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 Railway magic |
670 Warwick Road Tyseley Birmingham B11 2HL United Kingdom +44 121 707 4696 |
The museum lies three miles east of Birmingham city centre, located on a former site of a Great Western Railway steam shed and locomotive works. The museum is now home to a dozen steam locomotives, ranging from the 7029 "Clun Castle" to "Henry" the industrial tank engine. Visitors can see the exhibits from outside, revolving on the fully operational turntable, and inside the work shop. Admission: £2.50 adults, £1.25 concs. (Free admission M-F term time). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Mark Ellis |
 Photo: Mark Ellis |
 A river runs through it |
Cole Valley Birmingham B28 0DB United Kingdom |
Birmingham's rivers are hardly high profile, the city being more readily synonymous with canals, but they are important nonetheless. A few years ago the Cole, a tributary of the Severn, was both neglected and dirty. Now, a regeneration project known as Project Kingfisher has helped to change all that. Located to the east of the city center, a series of river valley walks has been developed giving local people a chance to enjoy a valuable natural resource. Well-made paths make the Cole Valley an enjoyable waterside walk of up to 12 miles from the outskirts into the city center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Martin Hartland  |
 Local park life |
Acocks Green Birmingham B27 United Kingdom +44 121 706 5882 |
In the Acocks Green/Hall Green area, to the south-east of the city centre, Fox Hollies Park covers some 40 acres. The land was originally purchased by the council in the 1920s for the then princely sum of over £3,000. A stream runs through the park and once provided power for a mill—long since demolished —which was one of many in the area (nearby Sarehole Mill is a rare survivor). There are mature trees, and more have been planted in the last decade. There is also a lake, which is stocked with various species of fish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
