Let’s cut to the chase, this is the Solihull Park that really is the pick of the bunch - for lots of reasons.
Put simply it’s the sort of park it’s possible to get lost in. You could literally walk around it all day and still not have covered all of it.
Its origins lie in a country estate that was once home to Elmdon Hall.
The land was bought by a wealthy Birmingham banker named Abraham Spooner in 1760 and he set about building a grand residence in the shape of Elmdon Hall.
The hall was actually finished by his son Isaac in 1795.
Isaac’s daughter Barbara married the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce and this union is recognised in a local road name - Wilberforce Way.
The estate came under the ownership of Solihull Urban District Council in 1944 and Elmdon Hall was used by the Home Guard during the Second World War.
Sadly it fell into disrepair sometime after and was demolished in 1956.
Elmdon Park even has its own church - St Nicholas’ Church.
As well as being a great place for dog walking, Elmdon Park also has a children’s play area and next to that is a selection of adventure play equipment.
It has a lake and one of its greatest features is a nature reserve run by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
There are miles and miles of pathways and many go through woodland. It’s also great for cycling.
In the event of snowfall Elmdon Park becomes a mecca for sledging - it’s one of the few areas in the borough to feature a long and relatively steep slope.
Despite its vastness and the ability to lose oneself in it, there are also reminders of civilisation nearby. These come in the shape of the huge Jaguar Land Rover factory, which is literally next door and Birmingham Airport - just across the road at the southern edge of the park.
You can also play tennis for free in the park’s tennis courts (booking is required) and a heritage trail takes in the history of St Nicholas’ Church and Elmdon Hall.
Location: Tanhouse Farm Road and Damson ParkwayLet’s cut to the chase, this is the Solihull Park that really is the pick of the bunch - for lots of reasons.
Put simply it’s the sort of park it’s possible to get lost in. You could literally walk around it all day and still not have covered all of it.
Its origins lie in a country estate that was once home to Elmdon Hall.
The land was bought by a wealthy Birmingham banker named Abraham Spooner in 1760 and he set about building a grand residence in the shape of Elmdon Hall.
The hall was actually finished by his son Isaac in 1795.
Isaac’s daughter Barbara married the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce and this union is recognised in a local road name - Wilberforce Way.
The estate came under the ownership of Solihull Urban District Council in 1944 and Elmdon Hall was used by the Home Guard during the Second World War.
Sadly it fell into disrepair sometime after and was demolished in 1956.
Elmdon Park even has its own church - St Nicholas’ Church.
As well as being a great place for dog walking, Elmdon Park also has a children’s play area and next to that is a selection of adventure play equipment.
It has a lake and one of its greatest features is a nature reserve run by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
There are miles and miles of pathways and many go through woodland. It’s also great for cycling.
In the event of snowfall Elmdon Park becomes a mecca for sledging - it’s one of the few areas in the borough to feature a long and relatively steep slope.
Despite its vastness and the ability to lose oneself in it, there are also reminders of civilisation nearby. These come in the shape of the huge Jaguar Land Rover factory, which is literally next door and Birmingham Airport - just across the road at the southern edge of the park.
You can also play tennis for free in the park’s tennis courts (booking is required) and a heritage trail takes in the history of St Nicholas’ Church and Elmdon Hall.
Location: Tanhouse Farm Road and Damson Parkway
Let’s cut to the chase, this is the Solihull Park that really is the pick of the bunch - for lots of reasons. Put simply it’s the sort of park it’s possible to get lost in. You could literally walk around it all day and still not have covered all of it. Its origins lie in a country estate that was once home to Elmdon Hall. The land was bought by a wealthy Birmingham banker named Abraham Spooner in 1760 and he set about building a grand residence in the shape of Elmdon Hall. The hall was actually finished by his son Isaac in 1795. Isaac’s daughter Barbara married the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce and this union is recognised in a local road name - Wilberforce Way. The estate came under the ownership of Solihull Urban District Council in 1944 and Elmdon Hall was used by the Home Guard during the Second World War. Sadly it fell into disrepair sometime after and was demolished in 1956. Elmdon Park even has its own church - St Nicholas’ Church. As well as being a great place for dog walking, Elmdon Park also has a children’s play area and next to that is a selection of adventure play equipment. It has a lake and one of its greatest features is a nature reserve run by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. There are miles and miles of pathways and many go through woodland. It’s also great for cycling. In the event of snowfall Elmdon Park becomes a mecca for sledging - it’s one of the few areas in the borough to feature a long and relatively steep slope. Despite its vastness and the ability to lose oneself in it, there are also reminders of civilisation nearby. These come in the shape of the huge Jaguar Land Rover factory, which is literally next door and Birmingham Airport - just across the road at the southern edge of the park. You can also play tennis for free in the park’s tennis courts (booking is required) and a heritage trail takes in the history of St Nicholas’ Church and Elmdon Hall. Location: Tanhouse Farm Road and Damson Parkway | Enda Mullen

Our ten favourite parks in Solihull & why one of them stands out above the rest

We take a look at the parks across Solihull and rank our top ten favourites

The borough of Solihull’s motto is ‘Urbs in rure’, which is Latin for ‘town in the country’.

It aims to reflect the fact that Solihull boasts a lot of green space - something it is very proud of. Not only that but it borders the Warwickshire and Worcestershire countryside.

The borough boasts a hosts of great parks which are looked after by Solihull Council and all have their individual character and merits. Some really stand out though and arguably one of them is head and shoulders above the rest - in our opinion anyway.

This is by no means a list of all the borough’s parks but we have picked some of the best and our particular favourite:

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