Leasowes Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Woodgate Valley Country Park is a 450 acre area of countryside in the centre of Bartley Green and Quinton. There are many mixed, mature hedgerows, meadows, woodland, and small ponds. The Bournbrook runs through the park. It is a place where visitors to go for a leisurely walk, observe wildlife, walk the dog or ride horses. Visitors can also get away from the noise, traffic and buildings of the city.

Haden Hill House Museum in Cradley Heath is a late Victorian gentleman's residence furnished in period style, surrounded by 55 acres of award-winning parkland. Although the Victorian house is furnished as a museum with Victorian objects, Haden Old Hall is now largely a shell with some furniture and interpretation after it was damaged by fire and partly restored. It is now a perfect setting for the small and intimate wedding ceremonies.

Warley Woods is a 100-acre public park in the Warley district of Smethwick, in Sandwell, in the West Midlands of England. It was a a mix of woodland, open meadow and a nine hole golf course. The small stream which once ran through the site is now filled in. The park holds a Green Flag Award. The site has been managed since 2004 by Warley Woods Community Trust which is committed to its long term improvement and maintenance.

Lightwoods Park is a public park in Bearwood in the West Midlands, England. It lies on the northwest side of Hagley Road, which here forms the boundary between Birmingham and the borough of Sandwell. As well as being a great place for children and families to explore – with a skate park, play area and more – Lightwoods House is also a fantastic wedding venue.

Saltwells Nature Reserve is one of the largest urban nature reserves in the UK. It is home to ancient bluebell woods, dragonfly filled wetlands and orchid covered grasslands making it well worth exploring. The reserve, created in 1981, covers 247 acres and includes Saltwells Wood and part of Netherton Hill within its boundaries. The reserve encloses two Sites of Special Scientific Interest and one scheduled ancient monument.

The Clent Hills lie 10 miles south-west of Birmingham city centre in Clent, Worcestershire, England. It is the most popular hillwalking hill in the range, although it is not often mentioned because the whole area is referred to as Clent Hills. Just under a million visitors a year are estimated to come to the hills, making them Worcestershire's most popular non-paying attraction.