Reviews of RSPB Sandwell Valley. (Other) in Birmingham (West Midlands).

RSPB Sandwell Valley

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Nature preserve

Tanhouse Ave, Birmingham B43 5AG, United Kingdom

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Information of RSPB Sandwell Valley, Other in Birmingham (West Midlands)

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Reviews of RSPB Sandwell Valley

K. G.

Lovely walk around the lake, spent half an hour in the hide watching a heron and an egret and other birds. Place is kept lovely and clean with a group of volunteers. Nice visitor centre where we enjoyed a cup of tea while watching the birds feed. I bought 3 pin badges and a plant for the garden. Nice place to spend a couple of hours.

B. C.

Lovely reserve with visitor centre and toilets. There is a circular walk, which does take a while but it is mostly flat and it's a good path. I really recommend the hide overlooking scrapes. Staffed by friendly informative staff. The hide is great for kids and budding photographers. We saw the cute Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper, Oystercatcher chicks. Kingfisher corner is a quieter, more overgrown patch.

R. L.

A great day out for the family. A lovely walk around the area with little activities for children. The hide gets you nice and close to the birds and there is a volunteer to guide you as well as binoculars and identification charts. A great introduction to bird watching.

D. T.

Unfortunately only had a hr so was only a quick visit. The staff at the visitors centre were great and helpful. The site is very good with some excellent wildlife. Well worth a visit if you get chance.

A. J.

We usually do country walks but decided to try here and loved it ,didn't realise how big and well laid out it is, good to see so many birds , we will start going here regularly.

A. J.

First time here and really enjoyed it. We went for a 4 mile walk.

R. R.

What a brilliant place to visit! Went as part of a school experience. So much for the little ones on offer, as well as walks and the hide! Love riding my bike on the trails too! Toilets are clean and the cafe serves gorgeous coffee.

J. S.

What a wonderful place to visit. The staff and volunteers are so welcoming, thier happy to help with knowledge and share experience of bird watching. The lake is beautiful to take a walk around with rich variety of wildlife. Public toilets are well kept with lovely picnic area and the lake area is clean barley any litter.

a. M.

Lovely place to go for a walk, much bigger than it first appears. The car park is quite cheap, it was £2.60 for 4 hours when we visited. There's a really lovely bird sanctuary on the main path. If you have binoculars you should definitely bring them. There are all sorts of bird species to see. The path is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. There's an RSPB visitor centre at the top of hill also it's got a spectacular view of the park and the bird sanctuary. N. B. There is quite a lot of work happening on the site next to the park and it can be a bit noisy. I believe it's purpose is to build up the local flood defences. It's not a massive distraction is out of the way everything else, you won't have to go around it or anything like that.

v. r.

Nice nature reserve run by the RSPB, nice big lake with plenty of birds around, they have a dedicated hide, plenty of walks and things to see. Well worth a visit

D. B.

A beautifully well kept area for families to learn about and experience nature, with a variety of types of wildlife to observe. The trail around Forge Mill lake is a very pleasant walk and minibeast meadow is a great feature.

P. E.

Nice & peaceful during the week & still not overcrowded at weekends. You can walk all around and it is only a short walk from Swan Pool which is another pleasant stroll

N. P.

Some great natural areas. Good path around the lake and also good links to Priory Woods and the rest of Sandwell parks.

A.

As part of a health kick my friends and I went for a walk... I have lived in Sandwell most of my life and never knew this place was there. We walked and meet some lovely people on the way... Lovely area to walk. We felt safe. Safety etiquette observed.

P. M.

Absolutely love this place. Its amazing getaway right in the middle of the busy city. We are walking there for a quite few years few times a month. Amazing volunteers from RSPB who take care of this lovely area and constantly improving it making it amazing for us to walk and for wildlife. :)

K. D.

Love this space great cycle paths walking... Walking your dog great for nature lovers... Bird watchers lovely river walks beautiful in the summer have a picnic and just enjoy the beautiful place

D. D.

A huge surprise to discover this beautiful reserve hidden minutes away from motorways and town centres. Volunteer staff were so friendly and we were amazed to see such a variety of bird and plant life

A.

Fantastic place to enjoy nature with children. Lots to do. Favourite, so far.

S. P.

A lovely place to have a walk around. A few interactive sections for the kids, such as; a music section, a mud kitchen and wooden train, a bug section, a small assault style course made from logs along the way. You can also hire the pond dipping equipment for £3. Or join onto one of their events or trails. Today, we joined onto the nature event and the kids throughly enjoyed it! They got to go pond dipping which was good fun. The women who run it named Alex, was very informative and engaging with the children. The kids also did 2 trails and bug hunting. We spent 4 hours here today.

R. C.

The amazing oasis, and so well supported by the RSPB and truly dedicated groupspf volunteers!! thank you. During lockdown you are one of the wonderful green spaces in this area.

F. T.

Had a lovely day and Sandwell Valley. Didn't realise what was right on the doorstep. Staff were lovely and really helpful, even the patrons were nice. A lovely family environment as well as a facility for avid bird and nature watchers!

L. J.

Beautiful walk round the lake and the volunteers are so kind and helpful. We saw some green parakeets and a kingfisher.

