Public pools in Birmingham

“What a beautiful place to walk around and see many birds. The Visitor hut wasn't open when we went on Sunday but there are toilets, café, and small shops at Middleton Hall a short walk from the car park. £4 parking for non members.”

“Gheluvelt Park Gheluvelt Park is a beautiful and peaceful green space, perfect for a relaxing walk or a quick break from the city. The park is well-maintained, with clean paths, lovely gardens, and plenty of places to sit. There’s a nice mix of open areas, trees, and a small lake that attracts ducks and birds. It’s great for families, runners, or anyone who just wants some fresh air. A really pleasant spot to visit in Worcester.”

“I've recently been traveling to many of the green spaces around North Birmingham in search of wildlife. Although this is a small country park, the abundance of wildlife is there to see. Today I have Blackcap, Long Tailed Tit, Buzzard, Whitethroat, Parakeets, Chiffchaffs (all in my photos) other birds I have seen on my walk include, Goldfinches, Robins, Wrens, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Magpies, Crows and I heard that a muntjac deer was seen today as well. Newhall Valley Country Park is a hidden paradise in an urban area.”

“Very well kept and looked after. A lovely little 15 min walk around to feed the ducks and let the kids play in the park.”

“My three kids have been to GSA for the last few years. The improvements in their swimming and confidence in the water have been worth every penny, and the enthusiasm and genuine sense of care from the likes of Lillia and Dan who have coached my current two kids has been stand out (a big compliment as I know through running my own coaching business the challenge of developing and retaining exceptional coaches)”

“I love walking my dog around the boating lake and watching the boats when the club has an event. I am, however, very worried about the Environment Agency’s plans to flood the parkway as part of a scheme to allow development downstream. We need to protect our green spaces. Weoley Hill and Manor parks are also included. People need to know so they can object to it. It will involve 3 metre high embankments being built and the relocation of the old boat house. Having recently seen the sewage on the path in Bournville Park - How can we be sure there won’t be sewage in the flood waters as well?”

“Fab family day out. We had the pool yo ourselves. Great value”

“A hive of exquisite artifacts which were all handmade by expert hands. Had a great day out with my grandson, bits of shopping in the Mac stores, a walk around the park, in a sunny, but chilly day, all fresh and so worthy the outing.x”

“What a lovely diverse park! There is a complete mix of landscaped parklands, wildflower meadows, small woodlands, and a mixture of ponds. Access is easy. There are a whole number of tarmac routes - perfect for gentle strolls and those either less able or with push chairs to enjoy this lovely place and for those that want a path a little less travelled, then there are plenty of grass rides, open meadows and paths weaving between the woods. This place is both dog and child friendly ❤️”

“Lickey Hills Country Park is a lovely place to relax and unwind. It’s perfect for spending quality time with family and friends, whether you want to enjoy a picnic, go for a walk, or simply take in the fresh air. The atmosphere is pleasant and peaceful, with plenty of open space and beautiful natural surroundings. A great spot for a day out.”

“Been here many times over the years but came today as part of a nature themed walk. There is a small car park at the main entrance with bike racks just further in the site. Such a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to be absorbed in the natural beauty. Vast range of trees, plants and birds. There is a map of the site at the entrance to help plan your walk and identify places of interest. You need to wear sensible shoes as sections of the paths are muddy, especially after rainfall. Great place to bring children as it really is a wild playground for them. Those in wheelchairs will find parts of the site difficult to access. No toilets here.”

“Besutiful always but especially lovely in the winter sunshine. Beautiful scenery and great walks. Lovely early signs of spring today in a later visit than the winter views. There was an interesting outdoor art exhibition too. New since my previous visit: on going work on one of the bowling greens. It looks as though it's going to become a formal garden.”

“Amazing place! I deem this to be the park to find most wildlife in Birmingham I found herons egrets a rabbit a woodpecker mice tadpoles tiny frogs big frogs a fox and even a crayfish? And in the good weather seasons I take a walk here every evening! I even feed ducks and found adorable baby ducks coots moorhens and swans! This place used to have geese but now I don't know where they are.. But that's ok... there are also berries that grow here they're pretty sweet! And apples! But.. the apples never seem to ripe.”

“I can't believe I've never been here before and it's only a few miles from home. There are some lovely walks, lakes with swans and ducks on and the motorway! The further you get into the woods the less you hear the motorway noise. Well worth a visit to enjoy nature and recharge your batteries. There are toilets in the courtyard by the tearoom and others near the cycle hire place. The tearoom is lovely and the staff are too. They're very friendly and accommodating.”

“Lovely place, this park is massive and really well maintained. I personally love the lake side with swans… there is a children play area and great summer splash area.. outdoor gym equipments also available… There is a massive car park available, on payment and also toilets available too!! There are benches everywhere and really nice picnic areas too!!!”

“Nice park, very spacious and lots of places to walk around. Good for kids, bike trails, and for picnics. There is a place where kids can play in the water but was under maintenance when I visited”

“Great Victorian park with cafe, lake, bowling green, paved walks, benches and bandstand. Extensive playground, car park close by football pitches. Main gate modelled on Buckingham Palace”

“Nice walks , very relaxing, lots of different trails and wildlife to be seen, free parking.”

“Lots more to do in here than we expected, thought it'd only take an hour but the kids found lots to do. The staff were all really friendly and the kids loved all the characters hidden around the castle”

“I had an awesome picnic time with my friends and family. There were games for most age groups, it was a great time.”

“The most Dynamic park. In Kidderminster. So, so beautiful. With lovely wildlife there. A perfect place for a picnic and loverly walks, now we have the weather and not far from Tesco Express, for your picnic needs. It does pay to advertise!!!”

“What can I say amazing first time experience here, will definitely be back, fresh air, clean walking paths very friendly people, loads more to explore next time we come.”

“Enjoyable walk through the woods across the Severn Valley Railway track to the reservoir where you have a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and of the River Severn. Relatively easy access along the path from the road although be prepared for the incline coming back up!”

“Love all the play facilities The children's play area is safe & well maintained Also used the outdoor table tennis table ( we take our own bats & balls) Plenty of spaces for youngsters to run around and/ or ride little bikes. A favourite park in the area”

“This was a lovely walk around a lake, with good bird life, plenty of fish topping and leaping, and there must be a Heronery near as we saw about 20 fly into the lake, plenty of butterflies on the wing, a few information boards would be useful and some road signs, the map was a bit faded, a few more benches would be nice to sit and watch the wildlife, overall it was a great visit.”

“Solihull Malvern Park is a lovely place to visit. The park offers plenty of green spaces and recreational activities for people of all ages. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to this park for anyone looking for a relaxing outdoor experience.”

“Natural landscape full of wildlife, with bird spotting information, boardwalks and small bridges over wetlands, set right in the middle of a suburban area. Historic mill pond, with the remnants of the mill wheel and race, dating back almost 300 years, all cared for by a volunteering workforce. A pair of swans live here and have five our six signets each year. You can watch them grow over the months from fluffy little grey things into the majestic beasts they are. A haven of nature and natural beauty.”

“It was lovely there didn't even know it existed glad we found it though”

“The pool was beautiful, not too deep and very comfortable for swimming. There was plenty of room in the water as it wasn’t crowded at all. The changing rooms were spacious with many cubicles, which made everything easy. We really enjoyed our time there and would love to return.”

“Yeah, great place for all your park-related needs if you need those things and you are in Droitwich.”