SHELDON COUNTRY PARK

If you are looking for a walk in the beautiful greenery of the city, then you must head to Sheldon Country Park. It is 300 acres of open grassland where you will also find hedge lands, woodlands, and wetlands. There is a small dairy farm as well, near the entrance.

You must head to Sheldon Country Park which is one of Birmingham's best places to visit for some natural goodness. You can also access the play areas for children, the café, and picnic spots. It has a good ambience and is also the perfect place for a family day outing. A visit to Sheldon Country Park is a great idea for the kids, as the play area will help them learn new things in a unique and fun way. You will be amazed to know that Sheldon Country Park is located very close to Birmingham Airport. You can even see the aircrafts landing and taking off from the park.

The playground at the country park also hosts a number of events like sports and pop-ups. The Sheldon Ward Millennium Woodland is located within the park and its presence adds to the attraction. You must also know that there are three football grounds at the Sheldon Country Park. If you are a football aficionado, you should head there for a quick game. Apart from football lovers, golfers will also love the places due to the presence of the 18-hole golf ground.

Highlights

• The place is a mix of wetlands, woodlands, hedge lands, and grasslands, where you can enjoy the greenery and calmness.
• The Old Rectory Farm is a part of the place as well. It is a 17th century dairy farm.
• The farm is a fully-restored place today, and has a demonstration area as well. City dwellers can head there and learn about the latest agriculture methods.
• Some of the animals, which you will encounter include the Jersey cows, pigs, ponies, ducks, and chickens.
• The farm and parkland are both open throughout the year.