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Cannon Hill Park - This is me - Parks Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

I dont remember Cannon Hill park being so beautiful! Visited here recently as part of a food festival and was taken back by just how lovely the place is! Now my lack of realisation was probably due to the fact I was trying to avoid being bitten by the aggressive ducks that used to roll round the pond like a carte when I was a child.....but i was young.....and about half the size so they seemed a lot more intimidating at the time. I am happy to confirm I walked past them with ease this time around and had more time to enjoy the picturesque surroundings! The park is pretty huge and boasts a nice pond complete with fountain/water feature to impress even the Charlie Dimmock types....swan boats, a theatre, crazy golf and many walkways and paths to enjoy. Perfect for a day out with the kids....or to keep that inner child satisfied. You will find me here a fair bit over the summer I think....get me to the ice cream van...now! read more

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I love Cannon Hill park. There is loads of open space and lots to do in the summer. From mini fun fairs to mini golf. The MAC has a great cafe which isn't too expensive. The newest addition to the park is the mini golf course. Located by the tennis courts, it has two 18 hole courses with water features, bridges and an awesome waterfall. 18 holes is £5.60 or 36 holes for £8.50 for an adult. It took me and the other half about an hour and half to complete 18 holes. If you do go for the 36 holes option, you can do the first half and take a break for food or a walk and come back and do the other half. There are also discounts for groups. The staff were friendly and helpful, making sure that we knew the route around and we had a scorecard. There is also a picnic spot by the bottom of the water fall. A great, inexpensive way to spend a couple of hours in the sunshine. read more

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I have very good memories from the time I used to live next to this park when Selly Park was my temporary residence for a while. As an All Pair responsible for a five years old child, I thought nothing would be better for the child than spend some quality time there. I just needed a good weather and 2 minutes walking to reach the park. It's is like having your own huge backyard. The play area is always packed which means it is a very popular park among the kids, and of course that some ice cream and ducks and geese to feed also help them being busy. Cycling at Cannon Hill park is probably my favourite activity. There are so much to be explored not just at the cycle route and you can even have a good view of Birmingham skyline from some parts of this park. All you need is being courageous enough to explore more routes! In the summer it is very popular, especially now with an art centre like MAC placed on it. I have visited Cannon Hill park regularly, even not being an all pair anymore, because this is a space that keeps nature and culture in harmony and it's just easy to get there from the city centre or even from where I live. Cannon Hill Park is a green flag award one, which pretty much means being a kind of excellence in green area in England. read more

Cannon Hill Park - Parks Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

One of the most beautiful park in city. I love going here throughout the year. Very relaxing and great for walks, jogging, running and biking. Summer time theres fan fares and people going picnics, very nice place for family and day out. The MAC is right next to the park, so can go check out art works and sit in the cafe.Highly recommend to go anytime of the year. read more

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Recently, I went to Cannon Hill Park for the first time since my Auntie had sculptures here when I was tiny. For some reason, I remembered it far smaller than it is- It's huge! Sprawling green-ness, a boating lake with swan pedalos, the MAC is on site and regularly holds events, the redgra pitch holds shows, at the bottom there's a wicked crazy golf course, water hazards and all. I've seen a lot of games and bootcamp training going on too, and it's worth noting that there's more than one The park is free, you just have to pay for parking which is £3 for the whole day, but it does fill up quite early on. ~There is a free car park a few minutes away, and buses are frequent. read more

Fantastic park, with little things that make a great backdrop. I chose the park to shoot some personal wedding pics of this couple. http://www.robfarrellphotography.co.uk/wedding-photographer-birmingham-blog/weddings-engagement-photographer-birmingham/43-bronya-and-ash-a-vintage-wedding read more

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I've known this park since I was a kid and little seems to have changed within it. The place is really huge. A family could easily spend most of a day wandering around it. There are two lakes with a variety of water fowl living on them and a somewhat dilapidated model of the Elan Valley reservoir system. they also have peddle boats on the water which is fun in the summer and the sun glisten's down upon you. Great just to float I believe that somewhere there's the site of a blade mill that used to be working in the 17th century. Pretty trees, flowers, squirrels, and much more to see. There were signs to a nature centre, playgrounds, outdoor theatre and an exhibition. At the centre is the MAC (MIdlands Arts Centre) which has an excellent programme of events throughout the year and a big coffee shop. Cannon Hill is definitely worth a visit. read more

