Sandwell Council

Countryside

Lake in Sandwell Valley

Walking in Sandwell Valley Country ParkSandwell Valley Country Park

Whether your interests lie in walking, birdwatching, sports or just being in the great outdoors, you are sure to find something to do in Sandwell Valley Country Park in West Bromwich.

Sots holeNature reserves

Sandwell's best kept secret - offering great opportunities for relaxing walks, exploring wildlife and enjoying the great outdoors. Nature reserves provide a valuable place for wildlife to flourish and for people to get closer to nature.


Pig at Sandwell Park FarmSandwell Park Farm

Sandwell Park Farm is a fully restored working Victorian farm. Grazing meadows, a traditional farmyard, walled kitchen gardens, Grade II listed buildings, a small museum and award winning tea rooms provide a perfect day out.

Cows at Forge Mill FarmForge Mill Farm

Forge Mill Farm is a working dairy farm where the main attraction is the dairy herd of pedigree Jersey cows. You can watch the cows being milked each afternoon at 3.30pm, from the viewing gallery.


Lady in countryside Countryside events

We hold many events across our nature reserves and at Sandwell Valley Country Park throughout the year, from food and craft fairs to Victorian Christmas celebrations. We also hold organised walks and bike rides.

Picture of a parkParks in Sandwell

Sandwell consists of six towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich, each of which has a variety of parks with their own individual character.