Warwickshire County Council Country Parks
Visitor Attractions in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire
North Warwickshire's country parks, so easy to reach, so much to do.
Kingsbury Water Park
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Pooley Country Park
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North Warwickshire has three country parks, all of which are well worth visiting.
So much to see and do at Warwickshire's
premier waterside attraction! Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes
situated in over 600 acres of country park. Stroll along the surfaced
paths, explore hidden corners, spot birds and wildlife, hire a bike,
join an organised event or host your own event. Whatever your idea of a
countryside visit is, you will find it at Kingsbury.
There are so many things to see and do at Pooley Country Park. The 62.5 hectare site, one third of which is a
designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, contains several pools
caused by mining subsidence, woodland habitats and is situated on the
Coventry Canal.
See for yourself environmental
sustainability in practice, and the mining memorabilia donated to the
Centre by North Warwickshire miners.
The colliery site, on which this Country
Park is now laid out, was the first to produce its own electricity
(from excess steam), while wind and solar energy has been harnessed to
provide power to the Visitor Centre.
Take a stroll along the footpath used by
miners as long ago as 1846 - and visit the tea room during the course
of your relaxing and enjoyable visit.
Hartshill Hayes Country Park, covering 137 acres of
woodland and open hilltop has magnificent views across the Anker
Valley. Opened by Warwickshire County Council with assistance from the
Countryside Agency in 1978, the species rich woodlands have been
traditionally managed which has led to the site receiving the Forestry
Authority's 'centre of excellence' award.
Facilities
Accessible (Suitable for limited mobility)
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Parking on-site
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Children welcome
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Toilets on-site
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Contact Details
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