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This feature is devoted to a showcase of wonderful trees to be found across Birmingham and the West Midlands, particularly in its many great parks and green open spaces.
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From scarce mammals like water voles and polecats to dragonflies and kingfishers, and a huge variety of plant life, there is much to treasure and so many places to visit across the city.
This feature from our community looks at houses and gardens that you can visit in the West Midlands Region that are owned by the National Trust. Take a look, then go and visit.
In and around Birmingham, there is so much to enjoy with great parks, open spaces, canals, nature and wildlife. There are so many spaces for people to visit and enjoy.
Birmingham is often referred to as being at the heart of Britain’s canal network. With over 100 miles of canals to explore, it’s easy to see why so take our feature and enjoy!
The Bournville Cricket Ground was developed as the Men's Recreation Grounds in 1896. Used throughout the year for cricket, football, hockey and bowls. The Pavilion here was built in 1902.
Top Green Park is a small park in the City of Coventry, running along the Warwick Road, from Spencer Road towards Kenilworth Road.
War Memorial Park is a large park south of Coventry City Centre. It opened in 1921 in tribute the people of Coventry who lost their lives during the First World War (1914-18).
Coronation Gardens is situated in Dudley Town Centre between Priory Road and The Broadway. It is the location of the Dudley War Memorial and the 1939 Apollo fountain statue by William Bloye.
Osler Street Park or Osler Street Play Area is a small park in Ladywood near Edgbaston Reservoir. Sustrans had a trio of statues installed here during February 2023.
Cannon Hill Park is the most popular park in Birmingham covering 250 acres. It consists of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas and was opened to visitors in 1873.
The Garden of Remembrance in West Bromwich, also called the Memorial Gardens is on the High Street. Also located here is Highfields House, the Sandwell Register Office.
The Lanchester Car Monument was made in 1995 by Tim Tolkien, to commemorate the work of Frederick William Lanchester. Located in Bloomsbury Park, near Oliver Street.
A pocket park in Nechells called Hope Gardens between Aston Church Road and Nechells Park Road. Features a childrens play area and basketball court.
Dudley Castle dates to as early as the 11th century and was in used until the 18th century. Dudley Zoo opened around the castle in 1937. Located at Castle Hill in Dudley.
Loxton REC Play Park is a park in Nechells, Birmingham, between Duddeston Manor Road and Great Francis Street. The B4132 towards Duddeston.
Mount Street Park is located in Nechells, Birmingham on Mount Street and Cuckoo Road. There is a play area in this small park, not far from Star City and the Grand Union Canal.
Erksine Street Pocket Park (name to be confirmed) is a small park in the Vauxhall or Nechells area of Birmingham. Near a housing estate, and the Cross City Line.
Rowheath Playing Fields in Bournville. Between Bournville Lane, Selly Oak Road and Heath Road. Football is played by many teams on Sunday's.
Between the 2nd and the 18th of September 2022, Birmingham hosted an amazing garden full of colour, beauty and natural diversity called PoliNations which has opened up many conversations.
The Pendigo Lake is located at the National Exhibition Centre (Birmingham NEC). It is near Resorts World Birmingham, Resorts World Arena, and faces the exteriors of Halls 1 and 5.
The Bournbrook Sports Pitches were built during 2017-18 and are used for hockey and football. They were used for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games during July and August 2022.
Northfield Community Garden, formerly known as Northfield Arts Forum Gardens, is located on Lockwood Road and Sir Herbert Austin Way in Northfield, Birmingham.
Outside of St Chad's Cathedral is now a lawn with trees at St Chad's Circus. This was developed following the demolition of the old island and subways around 2006-7.
St George's Park is on Great Hampton Row. It was developed in the years following the demolition of St George's Church, Newtown in 1960-61. War memorial and a tomb survive here.
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