Parks & nature in Birmingham

Barston Lakes

Solihull

Carp fishing by the day or night on a Solihull lake, with tickets running from a few hours up to a full 24.

CaféCard onlyParkingToilets+1 more

Bodenham Arboretum

Kidderminster · ages 3-16

Fifteen pools, an island to spot from the path, and a working farm to walk round on gravel trails that mostly cope with a buggy.

Baby changeCaféDog friendlyFree parking+6 more

Cannock Chase Forest

Rugeley

AONB forest trails near Rugeley - free forest, paid parking.

ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+1 more

Clowes Wood Nature Reserve

Solihull

Free woodland walking trails with a proper bluebell show in spring, and mud underfoot once winter sets in.

Dog friendlyParking

Earlswood Lakes

Solihull

Flat towpaths round three lakes for a slow walk and some birdwatching, with free parking on site.

Free parkingToilets

Essington Farm

Wolverhampton

Pick your own strawberries or pumpkins, ride the tractor trailer out to the field, then eat at the farm restaurant afterwards.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBirthday partiesBooking required+10 more

Garden Organic

Coventry

A working organic garden near Coventry where you wander veg beds, a glasshouse, ponds and container displays on a booked tour.

Booking requiredWheelchair accessible

Golden Beach Karaoke Bar 黄金海岸KTV

Leicester

Adults-only private karaoke rooms in Leicester city centre, from 5pm to 2am, with cocktails and food brought to your table.

Birthday partiesFood on siteParty rooms

Heart of England Forest Coxmere Wood

Stratford-upon-Avon

Free waymarked forest walks with den building and bug hunting through holiday clubs, no ticket needed.

Outdoor playParking

J R Clarke & Partners Manor Farm Fruits

Tamworth · ages 2-8

Strawberry and raspberry picking, a maize maze and a straw pyramid to climb, on a farm that books up so plan ahead.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBlue badge parking+5 more

Jephson Gardens

Leamington Spa

Free gardens with a lake full of ducks, a play area in Mill Gardens, and flowerbeds and sculptures to wander past on the way.

Accessible toiletBaby changeOutdoor playPicnics allowed+3 more

Leasowes Park

Halesowen

A free woodland and meadow park for walking, duck feeding and picnics, open round the clock with no entry fee.

Dog friendlyFree parkingPicnic areaPicnics allowed

Little Aston Recreation Ground

Sutton Coldfield

A free park with a trim trail to clamber over, wildlife events through the year, and an ice cream man parked up for teas and soft drinks.

Mary Stevens Park

Stourbridge

Free water play, a big playground and a duck pond in one park, with a café for when everyone's soaked and hungry.

Accessible toiletCaféDog friendlyFree parking+3 more

Meriden Park Parkour Park

Birmingham

Free outdoor bars and concrete obstacles for pull ups, parkour moves and street workout drills.

Outdoor play

Moseley Park and Pool

Birmingham

Eleven acres of parkland, a lake with fish and water fowl, and a free Wednesday opening that's the easiest way in.

Accessible toiletPublic transport nearbySensory friendlyToilets+1 more

Nottingham Beach

Nottingham

A free pop-up beach with sand, a pool and paid rides in the middle of the city, open all summer.

Card onlyCash onlyToilets

Oakes Farm Shop

Coventry

A farm shop and butchery with a proper on-site café, good for a slow breakfast or a sit-down afternoon tea rather than a big day of activities.

CaféFree parkingFood on sitePushchair friendly+1 more

Oaklands Recreation Ground

Birmingham

A free recreation ground with two play areas, a skate spot, basketball court and jogging routes to wear out any age.

Outdoor playParking

Stanleys Farm Shop & Pick Your Own

Kidderminster

Head out to the fields and fill a basket with whatever's ready, strawberries in summer, sprouts once winter comes round.

The Halloween Farm (at Cattows Farm)

Heather

Heather - seasonal Halloween farm with pumpkin patch, harvest ride, Trick or Treat Street and circus

Booking requiredFree parkingToiletsBaby change+2 more

The Lakes at Lavender Hall

Coventry · ages 12-16

Open-water swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and wood-fired saunas by the lake, booked online and strictly for ages 12 and up.

Booking requiredCaféFood on site

Wappenbury Wood Nature Reserve

Rugby

A free waymarked woodland trail with bluebells in spring and old trees worth stopping to guess the age of.

Free parkingPushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible

Ward End Park

Birmingham

A lake to walk round, a playground to burn through an afternoon on, and courts for tennis or basketball if you've brought a ball.

Warley Woods

Smethwick

Free woodland park with a play area, sledging slopes when it snows, and trails that make for a proper muddy wander.

Accessible toiletBike parkingCaféDog friendly+8 more

Waseley Hills Country Park

Birmingham

Free hills to climb, an adventure play area and waymarked trails, with a café for when everyone's flagged.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingCafé+8 more

Wightwick Manor and Gardens

Wolverhampton

Arts and Crafts house and gardens near Wolverhampton - orchards, pools and formal planting.

ToiletsParkingCaféPicnic area+3 more