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I love this place. I've been going there since 1975 when I went to see a play with colleague from Holte School. I then took a friend a few weeks later and she commented on the lack of black people considering we were in Birmingham. Over the years I've attended various one_ off and regular events in the park and the MAC. Canon Hill Writers Group every Thursday, Crafts Fairs, Vasaiki, Eid, Derek Walcott RIP, Toni Morrison RIP, Wirld Mental Health Day, Black Women and Domestic Violence Conference to name a few events I attended, organised here. I took my daughter to the park and MAC and years later her own children. While the MAC was being refurbished Canon Hill Writers moved and have never returned. I miss Thursdays there because I used to spend the whole day: the exhibitions, meals, writing in the park, watching the ducks, being creative, attending writers group, time in the bar. There's something for everyone and the last time I went there it was to see a World Mental Health Exhibition. After a hectic week at Arts All Over the Place a walk through the park, drink and food in the bar was bliss. read more

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A great and open park for all to visit and a must on a lovely sunny day. Having visited last week on what must have been the first pleasant and sunny day of the year the park was packed yet still enough open space for a lot more. It's great just to walk through the surroundings and sit by the large lake for a while and watch life go by. The MAC arts center is also conveniently located near the entrance to getting a snack to eat isn't difficult. Plenty of benches and sitting areas outside. The kind of place to be with kids, or to take a stroll or a picnic on a perfect sunny day. One of my favourite parks within easy reach of Birmingham. Good transport links with this being situated on a main road, next door to the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, and great bus links to the city. read more

Cannon Hill must be my favourite green space in the whole of Birmingham. On a visit on Saturday (for a hen do picnic) I was reminded of all the reasons why I like it so much. Firstly, location. Cannon Hill Park is located just opposite the cricket ground and only a short journey out of town. You can walk here from the City Centre in about an hour or there are busses that drop off right near by and parking available. Just as a word to the wise, if you wanted to drive - aim to get here early. The car park fills up incredibly quickly (and people aren't the most considerate parkers), so it can be a bit of a hassle to find a space... however, you can park in the Nature Centre car park if this is a problem and there are always people coming and going. There is a Aldi supermarket just around the corner from the park. This means that you can always grab a picnic (or a couple of ice creams and drinks) without having to worry in advance (or spend a ton of money). This park is huge. Between boating lakes, mini funfairs, duck ponds, tennis courts and crazy golf - you have no excuse to be bored. As well as the static offerings, there is normally something going on at the MAC (located in the centre of the park) so you can also catch a film, grab a play or pop to the farmers market which is held here monthly. I would say it's probably near a mile to walk around the park (from start to finish). It's a lovely walk with loads of trees, squirrels, benches and greenery to enjoy. There is even a little tea shop near the top left corner (as you are looking out from the MAC) if you want to meet friends or just sit and chill for a little while. On Saturday we grabbed the bandstand for our picnic. The bandstand is quite large and looks great! A fab place to have a picnic is you want to find some shade or escape from the rain. It looks out on to the park as well and it's lovely to see people having a great time with their friends and families. If you haven't ever had a chance to go to Cannon Hill - I recommend you pop down in the sunshine. Take a frisby, your dog, your family and a picnic and I can guarantee you a cracking afternoon! read more

Very nice park but I haven't been for a number of years as I don't drive any more & I need a car to get there but I would really recommend it to anyone for a visit read more

If you want a park that has everything and an extremely cheap day out then head to one of my favourite places in Birmingham - Cannon Hill Park. Located opposite Edgbaston Cricket Ground, you can get to the park easily by bus from the city centre (45, 47 and 35) or it should take you about 10-15 mins if you cycle. The park is really big and has many facilities including tea rooms, tennis courts, bowling and putting greens, boating and not least the Midlands Art Centre and nearby Nature Centre. I have spent many lazy days at Cannon Hill, basking in the sunshine, playing games with friends, dodging geese, watching squirrels, cycling, even roller skating (yes!) and that is just the free stuff! The CBSO sometimes play from the pavillion in the summer and, as you can imagine, it's so lovely to lie there on the grass, in the sunshine, listening to orchestral film scores. If you have a little cash to burn you can go and grab an ice cream from the tea rooms, something a bit more substantial from the MAC or go and catch a film, a band or visit the Nature Centre (which really is wonderful as it's like a mini zoo and is so cheap to get in). Great for kids. All in all this is Birmingham's best and cheapest summer day out. read more

