Idyllic West Midlands park with playground, lake and its own little train that's great for family this summer

Cannon Hill Park is quite possibly Birmingham’s best - and it’s perfect for a family day out this summer.

The Moseley park has been the backdrop for many school trips, family photos and friends getting together over the summer months.

The park is located in Moseley, and as many Brummies will know it’s the city’s most popular park. It was recently voted one of the UK’s best picnic spots by The Telegraph

The Telegraph notes the park’s natural green beauty spots which includes, 80 acres of formal gardens and 120 acres of wild woodland which is perfect for finding an idyllic spot to enjoy a summer picnic.

The park has been entertaining Brummies since it first opened to the public in September 1873.

The tennis court is free to book, but it is popular and slots go fast. If you walk a little further, you can visit the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park at the edge of the park.

They have several unique animals of different species to learn more about and are doing essential conservation work. The Wildlife conservation park is open from 10am to 4pm and is a beautiful place to visit in the winters.

The park is a massive 80 acres of formal parkland and 120 acres of conservation and woodland plantation

Land train & lake

With a route right around the park, the Land Train is a fantastic way of taking in the outstanding natural beauty of the park in comfort.

It’s ideal for taking in the sights and activities of Cannon Hill Park without the need for too much walking.

There’s also a lake - it's a prominent feature of the park and is known as the boating lake. Visitors can enjoy activities like swan pedal boat rides on the lake.