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St Mary's Church

📷 Paul Collins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.44662, -1.88642

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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
  • ☕Java Lounge — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Magpie, Woodpigeon +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Magpie, Woodpigeon +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground, café

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Darter +41 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Darter +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

27 signed routes nearby · 3 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
The Findings TrailWalking route

Tourism/ history walking route from the city centre to the Jewellery Quarter and back. Marked by pavement plates. Designed by Laura Potter

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Charm Bracelet TrailWalking route

Tourism/ history walking route along Newhall Hill and Frederick Street in the Jewellery Quarter. Marked by pavement plates and a padlock sculpture at the start. Designed by Mick Thacker and Mark Renn

Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

125 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network 5 DiversionCycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55Regional cycle route
Jewellery Quarter Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Pop UpLocal cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR11Local cycle route
Birmingham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Birmingham Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Factory Junction to Ladywood JunctionCycling route10 km

Cycle along The New Main Line and follow the signs for The National Cycle Route, which takes you to Ladywood Junction and on into Birmingham City Centre. Distance: 6 miles/10 km (approx) Duration: 60 min (approx)

Named routeLength 10 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

New Paths in St Mary's Church

📷 Paul Collins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

New Paths in St Mary's Church

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🌱Cannon Hill ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Kings Heath parkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Ten AcresUrban park2.4 km→🌱Rowheath ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Sparkhill ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Cannon Hill ParkUrban park1.6 km→

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