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 .

Area of open grassland , woodland and pools centred on old quarries and a railway line . Its…read morelocated at the back of Russels Hall Hospital . Notably the hill itself is a Basalt intrusion , basically its the stump of an eroded volcanoe .Just watch out for the loose horses and idiots on motor bikes .

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.

Local Authourity Park with all the usual play eaquipment etc and playing fields . It has one…read moreunusual feature the substantial ruins of a medievel priory . It lies in the shadow of Dudley Castle and Zoo .

Some of the buildings are in disrepair, and somewhat boring so do not make a special trip to see…read morethem. The park is quite nice, with a children's play area, tennis courts, and toilet facilities.

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 .

Large area of woodland and heathland just to the south of wombourne . Excellant for walking the…read moremutts .