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Manor Farm Park Children's Play Area

📍 Birmingham, West Midlands

★5.0(1 Google reviews)

Manor Farm Park spans 20 hectares with a wildlife lake hosting 30+ bird species, cascading waterfalls, wooded trails, and two separate playground zones. Connects to the Merrit's Brook Greenway cycling route.

✓ Wildlife lake✓ Split playgrounds✓ Walking trails✓ Picnic space✓ Waterfalls✓ Heritage park
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★★★★★Featured review by Red Dragon

Plenty of paths to walk around. Lake with various birds on and around it. Mini waterfalls, cascading water can be heard in many places around the lake. Open and wooded areas. Kids playground split into different areas. Plenty of room for football, picnics and playing.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for active families who want a full half-day outdoors. The split playground zones work well for mixed-age siblings, and the lake with visible wildlife gives younger children something to focus on beyond swings. Families who enjoy walking trails will find the varied terrain — wooded, open meadow, waterside — keeps everyone engaged.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring a picnic to use the open green spaces
⏰Pack a ball or frisbee for the wide open areas
đŸŽŸī¸Download a bird ID app before visiting to make the most of the lake wildlife
🚗Wear sturdy shoes — paths include wooded and uneven terrain

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

5.0
★★★★★

1 Google reviews

Lake and water features35%
Split playground areas30%
Walking paths20%
Open space for sports15%
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Red Dragon

a year ago

★★★★★

“Plenty of paths to walk around. Lake with various birds on and around it. Mini waterfalls, cascading water can be heard in many places around the lake. Open and wooded areas. Kids playground split into different areas. Plenty of room for football, picnics and playing.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Formerly part of George Cadbury's estate, Manor Farm Park features a lake with over 30 bird species, mini waterfalls audible throughout, woodland and open meadow paths, and two playground areas split for different age groups. Griffin's Brook runs through the site and the park links directly to the Merrit's Brook Greenway for cycling families.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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