P. S.

Great little spot. A variety of wood and lake habitat, well kept, and helpful knowledgeable staff. Best of luck in full reopening. Definitely returning

M. T. S.

Had a walk round the lake and stopped at the RSPB, it was very interesting and the volunteers were really helpful

K. A.

Beautiful well maintained are of natural beauty. My kids love the new train, mud kitchen and bug field just behind the visitors center

D. F.

If you're walking around the pool,it's a nice halfway point where you can sit and get a drink or ice cream and watch the birds on the bird feeders..always someone with experience to talk with...

T. D.

Have been to rsvb on a number of occasions with loved one, delightful walk. Hardly anyone around, able to fully enjoy scenery and company.

N. M.

Very nice place. Could do with a bigger area for teas and coffees. As we only sat in the foyer. But other than that was nice.

D. P.

Beautiful part of the country. A must visit. Didn't know it existed until this week. Take your dog's for a walk here.

I. T.

A decent enough place to go for a walk. However, the lake is only surrounded by grassy fields and the nature trail is rather mundane.

M. H.

Good long walk around the pools. The hide and the RSPB centre are closed on Monday, but the birds are still there.

T. P.

Great place to get information and wonderful views of the lake. Also a nice place for refreshments.

L. P.

I love this place. Always great for a walk and to appreciate nature on your doorstep. Friendly and lovely staff at the RSPB centre. Nice for a coffee.

L. M.

The RSPB Nature Reserve Sandwell Valley is a Wonderful place to visit, whether you're a Bird watcher or not. If you appreciate the great outdoors and nature this'll be right up your passage. It's a haven for bird life and nature and a calm peaceful place to spend a few hours or the day. The Visitors Centre is brilliant and a good venue to discover, and have refreshments. I had a tub of chocolate ice cream and a drink which was right up my passage, and made me go Ummm, yum yum ! I thought it but didn't verbalise it, I'm not completely stupid ! Or am I ! ??? 🤔🙄✌️

A. B.

Rspb is a great friendly place to visit also school parties nature Birds ducks plenty to see from the hide it's a Pleasure to be a Volunteer here .

M. M.

Beautiful place for a coffee and a snack over looking Forge pool. The bird feeders attract such an amazing array of birds. Friendly helpful staff. Clean facilities. The walk to it is a great one for the family. Mostly flat but even the small parts that are up hill aren't too challenging.

R.

Really lovely place to take the kids! Lots of fun exploring and pond dipping. They loved looking for birds with binoculars and playing in the mud kitchen!

K. J.

A great area for getting young and not so young out and about. Lots of interesting little areas hidden away for the children to explore. The team working around the site where helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful little spot!

P. K.

One of my favorite walking places. RSPB centre, small snack area, activities to keep children interested such as a mud kitchen, insect hotels, tubular bells and lots more.

J. C.

Beautiful walk around the lake and lovely activities for family fun along the way. We did the dino egg hunt at Easter and it was enjoyable!

r. g.

Fab place to go u can sit in the cafe and watch the birds and life go by or go on a nature walk of pod dipping, den building or there's other in door and out door activity for children and adults to get back to nature the people there have lots of information and knowledge about the wildlife.

H. R.

Visited with my mother and sister today. Watched birds on feeders from the centre and was lovely to see a variety with the help of binoculars. Also spent sometime in the first hide where the staff were helpful pointing out birds to spot. Great to see a swan and it's cygnets!

M. S.

Beautiful unspoiled area. Trees birds water great walks. Lovely place.

T. R.

Very educational and the Kids found it fun looking for the pumpkins

D. S. N.

Really lovely reserve, lots of nice viewing areas and good chance of spotting a range of interesting birdlife, highlight of the visit was seeing the snipe.

G. W.

Lovely walk. Spotted young cormorants, plover and oyster catcher. Saw a buzzard hunting and ring neck parakeets

C. W.

My 9year old daughter loves it here. She saw a bullfinch on her first trip and has been addicted ever since

A. E.

It's a beautiful walk and you can check out the local and visiting birds

S. S.

Lovely place for a walk. Cafe selling ice lollies, coffees etc. Friendly staff

J. D.

Lovely walks in quiet nature reserve. Beautiful outdoor experience.

A. G.

Really lovely reserve, lots of nice viewing areas and good chance of spotting a range of interesting birdlife, highlight of the visit was seeing the snipe. Nice little visitor centre serving hot drinks as well which was really nice. Highly recommend.

B. H.

Good to get out in to the country side a very nice place to be for a few hours will go back again very soon .

A. N.

Beautiful walks and plenty to do and see, with an RSPB reserve with hides and viewing stations. Excellent.

G. H.

Very nice place. Easy to park. Paths well maintained nice pleasent friendly staff and volunteers . Highly recommended.

N. B.

I love taking my daughter here, walking round the lake feeding the ducks or doing a spot bird watching. The volunteers in the spotting hide are great at pointing things out and sharing information with my daughter. The coffee and ice cream in the centre are pretty good too.

G. U.

Bit quieter than it used to be since they introduced parking charges, nice place for a walk

S.

