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The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.45783, -2.07827

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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
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Dipper, Peregrine +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Dipper, Peregrine +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 24-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Green Shieldbug +139 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 24-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Green Shieldbug +139 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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Sculpture Trail (Saltwells LNR)Walking route1 km

Sculpture trail around a bluebell covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage urban nature reserve.

Named routeLength 1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
West Bromwich to Oldbury Health WalkWalking route2.5 km

Self-guided health walk through Black Country Millenium Urban Forest sites. Route passes 500+yr old Oak House and along the banks of the River Tame. Difficulty: Easy Duration: 45-60 mins

Named routeRef HW2 WB/OLength 2.5 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Lye Town History TrailWalking route

Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Lye & Wollescote Cemetery TrailWalking route

Take a stroll around the tranquil surroundings of The Lye & Wollescote Cemetery to discover the fascinating stories of some of those who shaped the town’s history. Duration: 45 mins

Named routeRef LWCTRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Cycle Route Cradley Heath to Black HeathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stourbridge Arm Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Bourn Brook WalkwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR6Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens, Colman Hill, Halesowen

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens, Colman Hill, Halesowen

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🌱Haden Hill ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Stevens ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Black Country Urban ForestUrban park1.2 km→🌱Haden Hill ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Mary McArthur GardensUrban park1.6 km→🌱Mary McArthur GardensUrban park1.6 km→

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