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Lightwoods Park and House

πŸ“ Bearwood, West Midlands

β˜…4.4(2,321 Google reviews)

A 12-hectare park in Bearwood featuring a children's playground, skate park, bandstand, open grass areas, and the Grade II listed Lightwoods House. Free parking closes at . 1000 Trades restaurant inside the house.

βœ“ Playgroundβœ“ Skate parkβœ“ Heritage houseβœ“ Free parkingβœ“ Bandstandβœ“ Cycling paths
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by AJMAL KAZMI

Light Wood Park is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy nature! The park is beautifully maintained, with plenty of open green spaces, walking trails, and trees that provide a peaceful escape from the busy surroundings. It’s perfect for families, joggers, or anyone who just wants to unwind outdoors. The children’s play area is well-equipped and safe, keeping the little ones entertained for hours. There’s also plenty of seating scattered around, making it ideal for picnics or simply sitting back and soaking in the scenery. What I really appreciate is how clean and inviting the park feels, with bins conveniently placed to encourage visitors to keep it that way. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into its upkeep.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 4 and up who want a quality urban park with proper play infrastructure rather than just open space. The playground and skate park serve different age groups well, and the bandstand area makes a natural meeting point.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘The on-site car park closes at β€” nearby streets have accessible free parking as an alternative
⏰The skate park is open to all ages and skill levels β€” helmets recommended for younger children
🎟️Lightwoods House offers food and drinks and is priced at restaurant level rather than cafe level
πŸš—Public toilets include disabled facilities and are accessible during park opening hours

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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2,321 Google reviews

Well-maintained grounds and facilities45%
Good playground and skate park30%
Car park closes at15%
Beautiful open spaces10%
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AJMAL KAZMI

a year ago

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β€œLight Wood Park is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy nature! The park is beautifully maintained, with plenty of open green spaces, walking trails, and trees that provide a peaceful escape from the busy surroundings. It’s perfect for families, joggers, or anyone who just wants to unwind outdoors. The children’s play area is well-equipped and safe, keeping the little ones entertained for hours. There’s also plenty of seating scattered around, making it ideal for picnics or simply sitting back and soaking in the scenery. What I really appreciate is how clean and inviting the park feels, with bins conveniently placed to encourage visitors to keep it that way. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into its upkeep.”

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Bethany Harvey

3 months ago

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β€œWe had our wedding at Lightwoods and it was absolutely amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful and truly made our day so special. The manager was especially lovely and supportive throughout. At the end of the night, the staff cleaned up all our tables and carefully packed everything away into our boxes, which made collecting everything the next day so easy and stress-free. The whole day was perfect, and the venue itself is absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t recommend Lightwoods enough. Skate park was amazing along with the gardens and staff made sure the accessible ramp was fixed before our wedding due to us having guests who required it.”

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Mona

7 months ago

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β€œThis park has a nice open grass area that includes both a kids’ playground and a small skate spot. The car park is quite limited in size and closes from 6 PM, which isn’t very convenient. However, you can easily find parking in the nearby streets with very close access. I’m not sure about the general accessibility, and I didn’t notice a designated picnic area with tables or shelters – it looks more like an open space rather than a proper picnic area.”

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Sunrise Lovatt

7 months ago

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β€œIn the house, A very large selection of wines, beers and ciders. If you don’t want alcohol there’s lovely herbal teas, so many to choose from it’s wonderful. The food is delicious but quite expensive if you’re on a budget. The staff are brilliant! Great to sit outside on a sunny day with an ice cold coffee β˜•οΈ There’s meetings, workshops and other creative activities going on. Love it! #1000tradesonthepark”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lightwoods Park covers nearly 12 hectares of open grass, walking paths, and wooded areas in Bearwood. Facilities include a children's playground, skate park, bandstand, and public toilets with disabled access. Lightwoods House, Grade II listed, hosts 1000 Trades restaurant and event spaces including weddings. Free car park on-site closes at β€” street parking is available nearby. The park accommodates cycling and walking throughout.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00

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