Always one of my first choices in the area for a nice walk with my family. Photo lovers like myself can capture some good shots here too!

d. h.

Love the tranquillity and views of Lake with the different types of birds

R. W.

Lovely place. Friendly, welcoming team. Car parking. Walk around the lake, benches along the way. Approx 1 mile. A hide to observe the bird, not far from the visitors centre. Warm sunny day, and an ice cream to finish. Loved it.

P.

Very nice place to spend a afternoon, they also have a farm next door for £2 and enjoy farm animals.

S. P.

As an rspb member we are very proud of the maintenance, accessibility , devotion of staff ,knowledge of staff , hyde and presenter assisting with help and care, but overall it is a nice place to go visit. Xxx

J. L.

Nice walks for the family with outdoor forrest and meadow areas for children to explore

C. B.

Stunning views! Pushchair friendly. The volunteer staff here are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable, I'd recommend the walk to anyone age.

A. L.

Great to see, and photograph, the Parakeets for the first time.

J. W.

A new experience for me but worth a visit. Facilities very good, RSPB people and volunteers on site to help and give information. A hide on the edge of a lake and a good walk around the lake with the River Tame alongside.

W. B.

A great place to visit no matter what the weather.

J. H.

Great place for a leisurely walk, lots of things to see and a lovely cafe serving drinks and ice creams.

D. W.

Excellent RSPB Site situated on in the inner part of Birmingham with an excellent views across the River Tame and the Lake. There is excellent wildlife on view such as Cormorants and Oystercatchers and Egrets to see. The facilities in the visitor centre are excellent with refreshments available and helpful staff to point the local wildlife that's been sighted recently on site. Overall a pleasant experience.

A. R.

Nice friendly staff. Lots for little ones to do. Little cafe for light snacks and drinks. The Wild Craft activities are great. Thoroughly enjoyed.

M. B. (.

Kids love it. Fantastic place for mindfulness and just living in the moment. Loads of varieties of birds and multiple locations to sit and enjoy nature at its best. Free during Covid but usually an RSPB membership is needed. These cost from £6 per month for two people and you receive s great Bird book to help you identify which species you are watching and other perks. Look out for the sculptures and carvings dotted around.

B.

So nice and good place to look at nature

S. K.

Love it. Great place to spend a few peaceful hours.

J. S.

Been park so many times didn't know it was here. A really nice walk around the pool and half way have a cuppa in the cafe watch all the nature through the large glass windows walk on to the hide so interesting and peaceful

p. w.

Very tranquil, lovely walk. Volunteers are a dedicated group who are on hand to help you spot and identify the wide variety of birds.

R. V.

Loads for kids here - couldn't drag my son away from the pond dipping! Very exciting for him catching larvae, beetles and newts. Also trails and hunts for them on the walk round.

k. m.

First time there. Nice walk. The hide was open people were friendly and the rspb volunteer was lovely and helpful

M. C.

Great place for walking, running, dog walking, bird spotting or just sitting quiet. RSPB hut for refreshments and toilets.

M. B.

Great place with plenty of different birds. Did clock a buzzard in the distance but too far away for a good shot.

C. M.

Lovely walk around the lake where we saw Lapwings, herons, cormerants and of course lots of parakeets. Well worth a visit.

s. s.

An amazing place to walk my dog Leo Beautiful x

D. C.

the place is breathtaking, the architecture is unparalleled

E. W.

Great place to walk & to take in all the best that nature has to offer. Just to be able to stop for a.moment & enjoy what's around you is worth the visit. Being that it is so close looking forward to going back soon.

P. C.

Very beautiful and relaxing place to visit great to walk around the lakes and along side of the river the visitor centre is nice and clean and it's good to go in the hide to watch the birds on the lake The only downside is the walk from the bus stop to get to the RSPB

P. S.

A wonderful inner city oasis of nature.

s. S.

Love coming here with the dogs, nice walk around the lake even in wet weather as since they have done the paths it's no longer boggy.

l. a. a. p.

Lovely visit and I have become a member of the RSPB. Lovely walks and a variety of little feathered friends around the area. The Hide is brilliant where you can get as close as possible to many species. Lovely to see the Oyster Catcher sitting on her eggs. Would definitely recommend for all the family.

D. C.

We went to RSPB Sandwell Valley for an advertised scavenger hunt. My eight year old daughter loved the scavenger hunt and the little explorers trail and musical instruments along the way! The bird observatory on the lake was awesome! The man gave my daughters some binoculars so she could see the baby birds and she loved that! After the scavenger hunt she got to make a collage with all the items she had collected. She also got a little prize for completing the hunt. We did some pond dipping and then my daughter played in the mud kitchen. She loved the mud kitchen and has asked for one for her birthday! The lady behind the counter was lovely and friendly. An awesome bank holiday day out. My daughter can't wait to go back again! ❤️

G.

A lovely day out for the children and adults alike. Some great activities for the kids, which you pay for separately and you are allowed to take dogs.

S. L.

Really pleasant walk, very friendly locals, staff and volunteers. Really enjoyed it!

S. B.

Obviously during Covid, the visitor centre and bird hide is closed but this shouldn't put you off visiting. Plenty of parking. Lovely walk around Forge Mill lake and along the River Tame. Lots of wildlife to be seen.

