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Sandwell Valley Country Park

"what are we doing today?"

Open throughout the year, Sandwell Valley Country Park is in the heart of the West Midlands and just one mile from West Bromwich town centre.

As well as two working farm visitor centres are nature areas, an aerial assault course, an adventure playground, an RSPB Visitor Centre, woodland, meadows, farmland. Leisure facilities include an adventure centre with cycle hire, access routes for walking, cycling and horse riding, pitch and putt, crazy golf, tennis courts, football pitches.There is ample parking at all of the facilities, most of which have toilets. Historic features range from Priory Ruins, the Sand Well, a Ha-Ha, an Ice House, Burnt Mounds and remnants of coal mining. Sandwell Park Farm is a restored Victorian farm with an historic farmyard and a Walled Kitchen Garden, Tea Rooms and gift shops. It is home to rare and endangered breeds such as Hereford cattle and Tamworth pigs. Forge Mill Farm includes a farm shop, small animal area, a farm trail, children's playground and vending area. The farm is home to a pedigree jersey herd, and visitors can watch milking every afternoon from a viewing gallery. The Country Park provides a programme of events including guided walks, conservation volunteering, weekly health walks and large-scale shows. The RSPB Nature Centre provides a further gateway to the Country Park, with a visitor centre, a bird hide and car parking. Sandwell Valley Country Park guarantees to provide a great day out in the country for all the family!

"i'm hungry"

Hot and cold snacks are available at Sandwell Park Farm. Light refreshments are available at Forge Mill Farm.

healthy food

Healthy eating and vegetarian options are available at Sandwell Park Farm.

"Can I have one of those?"

Various ornamental gifts, children’s toys and bird feeding accessories.

"i need a wee"

There are toilet facilities at both Visitor Centres including baby changing and disabled access.

and baby come too...

Milk warming facilities are available at Sandwell Park Farm.

"are we there yet?"

Sandwell Valley Country Park is just a short distance from Junction 1 of the M5 and about 5 miles Birmingham City Centre. Sandwell Park Farm is on Salters Lane, B71 4BG and Forge Mill Farm is on Forge Lane, B71 3SZ.

...got any top tips?

There is disabled access to the two visitor centres and to many of the trails around the Country Park

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Sandwell Valley Country Park
Salters Lane
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4BG
Telephone: 0121 553 0220
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Admission: 2012 Prices:
There is a small charge to enter Sandwell Park Farm:
Adult £1.50
Child £1.00
Children under 5 admitted free
Family tickets available
  Opening Times: 2012 Opening Details:
Every day except Christmas Day.
The Country Park is open from dawn until dusk.
The visitor centres are open from 10.00am until 4.30pm
weather

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