When the Queensway Tunnel was dug beneath the river, the subsequent rubbish pulled from the ground…read morewas dumped and landscaped into what is now Otterspool Prom. Here you can do everything there is to possibly do on a riverside promenade; things such as walk, ride a bike, look at the water and...um...well that's about it. I suppose you could rollerblade if you wanted. If it's a warm day and you don't mind the style your hair will be sculpted into by the blustering gales, you can follow the prom and its interconnecting paths right up to the Pier Head. If you don't fancy that, try and unearth the ruins of the 1984 Garden Festival, which lies hidden by tree trunks and weeds. You don't know how overtly creepy something is until you accidentally stumble across a kid's overgrown swing park. I still have nightmares.

What a spectacular view. Did you ever see such a coastline? Especially when the waves are choppy…read moreand the wind blustery. I absolutely love the promenade; walking along beside the river with the breathtaking view of the Welsh hills in the background is really relaxing, there's lots of cyclists and dog-walkers around and it's a lovely environment on a clear sunny day. The park which was renovated through the 'Pride in our Proms' project is Amazing. It's a mini world of Big Kid heaven... for me anyway I regressed about 10 years and was on the swings, seesaw and monkey bars, and when we'd totally worn ourselves out running around and taking cool scenic pictures of the sunset we went for a well earned pint from the Otterspool pub which is handily a hop skip and a cartwheel across the park. Go fly a kite, see the sights, play on the park and grab a pint!

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!

i always visit the park every sunday , i carnt belive its actualy free its like something you see…read moreand think you would have to pay a entrance free , a massive pond for fishing , park for the children , sand pit , slides and swings. i usualy go fishing on the pond with a reasonable price to fish , lovely people and litter free!

What a beautiful location, what a beautiful place. Kids love…read moreNational Trust outings. Cadburys had a Easter egg hunt on which kept them occupied. Lovely walk around the grounds, lovely walled garden - enjoyed seeing what they were growing. Had a lovely play area. The manor was extraordinary, such beautiful rooms and decor. So lavish. It's lovely to share history and preserve this for our kids to see too. Kids were amazed by the telephone!

This is one of the best NT properties to enjoy with a young family. The house is open most…read moreafternoons and is undergoing extensive restoration, however, it is for the grounds and park that we come. The parkland is extensive and there's a good mixture of woodland and open parkland to explore. Waymarked paths keep you on track. There is a deer park. The walled garden is currently being reconstructed but is already looking great. There is a children's play park which is wheelchair friendly too. It's themed around farming which adds to the interest. Suited to children from toddlers though to about 8. The park is currently the site of a modern art installation exhibition with some interesting creations dotted around the site. Toilet facilities are clean and the cafe offers basic but good food in a mansion house setting (you eat within the building). A basic children's menu is available which is smaller portions of adult meals (save for a picnic box). There is a second hand book shop and seasonal sales of plants. Recommended for a good family day out.

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 .

Gayle and I arrived at the very cool Broadway Tower as we hiked up from town and then on our way to…read moreChipping Campden. It was built in 1798 on the second highest point in the Cotswolds and a very cool scenic place to take it all in. It's also a folly - a building that looks like it has a useful purpose (in this case, a strategic lookout), but is really just for decoration or personal enjoyment. In this case, it was commissioned by the 6th Earl of Coventry as a token of affection for his wife Lady Barbara.

This place was great- we were just going to drive by and then were enticed inside where we found a…read moredelightful gift shop and cafe. We purchased cute greeting cards and two lattes- delicious. They can make one mean mocha! Cute holidays ornaments, builder sets & more. Outside there are nice tables and cute kids play toys like a teepee to go into etc 2nd cafe & shop had lovely clothes and bags... We ended up doing the loop hike and saw so many cute sheep and a herd of deer with a magnificent buck; many places to rest and take up a view of the valley on a comfy bench...the tower tour came w listening device with history..: view from roof was amazing. There's a small shop at the bottom of the tower stocked w similar to first shop. My 75 year old mom was a little tired going up some of the hills but crushed it; I was just as tired ha ha

Such a nice park for kids to play and for me to walk Ricky Martin! So pleased I stumbled across…read morethis park yesterday / lived 10 minutes drive away for 3 years and never noticed it! Apparently decades ago it was a landfill that has now been turned into this large (33 hectares or 70+ acres) park with plenty of room to walk, enjoy nature (including some wetlands) and the views. Ricky Martin and I will definitely be back - often! 1 thumb and 2 paws up!! Review #11 2020

perfect for adults and children!!! nice to have a walk round…read moreor to settle with a picnic and have famil;y time. beautiful to look at all year round and lots of wildlife!

Marbury Park is a lovely green space in Northwich. The park has a play area for the kids, lots of…read morepicnic tables and a café. There are a few walking trails around the park that take you through the fields, woods and along the canal. The park used to have a hall but unfortunately that was knocked down in the 1960s. Definitely a place to visit on a nice sunny day.

Nice little park near to Comberbach. There is a small fee for parking but its not much can't…read moreremember off hand. We usually go in the summer and there is always an ice cream van in the car park. There are a number of different ways you can walk and there is an outdoor swimming pool but you have to be a member to enter. there is also a small play area with a climbing frame. Park is used by a lot of people walking their dogs. There are a few animals as well as wild rabbits.

Yes yes yes! Drive…read moreup, or walk from picturesque iron bridge, and pay in (with a gorge passport to get more bang for your buck if you fancy the other nearby museums or visiting more than once) and enter up the spiral staircase, through the dark industry introductions, and into the sun at the edge of the little town. You may be tempted by the little cafe on the left as you enter, but personally, I would ignore this and head to the bank. You can change new money for old, with a little helping guide sheet about how much your halfpennies and farthings are worth, and into the museum. The shed opposite often contains activities, candle dipping, or plays, and victorian carolling near christmas. You can find a post office (with a museum upstairs), an outfitters, sweetshop, woodturners, fish and chip shop, butchers, blacksmiths, school, candlemakers, printers, tinsmiths, photographers (unfortunately with a digital camera rather than silver baths, but still), green grocers, bakers, squatters cottage, doctors, dentists, church (where you can actually get married) and those are just the staffed buildings, where you can often find demonstrations or people in the know, with plenty of others too. You can buy products, with your victorian money of course, and it doesn't feel like they're just trying to make money off you, there's efforts with everything to make them look genuine, and a lot of things made by the staff themselves too, which is far more impressive than buying it in. There are sing-a-longs in the pub (yes, a proper pub, with beer and everything) every day, and so much tasty food where you don't have to go through the cafes for if you don't want to. Its a bit hilly to get down the the shipyard, the incline and the funfair, which is complete with a coconut shy and carousel among other treats and games, but if you don't fancy that there's always the horse bus. It's a good look into life, engineering and culture, along with all the little historical professions. It's excellent education for kids, but it's lovely for grownups too, extra entertained by some of the slightly cheeky old advertising. And if all of that isn't good enough, I took a die hard northerner last week, and he said it's better than beamish!!! Suck on that!

Step back into the early 19th century when people lived much harder daily lives. Start by stopping…read moreby Loyds bank to make sure you have a few shillings to spend on the goods you may need. Once you've collected your farthings and shillings, head on over to the general grocer or the pharmacy if you need a tonic or remedy for an ailment. Certainly pop on into the local pub for a meat pie and libations if you find your self famished. This place was so unique and everything I hoped it would be! Be sure to get here early because it takes a whole day to see everything.