J. A.

Very nice grounds set beside a well maintained river. Large variety of bird species to see and a bird hide manned by very welcoming and friendly RSPB volunteers. I've been 3 times now and learned something every time. Everyone I've met has been so friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely place.

A. J.

Another great place for long walks. A little disappointing.that you can always hear motorway traffic but remarkable all the same that such a pretty expanse exists so close. Lovely lakes to.walk round. Woods to.explore. And fun parks for the kids.

T. h.

Fantastic day out with some lovely trails and activities.

S. B.

The volunteers were so friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. It is a truly tranquil relaxing place to visit & watch the antics of so many different types of birds. We had a lovely day there & will return soon.

A. N.

Nice nature reserve that is larger than I expected. We visited on a Bank Holiday Monday so it was reasonably busy. The hide wasn't open at the time as they were short on volunteers but that didn't detract. We did the circular walk around the lake. It took us quite a while but we had a two year old and a five year old with us. Because of the lake it meant we couldn't really take a short cut back to the car so we were committed to the walk! The nearby farm looked very popular and we might try there next time.

R.

Really nice to be with nature. Clean and great for children

s. h.

They have an office for RSPB and a viewing point with free telescope use. 1 mile walk around the lake. Great for the kids but do need monitoring as the path is next to the river Teme. Lots of ducks, geese etc; can easily spend 2-3 hours here.

C. D.

First visit, lovely place. Went into the hide, volunteer there was so friendly and knowledgeable.

I. W.

Nice visitors centre where you can use the RSPB telescopes to view the wild life and chat with friendly volunteers.

K. C.

A wonderful urban green space full of surprises. This was our first visit to the RSPB at Sandwell Valley. Excellent visitor centre with great views over the lakes and surrounding countryside. The staff were very friendly and helpful and there was plenty to do and see, especially for children visiting during the school holidays. We strolled down to the birdhide at lakeside, where the RSPB staff and volunteers were simply excellent. We were loaned binoculars and use of a scope, whilst one of the staff explained what birds we were likely to see, points of interest and unusual sightings of visiting birds. Bird activity on the lake was high, including an adult grey Heron fishing for prey! A great way to spend a couple of hours. We shall definitely return.

S. W.

Staff always ready to help. In the hide they will lend you binoculars and tell you about the birds that are there. In the visitor centre there are activities for the young children. And the walk around the lake is present 2 mile mostly on good hard paths

A. W. M. M.

RSPB Sandwell Valley is a great oasis within the urban area of Sandwell and neighbouring Birmingham. Within the visitors centre there is seating so that families can buy drinks and watch birds visiting the feeders at the back of the centre, with binoculars and scopes available to help see the different varieties of bird. Activities for children are available to either do in the centre or to walk around the RSPB area to identify various species of wildlife. Just simply walking around the area can help you unwind. There is a charge for parking adjacent to the actual centre but the is a car park as soon as you enter the access road which is free. These car parks are closed overnight so be aware of these times which change during the year. It would be a good idea to visit the RSPB Sandwell Valley Web site for opening times and special activities.

W. G.

Great place for a visit. Friendly staff and a variety of wildlife to observe.

J. D.

A treasure of nature close to an urban environment. In an hour or so it easy to see up to 40 bird species. Free parking if you are an RSPB member, otherwise it is £3. Or you can park near the road and walk in. It takes about 10 minutes. Excellent visitor centre with very friendly, helpful and well informed staff. A selection of hot & cold drinks plus snacks on sale so you can birdwatch in comfort. There is one excellent bird hide open some week days and at weekends. Very clean toilets in the visitor centre. All in all a great half day out. If you wish you can walk on into the Sandwell Valley and visit other places and nature centres. Highly recommended.

S. S.

Nice and quiet. Great for a walk, reading and spend time with nature.

N. M.

Small reserve with 1 hide, but you can leave the actual reserve and walk round the lake. The hide had good opportunities to photograph the resident Kingfishers.

R. G.

Nature reserve centred around a lake, with a good picnic area (including one wheelchair space at a table - moderately accessible to intrepid wheelchair users), refreshments on sale, toilets, etc. And birds of course!

H. R.

Beautiful oasis in a dense urban area. Plenty of wildlife and a lovely visitor centre to sit and have a cuppa and enjoy the view of birds feeding and the lake. Staff on hand to guide you. Warm and friendly. Highly recommended.

P. N.

Lovely views, great place to walk and absolutely great place to explore and get stuck into nature...

N. C.

Beautiful circular walks around the lakes and bird sanctuary. GREAT family day out. They've got a great cafe at rspb where you can watch wild parakeets on the feeders.

C. H.

Had a lovely stroll around Sandwell Valley with my wife. Glorious sunshine today made it a fantastic experience. We were delighted to find the RSPB centre was open (hadn't expected that on a Bank Holiday) so we were able to buy so.e lattes and sit outside to drink them at their picnic tables. A great way to relax in the sun.

