Kings Norton Park down the Pershore Road South

While I've been to Kings Norton many times over the years, I've only had one proper walk into Kings Norton Park way back in 2011. Back in 2009 I passed it on the way down the Pershore Road South to Kings Norton Village. And only skimmed it from Westhill Road in 2016. The park is down the hill from Kings Norton Station and Cotteridge. There is a Recreation Ground opposite.

Kings Norton Park

This park is located down on the Pershore Road South in Kings Norton, between Kings Norton Station and Cotteridge to the north and the old Kings Norton village to the south. Westhill Road is to the west while Camp Lane is to the north. You can also approach the park from Wychall Lane, and is on the no 45 and 47 bus routes.

There is a group called the Friends of Kings Norton Park. A group of local volunteers who come together to improve and protect the park and neighbour playing fields. (There blog has not been updated since 2014).

There is a 2 kilometre walking route in the park, as well as a skatepark and a playground. The River Rea flows to the northern edge of the park. National Cycle Network route number 5 passes through the park, and it is also part of the Rea Valley Route.

2009

My first indirect photos of Kings Norton Park were taken on a walk down the Pershore Road South. Starting in Bournville, then passing Cotteridge and going down to the old Kings Norton village. This was when I started taking photos around Birmingham during April 2009.

Some views of the River Rea. There is at least two bridges on the Pershore Road South, so the first bigger one is definitely the River Rea. The other smaller bridge crosses an unnamed stream.

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Another view of the River Rea or an unnamed stream. This was 11 years ago, so I can't remember which bridge I took them from.

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The main path into Kings Norton Park with a pair of long paths, with flower beds on the grass in the middle.

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2011

My walk near the end of June 2011 through Kings Norton Park was my first proper walk around the park. Starting on Westhill Road. This is probably the River Rea (I used to think it was an unnamed stream).

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The main entrance on Westhill Road is similar to that on the Pershore Road South, they look identical. A pair of paths with flower beds in the middle of the lawn.

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The playground near the Westhill Road entrance to the park is also near a car park. (obviously during our current situation the playground is now closed). This was some kind of curved climbing frame for kids.

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Still in the playground, not sure what this is, with a pair of steps. Can't see if it has a slide. The view was towards the spire of St Nicholas's Church.

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Two pairs of swings in the playground.

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This was the slide in the playground here.

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Now over the the skatepark area of Kings Norton Park.

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The skatepark had many ramps for skateboarders and BMX bike riders to do crazy tricks on.

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It had graffiti all over it.

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Was loads of different sections of the skatepark with barriers at the higher levels.

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This was the lower section of the skatepark.

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Now onto a path with the trees mostly to the left.

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More trees as I got closer to the Pershore Road South.

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An old stone bench, which was off one of the paths from the main Pershore Road South entrance.

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Saw this wooden post. Sponsored by Birmingham City Council. Would assume it was installed by the Friends of Kings Norton Park. Possibly from some kind of floral trail?

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There was this dirt path through a pair of brick and stone gate posts, not far from the Pershore Road South entrance. I have never walked up here (I don't think).

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No path behind these brick and stone gateposts, just overgrown bushes (at the time).

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2016

Passed nearby again briefly back in February 2016. Again from Westhill Road, but this time I found some steps near the south west corner of the park. You can see the playground in the distance to the left. I started a walk from Kings Norton village from The Green and ended up going up Westhill Road.

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A look at the steps from Westhill Road. I did not go up these steps, or go into the park this time around.

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A cycling sign seen from Westhill Road outside of the park. The pavement is only on the left, not pavement on the right (if you are heading up to Camp Lane).

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Yellow and purple crocuses seen on the grass just outside of Kings Norton Park.

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The crocuses were on the roadside of the lawn, separated by the park barrier.

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Another look at the River Rea from Westhill Road, before I walked up Camp Lane to the Pershore Road South.

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I keep thinking I already had the photos in past years, so find it hard to find something new to take in Kings Norton. I wont be able to return again until the lockdown ends. It's been well over a year since I last got several buses to Kings Norton. Including when I last walked up the Stratford-on-Avon Canal to Kings Norton Junction. And even on those visits, never thought about going into Kings Norton Park again (the canal walk ended at the Kings Norton Recreation Ground and it was raining at the time).

Photos taken by Elliott Brown.

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Kings Norton Park on the August Bank Holiday Monday

My first walk around Kings Norton Park in many years. This was after visiting West Heath Park for the first time. More people in Kings Norton Park. Kids in the playground / play area, also at the Skate Park. Was also a group of cyclists who I later saw ride past Kings Norton Junction (via the Recreation Ground). Was nice to be back.

Kings Norton Park

Previous Kings Norton Park post here: Kings Norton Park down the Pershore Road South.

After the walk around West Heath Park, there was time in the morning for another park walk, so next we headed to Kings Norton Park. It's been years since I've last walked around it (at least once). Other than skimming it down the Pershore Road South, Camp Lane or Westhill Road. This time went around the field towards the Skate Park. Briefly left the park for the Kings Norton Recreation Ground and Kings Norton Junction (where the Stratford-on-Avon Canal meets the Worcester & Birmingham Canal). Before later walking back to the park. Earlier in the park I noticed a group of cyclists meeting up. Eight of them later rode through the Recreation Ground towards the canal junction, and I had to wait until they all went past me. Both green spaces are on the Rea Valley Route and National Cycle Network route 5. It was the August Bank Holiday Monday on the 31st August 2020.

Starting with crossing this footbridge over a stream (it's not the River Rea). Just at the end of the Shrub Garden.

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Saw this NAF (Northfield Arts Forum) sign about Domesday. The art of a stylised letter 'D' was painted by Thelma Coulson.

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Looking back at the Shrub Garden towards the playground / play area and car park.

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Into the field, and I noticed a lot of kids playing on the Skate Park ramps.

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No paths around here so you have to walk over the grass.

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The clouds were looking a bit grey, maybe a sign of later rain?

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Kids on skateboards, scooters and possibly bikes. Not seen it this busy before.

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Just the field and trees.

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There was that group of cyclists meeting in Kings Norton Park. They later rode out towards Kings Norton Junction and beyond.

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Sign on the Pershore Road South says that Kings Norton Park has been a public park since 1924.

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Later heading back into the park after the walk to and from Kings Norton Junction.

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The bridge crosses a small stream.

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Towards the trees to social distance from people walking their dog.

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Saw this sign about the Kings Norton Park Civic Garden.

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The Civic Garden leads towards the Pershore Road South entrance. The park exists thanks to the Birmingham Civic Society when they purchased the land in 1920.

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Another NAF sign, this time about the Grammar School. Suffragists mid-protest. Painting by Jenny McClaren.

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On the footpath in the tree covered canopy. This leads towards Westhill Road.

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Looking out over the field towards the playground / play area.

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The path continues on to the steps to Westhill Road. This time I left at the end of the path and walked back towards the car park.

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A wide open field with trees.

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There was more kids playing at this play area, but only a limited number allowed at one time.

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There is a small hill with a slide, and a couple of swings.

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Photos taken by Elliott Brown.

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