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 Back to nature |
Eachelhurst Road Pype Hayes Birmingham B24 0QL United Kingdom +44 121 351 7007 |
It's nice to know that battles with developers can sometimes be won. This park covers nearly 30 acres of land some five miles to the north-east of Birmingham city centre; land that was to have been built on until the council finally purchased it a few years ago. The site comprises ponds, woodland and a wildflower meadow providing a home for various species of wildlife. Various events are held at the park throughout the year, including birdwatching, conservation workshops and nature rambles - phone for more information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Fiona Ridger |
 Photo: trevgrant88 |
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Royal park of special scientific interest |
Park Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 6BU United Kingdom +44 121 355 6370 |
Without doubt, this is Birmingham's largest park. It comprises more than 2,400 acres in the north of the city and has been designated a site of special scientific interest. It lies in the suburb of Sutton Coldfield, a Royal town that has been within the city boundaries since 1974. Different habitats include woodland and heath and there is a ranger service that looks after the park and its visitors. There is a visitor centre here and various events take place throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Lee Jordan  |
 Photo: Pete Marshall |
 Photo: Helen Eden |
 Photo: Paul Limbrick |
 Photo: Carl Savage |
 Photo: B44 |
 Photo: Luke Lanchester |
 Photo: Steve Plowman |
 Photo: Aff |
 Photo: Brian Smith |
 Photo: Rachel A Webley |
 Photo: Paul Kenney |
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Natural history in action |
Park Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2YT United Kingdom +44 121 355 6370 |
This national nature reserve park covers 2,400 acres of natural beauty with woodland, heaths, wetland and pools. The park contains a rich variety of wildlife, and birds such as kestrels, pheasants, plovers and buntings have been sighted here. Volunteer conservationists and park rangers help to keep this reserve in order and cattle have been restored to part of the park in order to keep young birch trees from entirely taking over areas of land. A cafe and restaurant is also open to those who work up a hunger on their rambles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Brian Smith |
 Photo: Sheng Li |
 Photo: Josh Holmes |
 Photo: Dan Hart |
 Photo: Alex Crow |
 Photo: paul harris |