K. A.

Not open everyday. Kids love it when its open. they have a children's bird club . you have go book. And it is well worth the money, this is one day a week. But I'm sure it would be note successful if it opened more. Car park which you have to pay for. Beautiful surroundings. Vending machines for light snack , tea and coffer. Pity about opening times. Would go more often.

L. B.

What a hidden gem. A beautiful place to be with the free facilities of the hide too! Pond dipping is a must with all the equipment provided for just £3. Parking is £3 but if you sign up to the RSPB it is free - not only that you get choice of fantastic welcoming gifts. I signed up for a family membership for £5 per month, adults get a bimonthly magazine and children a monthly issue. Haven't even explored it all yet.....can't wait!

J. K.

The rspb is a wonderful place for all the family lots of activities, farms, walking areas also some beautiful views ideal for avid bird watching there are four lakes to walk around well spaced out with ample parking

b. r.

Great hide on the water's edge to see a wide variety of species. Look out for the ring necked parakeets. Also if it's cold you can see a fair deal from the cafe as it looks over the lake and has feeders strategically placed. Enjoy! £3 to park money goes on upkeep, or free if you are an RSPB member.

M. J.

My wife and I visited here for the first time today and were extremely impressed with the whole Reserve. The three volunteers we met were both friendly and knowledgeable, the Visitor's building was clean and welcoming (excellent toilets!), the walks had interest created by the superb viewpoints with benches, well signposted, no litter, great main viewing point, in fact we can only be complimentary as this showcased the very best of what the RSPB can provide. Will certainly visit again and recommend it wherever we can. Thank you all for your work.

K. C.

Plenty to explore, RSPB visitors centre great for bird watchers and children as sometimes activities going on there for them. Preserved very well. Also Forge Mill Farm and Sandwell Farm are some places to visit within the valley itself.

D. V.

Really lovely walk with lots of educational signs and activities for children. The visitor’s centre has a great café and an enormous glass window to sit at and bird-watch in the warm whilst enjoying a coffee.

N. B. D.

Great day out for adults and kids

L. C.

Almost a secret reserve hidden at the edge of a housing estate. Small visitors' centre with toilets, drinks and snacks. Very friendly staff and plenty of child orientated ideas in the centre and around the reserve. Really enjoyed the visit and will go back. £3 to park for non-RSPB members.

J. W.

Beautiful ponds and so many nooks and crannies. For example is the little natural tutorial area to sit and share knowledge.The event was great, they have lots of other ones on over the holidays. Can’t rate it highly enough. They had a good selection of teas, soya milk and vegan crisps which was an added...

J. M.

Lovely little mini café. I'd like to see it expanded to do more, but as it stands, staff are lovely and you couldn't beat the view.

R. S.

A shorter walk than expected but lovely. The first moment we walked out there were parakeets flying around and on the feeders! Great to see. Knowledgeable and helpful volunteers, including in the hide. Lots of cormorants, a heron and little Egrets. We saw a jay as we were walking round and lots of squirrels. We had a peppermint tea in the visitors centre, no soya mylk or vegan options. Finished off with a picnic on one of the many picnic benches.

C. H.

Very friendly staff, happy to point birds out to my children. Pleasant walk around the lake and a hide that is open at specified times looking over the lake. Small coffee shopl/cafe in the centre

G. H.

Great place to just walk the dog and let the world pass you by. New visitors centre is very clean and staff are very knowledgeable. The lake side hide is fantastic to while away a couple of hours bird watching

S. H.

Lovely place and very educational. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Jack and Michelle were amazing with my 3year old grandson 👍🏻👍🏻

a. s.

Very nice 👌 for walking

I. C.

Nice lake for a walk or run

S. C.

New visitors centre is a big improvement over the last building. The hide is great for bird watching and taking photos from. There's also viewing posts around the lake to take advantage of the various species. #FamilyFriendly

J. a.

If you love nature then this is a great place to visit. Nice visitor centre and hide with bird watching opportunities, you can view bird feeders and the Lake from the centre there are binoculars and a scope to use if you haven't got any. Entry is free, free parking for rspb members. I saw lesser redpoll for the first time! And had a Robin feed out of my hand (take some bird seed, not bread as this is bad for birds) Children's activities are available, e.g pond dipping. Friendly volunteers in centre and the hide to help you identify birds etc. Toilets, drinks machine and good range of snacks to buy but unfortunately no cafe, but nice place to have a picnic. If you walk around the lake you can access forge mlil farm, which is free to visit and see the farm animals, buy a drink or icecream, they also have a nice gift shop toilets and small play area it is a circular route.

D. G.

A real hidden treasure. A lovely place to be at one with nature for all ages

K. T.

Really beautiful place to walk around and explore, not too busy either

Y. G.

Accompanied a group of reception aged children on a school trip and enjoyed the day. Children had a wonderful time, pond dipping and mini beast hunting. The volunteers who helped were really accommodating and helpful.

A. M.

Very nice recreational park. Includes an ornithology hut, 3 different mountain bike tracks to suit various skill levels. Has a zip line amongst other outdoor recreational equipment.

A. T. D.

Really nice place, lovely place to go and be in nature. Couple of places to feed, geese, ducks and swans. Really beautiful place to walk around

C. L.

Rather disappointing not many birds to see...

