Sandwell Valley
Woodland,
farmland and green space in West Bromwich
800ha/2,000 acres
Country park
West Midlands
A green lung straddling the M5 motorway in the middle of the Birmingham and the Black Country conurbation, originally a manorial estate. As well as woodland, open space, the remains of an old abbey and lakes, including the popular Swan Pool, there are two working farms, one of them run on the model of a Victorian farm. Many good local walks and nature trails: a trail guide is available from the farms in the park.
Accessibility
Contact the
park
(below) for details.
Public transport
Regular, frequent buses connect the park with West Bromwich, Great Barr and Sutton Coldfield. The nearest station is the Hawthorns, a short walk away with rail and Midland Metro services from central Birmigham. The next Metro station, Kenrick Park, is nearer still. See the Birmingham regional page for more.
Maps
- Explorer 220
- More about maps
Paths and routes
Contacts
- Sandwell Park Farm Salter’s Lane, West Bromwich
B71 4BG, tel 0121 553 0220
www.sandwellvalley.com