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Hazelwell Park

22 ha

📷 P L Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome22 ha

Getting here

52.42879, -1.91636

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser +42 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser +42 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km

Birmingham to Napton section

Named routeLength 234 kmRegional walking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail EastWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail WestWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Millstream WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Manufacturing & Migration WalkWalking route3 km

Since the Middle Ages, central Birmingham has been subject to constant change. On this walk learn about the latest wave of redevelopment and regeneration. See how the city’s heritage is celebrated in converted old and spectacular new buildings.

Named routeRef MMWLength 3 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Edwin Roadpublic footpath · 96 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 96 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Rea Valley Routepublic footpath · 101 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 101 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

72 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route

NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route

Named routeRef Rea Valley
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55Regional cycle route
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Children's slide, Hazelwell Play Area, Hazelwell Park, Stirchley, Birmingham

📷 P L Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Children's slide, Hazelwell Play Area, Hazelwell Park, Stirchley, Birmingham

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🌱Cannon Hill ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Ten AcresUrban park600 m→🌱Kings Heath parkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Rowheath ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Victoria CommonUrban park3.6 km→🌱Cotteridge ParkUrban park1.2 km→

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