Un jardin parfait pour toute la famille, avec une grande sélection d’aménités : des lacs, des courts de tennis, des serres et des réserves de nature. Il héberge aussi le Midland Arts Centre. Des pistes de vélos qui serpentent le jardin ont été récemment ajoutées. Le jardin accueille aussi des spectacles, concerts et l’évènement annuel « Fireworks Fantasia. » Entrée gratuite.
Ce parc safari à 80 hectares est situé à moins de 60 minutes de Birmingham. Prenez une heure pour traverser les réserves d’animaux où vous pouvez admirez des éléphants, des rhinocéros, des girafes, des lions, des wallabys, des singes et des tigres. Le parc offre aussi une grande sélection de manèges, ainsi qu’un aquarium, un vivarium et un spectacle de lion marins. Il y a aussi beaucoup de restaurants à thèmes et des boutiques cadeaux. Les horaires changent par saison ; visiter leur site internet.
A fun day out for children, especially since the emphasis is on close contact with the animals. Youngsters can hold newly-hatched chicks, take a pony ride and help to feed the animals. All your familiar farmyard friends are here, and some less familiar in the form of rare breeds. There are also demonstrations of traditional crafts associated with the farm, such as wool spinning. The farm is both interesting and educational and parents should enjoy it too.
Le National Sea Life Centre est une des attractions les plus célébrées de la ville ! Un tunnel transparent vous permet d’observer les mystères de l’océan (des requins, par exemple) pendant qu’ils vous encerclent. L’aquarium offre 55 expositions sur la vie aquatique : une exposition sur les d’hippocampes, par exemple, ou sur le crabe araignée de Japon et d’autres crustacés effroyables. Téléphoner pour plus d’information.
Ouverts en 1832, ces jardins splendides ont étés conçus par John Claudius London, un paysagiste célèbre et journaliste horticole. Vous pouvez explorer de la verdure ravissante et des serres splendides ! N’oubliez pas de visiter ses volières, un restaurant avec une vue pittoresque du jardin, un jardin d’enfants, une boutique cadeaux, un centre de plantes et une gallérie avec des œuvres d’artistes de la région.
Proudly proclaiming the fact that it is "Europe's largest", the Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm affords a peaceful retreat away from all things Shakespearean. Hundreds of butterflies can be viewed at close quarters, many of the species sporting spectacular colors. For those interested in less attractive, more frightening creatures, other insect displays are available, including stick insects, leaf-eating ants and the world's largest spider.
Firs Gardens, a triangular-shaped garden, bound by Evesham Place and Grove Road, is named after Grove House that stood nearby. Despite the hum of passing traffic, Firs Gardens retains an air of peace and tranquility. What is more, as they are a little way away from the town center, they are rarely crowded. If you find yourself meandering here, look out for the rose bed which is dedicated to the memory of the "Red Beret" airborne divisions.
An expansive lush green community park is an asset in Stourbridge with approximately 1million visitors every year. Located half a mile away from the Stourbridge town centre, the park has an array of activities throughout the year. There is a war memorial, health pool, a bandstand, a large play area, activity center and a café in the tea gardens where you can indulge in fitness activities, group events and wildlife activities. Overall, it is a great spot for picnics and family outings where you can relax and take pleasure of the beauty around and also enjoy the park activities.
Aston Reservoir, located adjacent to Gravelly Hill Interchange, was originally built as a drinking water reservoir that was intended to be extracted from the River Tame. It is called by many names like Salford Lake, Salford Park Pool or Salford Bridge Reservoir. The reservoir was an erstwhile boating lake and was utilized for speedboat racing. It is currently used by the surrounding wooded areas of Salford Park, making this a good place to spend a relaxing and refreshing day outdoors.
The Birmingham Eco Park is a center for environmental education managed by the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black County. It is also the site for the PAWS society (People and Services for Wildlife) which is the practical conservation facility of the Wildlife trust. The park offers a wide range of educational activities on environment and wildlife such as natural arts and crafts, animal spotting, pond dipping and sessions on how to grow trees and vegetables. It also has a number of interesting demonstration features on renewable energy such as wind turbines, solar panels and a water treatment plant. The variety of natural habitats located in the park make it a rich and diverse ground for woodlands, grasslands, orchards and wildflower meadows which are sure to delight any nature enthusiast. The park may not always be open to public, so it is advisable to check with the concerned authorities before visiting. Activities for large groups in training and education are charged and not free.
Nestling between Hawthorn Lane and Banner Lane, Tile Hill Wood is a natural enclosure. Located in Coventry’s Tile Hill region, the woodland is a designate Site of Special Scientific Interest. Also serving as a Local Nature Reserve, the region consists of a range of trees including deciduous and coniferous varieties. Tile Hill Wood spans around a region of 69.92 acres (28.30 hectares) and boasts of trees like oak, sycamore, hazel coppice, spruce, chestnut, birch, ash, et al. One of its kinds, the woodland has special paths constructed for disabled visitors.
Visit the Falcon Center in West Hagley, Stourbridge featuring a great selection of birds from all over the world. The tours offer bird handling and flying experiences for the visitors; it means you can participate in handling different species of birds and seeing them taking a flight. Hawks, eagles, vultures, owls are few birds of prey in the center. It is an entertaining attraction for family visits, school picnics, corporate trips and private events where you can keep the birds on an informative display or entertain guests by seeing them fly.