£5.40 each well spent on the Crazy Golf. My first time crazy golfing and we went on the harder hillier black course. Took about an hour as we took a few shots on a few of the holes. Lowest I managed as 2 shots and my partner and rival fluked two holes in one!! We managed to find the water hazards a couple of times especially on Hole 11 but there are some bets to fish them out with. I came away with a score of 71 but beaten by a score of 62. I would go again!! read more

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What a great park! Birmingham is full of green spaces, but Cannon Hill Park has some very unique features. On nice days it is incredibly popular, and for good reason! There is plenty of grass for playing and picnicking, a lake for boating, tennis courts, bowls, fishing, and a miniature golf course. The park is big, you can easily spend a few hours wandering and getting lost. There is a wildlife centre, and the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is also on the property, boasting a beautiful gallery space, theatres, classes and crafts fairs and food markets on weekends. On nice summer days, I recommend traveling via public transport if possible! There is very limited parking and when the park is busy there can be crazy queues which back up onto the motorway. read more

There is a lot to do in this park especially during the summer months. They do paddle and row boat hire for just a few pounds in the summer on the lake past the arts centre and lake in the centre by the play ground. The play area is wonderful for children, it is enclosed so you can give them a bit of freedom once inside as it is impossible to watch them all the time as it is busy and fairly big. I always see people fishing at the top of the lake and is a great place for a nice long walk around. read more

I cycle through the park regularly and find it a lovely place to visit in the summer too - particularly great if you have children as there is a large lake where you can feed the ducks or hire a boat. There are tennis courts,crazy golf and a large play area for children. Cycle paths kriss cross the park so be aware that the cycle paths are used. I sometimes have to dodge walkers, dogs and baby strollers! There is an arts centre in the park but it is currently being rebuilt and wont open untill next year. However, there is a teashop by the entrance to the park on the side opposite the cricket ground and there's usually an ice cream van by the lake too when it's warmer! The Rea Valley Cycle path winds its way through the park and is a popular route for commuters on bikes. read more

Canon Hill Park is one of my earliest memories! Recently the Crazy Golf has been fully refurbished and looks gorgeous with all the woodwork lining the different holes. The refurb on the old house at the top seems to be going on forever but one day I'm sure it will get the attention it needs! I used to fish in the main lake as a lad and it's great in the early hours on a weekend! Flood defences fitted under the large gravel area near the south play area means river flooding won't affect the park! All in all a great park! read more

Cannon Hill Park - Parks Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

Cannon Hill Park is a large municipal park in the South of the Birmingham. There is plenty to do here - walking, cycling, tennis, boat hire, picnics... The Midland Arts Centre (MAC) is within the park, so there are always arts exhibitions, and theatre productions to take in. There is also a cafe within the MAC, and refreshments are available at the refreshments pavillion too. For a pleasant walk follow the tarmacadam path (the old carriage drive) around the central pools and you'll end up doing quite a large circuit taking you past the bandstand, the old Cannon Hill House, over a bridge, past a fountain, past formal flowers beds, the aboretum, Boer War memorial, refreshments pavillion and more. The central area of the park is laid to lawn, so plenty of space for ball games, for kids to run around, and for general picnicking. The flower beds provide a riot of colour, and the various mature trees provide welcome shade on those rare hot Summer days. As you amble around the park you can't help but feel a sense of well-being. It might be the beautiful, tranquil surroundings, or it might be being surrounded by families and couples walking, running, cycling, boating and playing, or more probably a combination of both. Admission is free, but parking can be tricky near to the entrances and exits of the park, although a larger parking area (on grass) is available - you just have to walk that bit further though! read more

