Since getting a dog we are always looking for dog friendly places and Himley Halls grounds are…read moreperfect! They have parking (£1.80 all day), Golf course & hire, cafe, toilets and even water bowls for the thirsty doggies. Beautiful walks and even got a stream you can trek along. The food in the cafe is basic but good. My only criticism was the toilets where closed so we had quite a walk to get to the other toilets located by the hall. My mom has trouble getting around and nearly had to go in the bushes lol. Thankfully we got there in time! Overall great place for anyone who likes a good trek and ideal for dog owners.

Located in the old grounds of Himley Hall which was the home of the Earl of Dudley . Theres…read moreopenland , woods , fishing lake and a public golf course . They have many big events here such as the usual bonfire night but also music events , wedding fairs etc .

One of Birmingham's lesser known parks, and all the better for it, if you ask me! We really are…read moreblessed / spoiled over in the south of the city when it comes to parks - there seems to be one every few hundred yards - from large, countryside-equse open spaces like Warley Woods and the Lickeys, to ornate urban parks like Cannon Hill Park. This place is a little of both - the large open space that dominates it provides a lovely respite from the bustle of Harborne, and the gardens that border it are well kept and a legacy of the park's Victorian roots. A great little park - much recommended!

Queens Park is one of Birmingham's best parks in my opinion, its very secluded and not very known…read moreabout and all the better for it! We don't have many great outdoor spaces in Harborne so its a great place for young children, teenagers and adults too. Its has a great open large space, people come here to play football, tennis (has 2 tennis courts), basketball (has a basketball court). Has a playground area for young children. Very popular with dog walkers, joggers and cyclists. Ive been here day and night and never had any trouble, the gardens are well kept and very pretty in every season. There is 2 car parks available on site which is free, space available for disabled vehicles too. A great little park!

Not the greatest of parks truth be told and its not a park I go to that often. I guess you could…read moresay this is a park for children who are under the age of nine although there are skateboard ramps for skateboarders out there. The park is right behind Hill Top Library (B70 0RZ) as well as the Hill Top Community Centre. There is a field close by where you can go for a jog or even take your mates along and play football. There are also basketball courts as well so if you do fancy a game basketball, then you might want to go to Hill Top Park. I wouldn't it is a fantastic park but its not the worst. If you are local and have any children, this park is OK for those that want to go on the swings, go on the slides or even climb the monkey bars.

Living in a flat means that, unless I sit on the car park, my outdoors dining options are zero…read more That's why I'm a huge fan of Haden Hill Park. It is my nearest park and where I tend to head with my picnic basket as soon as the weather gets warm and sunny. Haden Hill Park slopes down towards Halesowen from the Old Hill entrance on Barrs Road. It has a bowling green, tennis courts and a good playground for children. There's normally an ice cream van on the car park, ideal for grabbing the obligatory Calippo or Cider Refresher. The top part of the park is landscaped, with formal gardens for Haden Hill House. But as you walk downward, everything gets a bit wild, with overgrown ferns and towering trees. You can have quite an invigorating walk around the place and it feels like you've been out in the countryside.

Living only a 5 minute drive from Haden Hill Park has its perks. Not only are we allowed to head…read moredown if we fancy a chilled afternoon in this surprisingly nice weather (jinx) but we are also able to take out 11 year old Labrador down for a stroll. The picaresque park is great for a kickabout amongst friends or a romantic picnic for two. My friends and I have been visiting the park, kicking a ball about there for years and consider it one of our favourite spots to meet up as a group. The higher end of the park has a tennis court, which admittedly over the years has become less and less appealing due to weathering etc, a basketball court and Haden Hill House, worth a visit if you've never been. Fingers crossed the weather remains as it has been over the past week or so and Haden Hill could be in for an invasion this summer. Overall, I would definitely recommend a trip to the park, providing the weather is half decent, the park can he the basis of a great day out for friends families and even couples.