S. P.

Great place to visit if you like bird watching, friendly staff in the cafe and expert infomation from the guides in the viewing hide. If you are taking your dog they must be kept on the lead, it's a nature reserve.

N. T.

A lovely place to go and get a good view of the lake. The staff there are lovely, v informative of the birds. Definitely worth a visit while walking around the lake..

J. G.

Good car parking. Pleasant path to walk on. Small lakes attracting water fowl.

J. B.

Visitor centre and some hides. Good walking around lake. Own carpark and accessible from Swan pool Sandwell Valley carpark.

S. G.

Lovely walk to spot dinosaur eggs with the children.

M. R.

Nice and relaxing to have a walk around

H. W.

This is a hidden gem. Great for a walk. Also the volunteers in the bird hide are very friendly and knowledgeable.

E. G.

Nice walk around pool, little visitors centre and hide. Interactive bits on the walk. Friendly staff. Simple drinks and snacks available. Toilets at red lion farm.

I. S.

Great place to get away from the city!

R. P.

Fantastic, as always. It's a natural escape that makes you feel like you're in the middle of the country. Have a walk. A picnic. Pond dipping for the kids (and other activities). Loads to do and always a great and tiring day out. 👍👍👍

J. H.

Peaceful and glorious parkland. Ideal for all ages.

J. G.

Lovely option for a coffee in peace and tranquility, took grandparents...accessible in wheelchair to bird hide by lake with lovely guide who taught us about the birds we saw...I saw birds I had never seen before in my life !!! Beautiful

B. H.

Lovely open space lots to interest everyone Bird watching boating and fishing good area for walking and cycling also wheelchair friendly

J. J.

Fantastic visitor centre - a nice place to stop off for a drink with great views over the lake. All the staff we saw were really friendly, would definitely visit again.

C. H.

This is a lovely nature reserve especially for water birds.

p. g.

Great we even spotted the green ring necked parakeets from doing watch

p. G.

Good for runs and walk children lots to do

A. C.

We loved it . A real family place to visit.

J. W.

Beautiful location, beautiful scenery and walks aswel as loads of different wildlife to see

M. B.

Great place. Fantastic set up for both kids and adults. Activities for the kids and a great bird hide. Really enjoyed it and will be back soon.

D. B.

Beautiful place to go. But even though they have dirt pathways to take u around the valley it's no good for wheelchair users. Really think something should be done about this

S. W.

A beautiful place. It's good for the soul. Seen so many beautiful birds, all firsts of mine. Excellent visitor centre and very well managed. CantvwaitC to come again .

M. T.

Great place to go and enjoy nature on your own or with friends. The right place for bird watching. I've got my weekly dosis of wilderness in this place today and I'll be back, that's for sure.

V.

Really good for a walk around, the kids really enjoy it, there is a shorter route so we don't end up carrying them towards the end which is fab

I. L.

Great place to go with the kids

K. C.

Very enjoyable. A haven for bird watchers. A peaceful & quiet area. Enjoyable walk. Definitely worth a visit

N. H.

Great place for a walk on a summer day or any day for that matter. Beautiful location. And now the pathways have been done it's a walk that can be done in any weather

J. M.

Fantastic rspb site in the heart of the Midlands.

R. B.

Amazing, beautiful great day out. Food services, AMAZING walk, Park nearby, balcony overlooking a massive bird reserve. Just beautiful.

p. n.

Pleasant walk around the lake trails nice 3 pound for parking all day lots of activities to do with children and adults nice cup of coffee as well

M. R.

Peaceful and quiet with loads of fun paths and hidden streams be careful some have drop offs into the steams on other parts of the park great place to gather your thoughts and get back to nature.

S. G.

Great walk, lots of wildlife to see and staff are really helpful

C. S.

Went for a 4th birthday party and my daughter had a lovely time. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Would definitely visit again👍🏾

J. F.

We did the fairy village quest with our 6 year old grand daughter, it was quite enjoyable but no sign of any fairies unfortunately..

M. B.

Always enjoy a walk in the Valley. Pity about the motorway noise though.

P. L.

Fantastic place beautifull birds in there own habitat everyone so friendly even social distances kept too

N. S.

Lovely little spot in the middle of urban hell. Very friendly, the kids love it and what's more, it's free. Will definitely visit more regularly.

R. W.

Carm and peaceful with lots of bird life. Good family walks, but centre not yet open due to covid.

D. B.

Pleasant walk around the rspb forge mill farm lake & visitors centre where you can view the wild birds on their telescopes & see the birds feeding & a variety of different leaflets all about 🐦 birds

T. P.

The new nature centre has hosted our church for a few get togetheres we've had and its been real nice. Such a beautiful place.

S. S.

wonderful place to visit all year long the gardens look stunning, The kraft shops are not that expensive worth a visit all seasons

S. L. W.

Beautiful little reserve with small but lovely visitors centre

B. R.

Beautiful place and lots of nature to see

F. E.

Very nice and big place. Verity things for kids to play. And big car park.

