Things to do in Solihull, England: The Best Nature & Parks

April 7, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Solihull (/ˈsɒlɪhʌl/ or /ˈsoʊliːhʌl/ or /soʊliˈhʌl/) is a large town in the West Midlands of England with a population of 206,700 in the 2011 Census. Historically in Warwickshire, it is a part of the West Midlands conurbation. It is the largest town in, and administrative centre of, the larger Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, which itself has a population of 209,890.
Restaurants in Solihull

1. Babbs Mill Lake

Kingshurst Area Kingfisher Country Park, Solihull England
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Babbs Mill Lake

Reviewed By stevecP7668AX - Birmingham, United Kingdom

This really is a little gem. A beautiful lake and nature reserve. We had a lovely walk around the trail and have also visited for a bat watching tour organised by Solihull MBC. This was amazing as within minutes of being handed our bat detectors it felt like we were surrounded by them. Definitely worth joining an organised tour.

2. Elmdon Park

Elmdon Park, Solihull B92 9EJ England +44 121 704 6130 http://www.elmdonpark.co.uk/park.html
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

Elmdon Park

Reviewed By MCgbell

Gorgeous walks around a huge park with lake. There are swans, ducks and geese.There is a small pier where children and people feed the ducks. It's got a hill which is a climb up to a church. There is a walled garden at the top of the hill.( Difficult to find ) Sledging in this park when it snows is a delight. There is a small Brook that goes through the park with three little bridges going over. The park has a play area and tennis court. Although nets are often broken.

3. Malvern and Brueton Park

Off New Road and Warwick Road, Solihull B90 3HW England +44 121 704 8000 http://www.solihull.gov.uk/parks/malvernandbruetonparks.htm
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Malvern and Brueton Park

Reviewed By LYNNEP381

We had a lovely walk around this park in the sunshine it has a playground and tennis courts ,wild life centre and a lake to observe great for families so peaceful and relaxing.

4. Millisons Wood Local Nature Reserve

Albert Road, Meriden, Solihull CV5 9AS England
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Millisons Wood Local Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Sue19402014 - Coventry, United Kingdom

I visited with a walking group last May when the bluebells were in full bloom, a delightful walk and easy to reach

5. Dorridge Park and Dorridge Wood

Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8LJ England http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Leisure-parks/parks-and-open-spaces/parks/dorridge-park
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Dorridge Park and Dorridge Wood

Reviewed By veryfussyeater2017 - Solihull, United Kingdom

We were told about the park by friends and when we visited we found the park it was delightfull There was ample parking loveley childrens play area and a stream Well worth a visit

6. Akamba Garden Centre

Tythe Barn Lane Shirley, Solihull B90 1PH England +44 121 733 3111 [email protected] http://akamba.co.uk/show_gardens.php
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4.0 based on 673 reviews

Akamba Garden Centre

Reviewed By 976id - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Lovely ambience with African theme indoor and outdoor restaurant decor with various plants, pots, African jewellery and African clothes amongst other things to buy. We had curry goat with rice n peas and homemade cakes - various cakes to choose from. Staff was friendly and polite. Food was lovely and would definately come here again. There is also various facilities/things to do for children and on set days mainly at weekends they have various reggae, soul and jazz concerts/festivals.

7. Dorridge Park

Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8LJ England http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Leisure-parks/parks-and-open-spaces/parks/dorridge-park
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Dorridge Park

8. The Parkridge Centre

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park Warwick Road, Solihull B91 3HW England +44 121 704 0768 [email protected] http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/parkridge-brueton-park
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4.0 based on 34 reviews

The Parkridge Centre

Set in the middle of Brueton Park, on the edge of Solihull Town Centre, the Parkridge Centre and its 5.5 acre nature area offer a tranquil setting for environmental education and information, plus a wide variety of nature conservation events and activities throughout the year.

Reviewed By andrearN7438IO - Solihull, United Kingdom

The lovely lady who manages the cafe gives a fabulous service. Currently the toilets have to be closed due to COVID some members of the public think it’s ok to be abusive to the staff. It’s not ok the staff are complying with the rules. Whoever that person was who spat at the staff hang your head in shame. If you are in the park show your love an support at the cafe x

9. Shirley Park

Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3AL England +44 121 704 8000 http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Leisure-parks/parks-and-open-spaces/parks/shirley-park
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4.0 based on 95 reviews

Shirley Park

Reviewed By daniel616276 - Mere, United Kingdom

Walk my two huskies here all the time. Lovely park, separate dog park, tennis courts, play areas, sports pitches, active exercise equipment placed around the skate park so you can exercise as you walk!. Small basketball court too. The usual teenage groups are normally well behaved. And you are a very short walk from Parkgate, and several coffee shops!

10. Tudor Grange Park

Tudor Grange Park Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull B91 3LU England http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Leisure-parks/parks-and-open-spaces/parks/tudor-grange-park
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Tudor Grange Park

Reviewed By 7458russn - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

I work in solihull and often take a walk in the park at lunchtime. It is always well maintained and clean. It has a lake with an abundance of wildlife. Cycle way, skateboard park its all here. Pathways to sheltered seating. sometimes there is a mobile coffee trailer in the park. This is a stones throw from the touchwood shopping centre as well.

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