park gardens · nature reserve · playground
Woodgate Valley Country Park
An outdoor park-gardens in West Midlands
Today: moderate drizzle · 14°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
Woodgate Valley Country Park is a 450-acre green space in southwest Birmingham, offering meadows, woodlands, and a stream. It features a visitor centre with a café, toilets, and baby-changing facilities. Children's play area with equipment for different ages Nature trails, cycle paths, and picnic sites Pond dipping and wildlife spotting opportunities Free parking and accessible paths
The park is ideal for families with children of all ages, providing plenty of space to run, explore, and enjoy nature. The visitor centre offers indoor seating but the main attractions are outdoors, so best visited on a dry day.
What parents should know
Woodgate Valley Country Park is a 450-acre green space in southwest Birmingham, offering meadows, woodlands, and a stream.
Weather
Check the weather before visiting
This is primarily an outdoor park, so visit on a dry day. Muddy paths can be challenging with buggies and young children.
Facilities
Use the visitor centre facilities
The visitor centre has toilets, baby-changing facilities, and a café with indoor seating—useful for breaks during your visit.
Playground
Play equipment suits different ages
The children's play area has equipment for different age groups, so check which sections suit your children when you arrive.
Location and map
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Opening hours
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
Visitor centre and toilets temporarily closed for repairs as of May 2026. Park grounds accessible as green space. Hole Farm Trekking Centre operates 10:00-16:00 except Mondays.
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