D. C.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers; always happy to help children and adults to appreciate the fascinating range of birds in the reserve

V. P.

Noticed that lots of birds

A. J.

Plenty of wildlife to see. My grandaughter always loves going. Pleasant helpful staff. Definitely recommend

B. P.

Beautiful, amazing walk

C. J.

Really nice facilities and the only RSPB site to be entirely surrounded by residential and commercial properties. Go see birds like Oyster Catchers and the local flock of Red Ringed Parakeets!!

F. G.

Toilets and a snack bar with ice cream and some drinks. No baby change and no café, although you can sit on chairs and look out off the window. Friendly volunteers.

D. H.

A truly Bostin place to visit if you have an interest in birds. The walk to the centre is bostin as well with a. hive of animal activities going on. Well worth a visit.

M. M.

Beautiful place to walk nice coffee and orange slice at RSPB shop, I saw two green Parrets, amazing

A. S.

Lovely walk but trees need to be pruned to be able to see more of the lake and wild life

T. E.

Absolutely beautiful. Visitors centre is great, staff are so friendly. Look forward to my next visit

R. J.

Great place for some tranquility and a coffee...

D. P.

Lovely place to walk around for the day especially if you like bird/nature watching.

S. V.

I loved it because it was really nice to explore and find out new birds to look at and you should come and I will surely come again

A. S.

This is amazing place where the nature breaths freely and the walks here nourish yourself from within. Highly recomended! Awesome photo opportunities for nature photographers

K. w.

So amazed by this place you can walk round and see different birds and other wild life, dogs are allowed, they have a viewing center, one place you must visit.

a. b.

Nice location to view wildlife within the centre of west Midlands. Good facilities, plenty to see and do as a bired hide too

A. H.

Enjoyed the walk around Sandwell Valley Reserve with friends on a beautiful day. Staff are so helpful and maintain the valley do well. Thank you

M. W.

Relaxing place, good walk and a gem for wildlife. Really well kept for an inner city place of green and wild.

I.

Wonderful centre to teach little ones about nature. There's not loads to do there, but they do have planned activities throughout the month.

H. W.

Lovely walk around the lakes but choose your day carefully we went when it was really hot for us and the dogs.

P. R.

Nice place to make walk in nature.

s. a.

Lovely experience for all ages

a. H.

Quick stop off passing through didn't get to vist the centre but nice walk 👌

j. h.

Just been on a guided bat walk. Very good. Guide was very knowledgeable and the RSPB staff were fantastic. Loved it. We will be going back soon

L. O.

Very relaxing place to take a walk specially on a sunny day. When in there it seems u r miles out of Birmingham.

L. S.

Beautiful walks and environment for anyone that enjoys the outdoors, links well to, hill top, swan lake and Dartmouth park. Beautiful

R. B.

The nature reserve is great! That have a parent and toddler sessions on Weds which are very well prepared and lots of fun!

D. G.

Great for walking the pom,he loves it

T. R.

I love walking round here with the dogs people on bikes are a little disrespectful but other wise a pleasant walk

D. P.

Lovely circular walk of about 40 minutes from Forge Lane, all around the lake. Plenty of bird life!

L. D.

Easy walk and informative RSPB

D. O.

Very beautiful place very quiet. The river tyme runs through the centre of the park. Very picturesque its a must for all

F. S.

Lovely walks and the pond dipping at £3 is great for our 8 and 11 year old

R. N.

Excellent facilities for watching wildfowl, plenty of staff on hand. And good if you're just going for a walk

D. M.

Beautiful place for a day out, lots of wildlife and friendly staff in the visitor centre

J. H.

A great place for a walk but be careful of too many people not socially distancing

v. b.

Friendly volunteers very helpful, good walking throughout the reserve well positioned hide and viewing stations, good variety of wild life

E. A.

Lovely peaceful area, pools with natural wildlife, bird watching, lots of stuff for the children and a coffee shop.

M.

Good Hyde and events but volunteer work is currently a bit un-organized. Its great that it is free too and some birds are friendly!

G. W.

Lovely walk. Lots to look at. Always good at RSPB.

G. I.

Wonderfully tranquil and very interesting & inspiring, all just a few miles from West Bromwich town centre. Explore what's on your doorstep 😊

T. “. H.

Lovely place for a stroll and looking at various birds by the pond. Nice place. Do come and visit.

A. C.

A great Place to come and look at the local bird life, the volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly, purpose built free to access hides with free access to binoculars

R. O.

Some birds must of escaped from an Avary.

r.

Nice place to stroll round a lake and take a look at the wildlife. Decent(ish) cafe too

J. A.

Lovely place to see birds, lovely countryside,nice cafe,good for families and walking.

S. C.

Great place for walking. Well defined paths and lots of interesting things to see

C.

Stunning place, full of nature.

M. H.

Great day with or without the family. Knowledgeable staff and wonderful wildlife. All for a great cause too!

D. B.

Fun time, take a walk take a walk take a walk to this park and listen to the ducks them a quack

R. M.

Good hide on the lake for all year round bird watching and the new visitors centre is fantastic for all ages, isn't the centre in Tanhouse Avenue

J. &. L. M.

Nice walk around here.. Lovely to see the birds on the feeders at the RSPB centre especially the parakeets

H. S.

Pleasant place to take the kids. Lots of nature & things to see & do. Can be quite muddy if its rained.