You will find plenty to do on a day out at cannon hill park, from walking and picnics, tennis, cycling, feeding the ducks and boat hire. With the MAC within the park means there are always shows and exhibitions on. The MAC also has a cafe and food area. There are vast green lawns with lakes and fountains to admire or to play ball games or sunbathe on. There can also be found a very entertaining childrens play area. read more

Used to live near by and it is the best park in Birmingham. It is big, with lovely gardens, lakes and some cafe. Good spend day all the time. read more

I had never really spent much time here despite going past everyday while I lived in Selly Oak. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was so much open space. I have never really taken it in before! Of course it was a beautiful da,y so everyone was literally out just enjoying the weather. We sat in the band stand (for shelter from the sun and potential rain!), but despite the fact the park was busy it wasn't overcrowded. There is plenty of room for children to play games, ride bikes, to walk dogs, have picnics:) I could see that they were also building a new crazy golf course(?) too! When I head down here I like to pop into The MAC generally, which is a great little arts centre that puts on monthly craft and food events, as well as outdoor films, play and art instillations. Parking can sometimes be difficult here, but keep looking and you'll find a space:) There is also a supermarket right there should you need picnic supplies:) read more

This park is just off the Bristol Road, easily accesible via one of the '60's' busses from the city centre. It is right opposite the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, which whilst making it easy to find, means that it is an absolute nightmare on matchdays. The traffic is horrendous, the park is really busy, and there is no parking whatsoever. But on normal days it really is a mini citadel, a peaceful and tranquil walk just outside of the daily hustle and bustle of Birmingham centre. The park itself is absolutely huge, the long walk around the lake is only a snippet of what it has to offer, as it stretches right back to the canals etc, which you can link up to for jogging/cycling etc. Actual cycling lanes are an advantage to cyclists amongst you, and the maintainance is first rate, the flower beds and grass are always kept in order. In Summer months (especially children's holidays/weekends) it can get quite busy, but there's plenty of space always on the graa to have a good kick-around with mates etc, and there are actually pitches with nets round the very back. The MAC centre is great for arts and crafts, with loads going on, from live drawing classes, to an archaic cinema! Well worth checking out! read more

This is quite possibly the best park in Birmingham. With plenty of lush green grass and lovely scenery, its almost like heaven on earth! Spending a lot of time here in my childhood, this place brings backs lots of good memories. It is always maintained in excellent condition, and offers something for everyone. There are various boats that you can hire which are reasonably priced from just £3 per person. Also there is a crazy golf course which is delightful and again cheaply priced. There is the huge kids playground which is always busy with the little ones having fun. The MAC centre offers guests films, food and fun! The food and shop within the MAC centre are sometimes expensive but I think it depends on when you visit. It has art displays quite often and the cinema shows films that aren't big Hollywood blockbusters, so a treat for the film fan here. It also has a theatre which is great fun depending on what you choose to see, in the school holidays plays especially for the children are put on. In the summer time the park gets extremely busy and this can spoil the enjoyment of the place. There is ample car parking available and the entrance is clearly pointed out. Whenever you go though, you are bound to have endless fun here in Birmingham's best park. read more

Great on a lovely summers day. The scenery is lovely, with all species of plants and flowers during the spring and summer months. As far as I can remember there are at least two lakes where you can go feed the ducks, great fun with the kids. There are also children's playgrounds with slides and swings. read more

My niece had some wedding pictures taken here after the i do's around 10 years ago and it was the first time I had been to this park. I first noticed the sheer size of the park, it is much bigger than all but one other park that I visit. This is a drive away from my house so I do not go as often as I would like. When I do visit I enjoy a nice long walk around the pond in the middle of the park and usually stop off for a coffee before I leave at the arts centre. Parking can be difficult when the weather is nice and children are off school as the park has a large playground read more

I have been going to this place since i was a child and i still like it. There is loads to do here the play areas are big and plenty to do there. The nature centre is next door which is very cheap to get into. read more

Generally, Cannon Hill Park is a lovely place. Lots of nice greenery to walk about in and on, a big massive lake, ducks, pedal boats. Good fun. There's a small zoo and nature centre there as well, which is great for the kids and animal-lovers. However, for me personally, the MAC being closed for refurbishments is a death blow to Cannon Hill Park. The MAC was a thriving hub of activity for the Birmingham artistic community, with its exhibits and outdoor stage and a nice independent cinema and so on. Until it's reopened, I don't think I'll be going to Cannon Hill Park. read more

