPB Sandwell Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Our nature reserve stands at the eastern entrance to Sandwell Valley and is a great starting point for exploring this unique wildlife corridor running all the way through to West Bromwich town centre. You'll find the hedgerows full of finches and thrushes in winter and warblers in summer. From the Lakeside hide you can see flocks of ducks, geese and swans and wading birds all year-round. Facilities: Visitor centre Car park : The main visitor centre car park is accessed via a Tarmac road with some quite severe speed bumps. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and has spaces for 30 vehicles. Toilets Disabled toilets Baby-changing facilities Picnic area Group bookings accepted Good for walking Pushchair friendly Refreshments available: Hot drinks Cold drinks Snacks
Reviewed By xEclairax - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Great place to visit i come here often, very relaxing walk round the lake friendly little robins and blue tits if your lucky you will also see the green parakeets
2. Cannon Hill Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 802 reviews
This park features historic gardens that have been influenced by the gardenesque style of planting, which features exotic plants brought to the British Isles from all parts of the world.
Reviewed By rjotton - Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Visited here today after the wildlife park a little walk away and it was lovely nice and relaxing walk round lots to do boating lake mini fairground really good access for the disabled car park free if you have a blue badge would highly recommend this lovely tea room in the park nicely priced not too expensive wide range of food children's menu available will be hooding back again and again
3. City Centre Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
A calm and quiet oasis located close to the International Convention Centre, which offers small and well-tended gardens of exotic-looking plants along with plenty of benches to just sit and relax.
4. Lickey Hills Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 633 reviews
A favorite area for hikers and mountain bikers, this 524-acre park consists of many trees, marshes and trees including a wide variety of wildlife.
Reviewed By Aamnaaamna - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Caught a pretty sunset. I bet the sunrise looks mad cuter? Come here regularly, feels safe and is clean.
5. Blakesley Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Grade II* Tudor house built c.1590. Wonderful gardens, shop, Herb Garden Cafe and family friendly events. Part of Birmingham Museums Trust. Site currently closed to the public due to COVID-19.
Reviewed By veldac2013 - Bloxwich, United Kingdom
Excellent tour of the house - today’s theme and talk was about ‘Women in Tudor Times’ as it is International Women’s Day this month. Friendly and incredibly knowledgeable volunteers and staff. House is run by the council but they have teamed up with the National Trust enabling half price entry - well worth £7 for two adults. Had the cream tea in the Herb Cafe. Very well presented with really friendly staff. Would thoroughly recommend. A hidden little gem of a property.
6. New Hall Valley Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 966mattn - Olton, United Kingdom
Flanked by bits and bobs of surviving historical buildings and soundtracked lightly by the gentle babble of Plants Brook, this bucolic corridor is a fine way to stroll through an alternative version of Sutton Coldfield. One that is rustic and bursting with nature and gives a sense of it all being totally unencroached by any hustle, or bustle.
7. Waseley Hills Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By B3363
Great location with superb views for miles in all directions. Excellent children's play area with large picnic space. The onsite Tea Room serves quality home baked cakes and excellent tea and coffee etc., all at very reasonable prices. Located just a few minutes from Junction 4 of the M5 makes this an ideal spot to break up a long journey as well as a suitable afternoon destination.
8. Winterbourne House and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,078 reviews
The Garden, tea room and shop are open daily 10.30pm to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm). The House remains closed until further notice. Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.
Reviewed By hayla-lales - England, United Kingdom
Went here around four months ago with my friends. It's so beautiful and peaceful here. No noise from the city, it's in an almost countryfied area. Really lustrous, colourful gardens, with various little areas that are a little bit different and unique to each other. They have an orchard, a gorgeous Japanese bridge over a small pond, glass houses full of succulents and cacti, some really exquisite sites there, and all in its just a relaxing, pleasent walk through that you can take your time strolling around in, for as long as you want. House we couldn't see, but had some afternoon tea there and sat outside, good prices for tea and cake, really delicious as well. Not sure if the cakes are made there or bought in, or if they have the same cakes through the year or change the options around, but they have a good selection to pick from. Definitely will try and go back there when they're able to open the house to the public.
9. Moseley Park and Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Moseley is a fantastic part of Birmingham with its farmers and arts markets, but what makes it particularly special and unique is having at its centre, the Park and Pool. This historic park, with some 300 years of history, is run by a charitable trust. The Park was originally a major part of the gardens of the Moseley Hall estate which were designed by the famous landscape gardener Humphry Repton.
Reviewed By wendyanddavid536 - Solihull, United Kingdom
We came to Moseley Park and Pool as part of Birmingham Heritage Week 2020. Not normally open to the public, it is a lovely place with huge grassy areas, trees and a large pond with abundant wildlife - many different bird species, and large fish could be clearly seen in the pool.
10. Martineau Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
A beautiful, free entry community garden. A wildlife oasis, a haven of tranquility or a great destination for outdoor adventure, there are 2.5 acres of organically managed landscape to explore. Twisting paths meander past woodland, orchard, ponds, formal garden, an earth oven, a shipwreck children’s play area and more. Discover what a community garden is and Martineau Gardens’ role in providing a wildlife home so close to Birmingham city centre.
Reviewed By kitchenmouse2016
Almost on top of a very busy road junction is to be found a community garden. A real hidden gem, and a part of the countryside just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A fairly inconspicuous entrance leads into a small car park. There are vegetable plots, fruit trees, a children’s play area, paths & areas full of a variety of plants to be explored. In the middle of the woodland area, there was an array of bird song to be heard, it really did feel as if you were in the countryside. An area was in process of being constructed, being supported by Jo Malone of London- a courtyard area. Although no formal refreshments available there did appear to be a kitchen area in the process of being completed in one of the newer buildings . A notice did advise you to ask a member of staff for a cuppa! Toilet facilities were available. Although no entrance charge, I got the impression they rely on donations & presumably support from visiting schools as there are educational facilities set up. Income is also generated from the sale of plants & garden produce. It was just beautiful to sit on one of the many benches & take time out & relax. Well worth a visit!