My experience here will be quite different to anyone else's. Earlier this year my company got the…read moreokay on a music video idea that required a tribal forest location,mine with an array of different locations and setting opportunities, but at the same time has striking vistas for the wide shots. When i told the crew I had the perfect location that was 10 minuets from home they thought I was crazy, until I messaged them over the pictures of this hidden landscape. The nature reserve it's self needs some cleaning up, part of the reason I liked this place was party due to its messy nature, but in any other eyes but a film makers this is a bad point. The clay hills looks amazing in the sun light and the paths are clear and easy to navigate, there's a small fishing spot around the bottom of the valley but I've never seen any fish in there (except the one we put in) The view from the top is beautiful and it can give the impression turning the middle of nowhere at times but a trolley stuck in a tree or a dirty old tyre will bring you back to reality. The pub just outside the reserve is nice and has always been one of my personal favourites, foods good and cheap too. The nature sculpture walk is really interesting, some cool wooden, carvings to have a ponder at. Just try and catch it in a good day where the wardens have had chance to tidy up. To view the video we made here check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5cqwcVQCE8&sns=em

An area of woodland , open fields , canals and a large reservoir . The nature reserve is dominated…read moreby a large quarry which provided clay fir the local brickworks . Its q great place for walking the dogs . There is a sculpture trail but being of wood its all starting to rot . Theres a great bridge over the canal where you get a perfect echo .

This leisure center has a swimming pool, gym and all sorts of courts available. It is cheap to go…read moreswimming and the gym is around £20. The private courts for tennis, badminton and football are quite cheap if you split the prices! Also there is a cafe right at the top overlooking the pool. Great for that after work-out snack!

I used to love this place as a child, it never gets old though! The swimming pool is brilliant, it…read morehas waves and water choots. There are lots of lockers aswell to keep your stuff in while you swim and the changing rooms and showers are clean. The prices are alright, but i would say it is definately worth trying out the pool.

Love this area. Especially nice at dawn with the mist rising from the ponds. Have always met like…read moreminded folk along the trails. If you like mature or feeding the wildlife then I would 100% recommend.

On the edge of Dudley this old coal mine and brick works joins up with Himley Hall and a wide belt…read moreof countryside to make up areas of woods , lakes, open land and park . There is also an classic park for kids and an outdoor adventure place . Theres also a miniture railway and cafe . And of course Himley Hall and lakes just down the way . Of and the public golf course too . Views right over Shropshire.

This is an area of mainly woodland concentrated on the old limestone workings that fed the iron…read moreworkings of the Black Country . The views off the top are amazing particulary at night . The place is famous for the Seven Sisters Caverns and the wealth of fossils that have been dug from the Silurian Limestone . The place is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated a Geological Nature Reserve but theres loads of wildlife too.

Leasowes park and woodland covers over 140 acres, including the Halesowen Golf Club. The Leasowes…read morePark is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes i have seen. They have also been designed by a poet from the 18th century called William Shenstone (if your interested in history). The area consist of wooded hillsides, scenic grasslands and small lakes and streams. Free parking is available at the Leasowes Lane entrance. It's natural and in areas very wild, isolated and utterly without basic facilities. But having said that its great for getting back to basics for a proper old school adventure! Spend the day hiking, have a mini beast finding safari, or have the hide and seek tournament of your lives... there is lots of fun to be had here! This public space is a great bit of wilderness in a heavily industrialised area. A great place to come to escape from it all. A much used and loved place for family recreation, couples, friends alike. There are a few must see features to find like the bridge over the water feature, this place is great as you'll find nothing but green here. it truly is Lovely!

This is a lovely and green parkland located just away from Halesowen town centre. It was landscaped…read moreto closely resemble the natural environment, so there are lots of trees and winding pathways to help you explore the sizeable (143 acre) space. There is a fishing pond with a well-trodden path that takes about 20 minutes to walk around. It is a pleasant stroll through the woodland up to the golf course. The main problem is accessing the park by car as it can only be reached from the downhill carriageway of Mucklow's Hill.

This is a lovely and peaceful park, which I enjoy cycling to when I have the time. I like to come…read morehere with a book and some snacks and just chill out under one of the many beautiful trees. It is very green and also has a stream running through the centre of it. There is also a path that goes through the park and so it is easy for those on bikes, those with wheelchairs and those with pushchairs to venture through. It is great for children to come and play in here and I have often seen kids in the summer playing in the stream. There are a couple of benches situated in the park too, although I think that it is great to bring your own blanket and choose your own place to sit in the park. It is a tranquil and pretty place to come and chill out in.