Lovely park with a huge lake that normally has a load of geese there waiting to be fed. Plenty of Grassy areas for great games of football picnics sunbathing cricket and lots more. My favourite part has to be the bandstand my kids love to play there and pretend they are popstars singing away. Its a great huge park so fantastic for long walks and great for the dogs. I have loved going to the park since i was a small child myself when i remember party in the park being held there. I am hoping my children will grow to love it as much as i do :) read more

Great park to take the family on a sunny Sunday. The tennis courts become a little overcrowded when it's a good day. But if you play crown green bowls it's worth checking out the facilities there. The Mac centre is an integral part of the park. read more

Since I was a toddler trips to Cannon Hill Park have been a part of my life, particularly on sunny bank holidays after a trip to the wonderful nature centre(a place which deserves a review all of its own) which can be found right next door . I can safely say that I never grew tired of visiting and to this day I still look forward to a trip to Cannon Hill with the eagerness of a fresh faced youngster. If you decide to pay it a visit you will soon see why I'm so fond. It has vast amounts of greenery with a huge lake in the centre and on a sunny day what could be better than feeding the ducks in such aesthetically wonderful surroundings. You have the option of taking a trip on the boats and if you have a licence even indulging in a spot of fishing. As well as this there are tennis courts, two fantastic children's play areas and oddly enough a small scale model of the Elan Valley in Wales, so there's no danger of boredom setting in. This park also boasts the Mac, a theatre and cafe which does some fantastic hot and cold meals as well as ice cream, tea, coffee and even alcoholic drinks for those boozy bank holiday weekends. In terms of what you look for in a good quality area of greenery, this place ticks all the boxes and it has even played host to BRMB's hugely popular party in the park in the past, so you can see it is held in high esteem. An all round excellent family venue which should not be missed! read more

Cann Hill Park is such a huge park with so many activities available, you will struggle to fit it all into one day! You have a choice of hiring pedalo boats for upto 1hour, having a quick game of golf or tennis, exploring the greenery and lakes, feeding the ducks, exploring the art gallery/theatre at the mac, taking your children to one of two playgrounfs available, oor going on them yourself!!! You can also just sit and have a picnic or a game of football with your family, there is so much open grass it would not be hard to find a quiet area for yourself!! Ice cream vans are also frequently seen near the lakes on hot days, and can provide a welcome way of cooling down especially on a scorching hot day! The beautiful flowers also take your breath away, and make popular photographs for tourists, married couples or visitors from other towns! Overall, there is not much bad about the park, although it has to be said that most of the activities are outdoors, so the park loses its appeal when the heavens open, so do ensure you pick to visit on a day that promises to be at least warm!! Although the carpark is large and spacious, with a separate area for coached, it can get full easily on popular days like bank holidays, school holidays and summer holidays! read more

Used to walk around this park after work. Ample parking. Little café and bar inside with the typical expected fare and price range. Used to play tennis once a week with mates at this park. Tennis courts a little dilapidated but they are free and outdoors. They can get busy really quickly. Can get a little overcrowded on warm days. Outdoor seating area which is nice to have a quick bite to eat or a cool beer on a hot day. read more

It was my first time going to this park and I thought "screw it, I need to get out of the house". So I proceeded to go. I was blown away at how beautiful and peaceful the place is. The activities, the sounds, the atmosphere, the calm and tranquil fountain with its water cascading down to the surface of the pond where the ducks were playing. I thought to myself "This might actually the best park I've been to". I was planning on coming here at least twice a week. You'll love it the first time you come. For me it was a great experience, if it wasn't for the homeless man that chased me with an eggplant. Very scary. I can safely say, parks are not for me. read more

A great place to cycle, walk, jog - whatever you want. It is a lovely well kept park. Lovely in the summer for a pic nic.

Great park, have been for charity walks and photoshoots, amazing place.

its a greaty multi cultural park with a nature centre adjoining. it has a cinema , boats, play area, wildlife and cafe. its a great family day out. small charge in centre for adults kids free. in centre a kids area and farm walk, soft play area. great for families or groups read more