A. B.

Great place to visit nice hidden views and the staff and bird watchers were all very helpful and friendly also try the ice cream its great 😀

R. M.

Delightful walk around the lake. Interesting variety of birdlife. Refreshments available at the RSPB centre.

S. O.

The car park was decent.

D. F.

Lovely place to walk, cycle or just go around and admire the nature.

K. C.

Too much dog poo

D. E.

birds are so beautiful and staff are kind to people with learning disabilities

N. D.

Good MTB trails. Definitely something to check out if you're in the area.

G. T.

Great place to go for a long walk to see plenty of birdlife on the lakes

P. H.

Time of year and lit of volunteer work going on but short of birds. Very overgrown in places. Too quiet.

D. D.

Lots of things for kids and quiet places for adults. Accessibility is good too and the RSPB volunteers very helpful

B. P.

Perfect day for a walk round especially as it was with a bird expert lots of birds my favourites the Bullfinch and Greenfinch

M. W.

Lovely place to visit. Great place to pop in for a coffee and a lovely view of the birds as well.

j. d.

Fantastic place for family's.good day out.loads to do.good food and drink facilities.good car parking.cheap day out.

A. H.

Fabulous placeobely and flat also has cycle paths. Can walk for miles. Well recommended.

W. F.

Lovely visitors centre, great volunteers and really pleasant bird hide. I will definitely return!

M. K.

Its a really nice place to go. I took my kids there we really enjoyed it.

J. M.

Great little gem hidden at the back of sandwell valley. Went for a kids party facilities were great and the kids loved the pond dipping.

C. H.

Beautiful wildlife even though the visitor's centre is covid closed.

J. M.

Always walk in the park, every visit to Birmingham. Well worth a visit, friendly staff at the centre and the bird hide.

o. 2.

Amazing place, amazing place to be linked with trees, birds and water.

T.

Beautiful location. Magical trails to walk. Our dogs love it as much.

D. P.

Lovely place to visit and two lovely gentle men to help identify birds. Thank you for a nice afternoon.😁

J. P.

Love this Park great walks and lovely lakes.

J. P.

Great place to visit. Parking is charged. Best to park on the road and take the short walk in.

A. S.

Beautiful reserve. Lots of bird life. Very knowledgable staff and volunteers

R.

If you love birds, youll love this place. Even if you dont, you will discover your passion, or at least an appreciation, for birds.

P. H.

Well looked after lovely walks meet some nice and friendly people keep up the good work

R. C.

Great scenic views, walking with the children and looking at rare birds.

J.

Great for kids and anyone in to nature

L. P.

Excellent new visitor centre, hides and feeding station + walk round lake

j. e.

Very good, lots of bins for dog poop, only 4 star as it not massive

N. B.

Lovely walk around the lake and lots of different birds to see

B. B. P. M.

A very beautiful and interesting place will go again in few days to soak up more.

W. G.

Great place for parakeets

M. K.

Nice walk around lakes and river with lots of wildlife to see.

K. F.

Great place to walk the dog , cycle or bird watching great day out for all the family.

R. S.

Great day out for my sons friends birthday. They really enjoyed the pond dipping

s. s.

Had a wonderful time, so nice to visit especially the rspb reserve

C. W.

Perfect starting point for a stroll around Forge Mill Lake. Very helpful and informative volunteers in the hide.

R. G.

Fantasic place.. lovely place for evening strolls round the lake. And plenty of nature to take in.

L. W.

Just one off the birds my daughter took a photo off

J. P.

Free to visit but you have to pay to park which is a bit misleading. Great place to take the kids.

R. A.

Never realised this was here. Lovely setting and plenty to see for bird lovers.

S. P.

Lovely place, friendly staff and birds to see - can't fault it.

B. W. W. C.

I just love this place, parking a bit tight but you can park a 10min walk away on the road way.

H. a. A.

Fantastic variety of birds to be seen. Especially around the visitors centre.

A. S.

Took the grandkids here and they loved it the nature trail is great

B. M.

Lovely relaxing morning in the sunshine watching the birds and wildlife while enjoying a nice cup of tea.

p. f.

Very good short walk...45 mins....snack shop and nature centre....

D. W.

Nice rsbp site and nature trails

W. T.

Lovely local nature reserve in heart of black country with great visitor centre

C. L.

Nice scenery for urban West Bromwich, but there was not much in the way of wildlife.

F. G.

Needs more funding

D. B.

Lovely walk, knowledgeable staff very enjoyable day out.

C. M.

Such a lovely place for you to go for a stroll and see local nature at its best.

B. L.

Beautiful view. A gem in the West Midlands

P. A.

Hello I've been walking around this place for over twenty years and it's brilliant I hope they don't ruin it with these so called flood defences that are being put in place

J. M.

Excellent as always. Lots of wildlife and informative volunteers at the RSPB reserve

R. N. K.

A lovely 40 - 50 minute walk with a hidden swing to play on.

K. O.

Love this place costs you nothing apart from the parking, lovely walk with the kids or on your own

D. S.

Great reserve in the middle of a village. Friendly helpful people lived this place

D. C.

Lovely place to take family for a walk and see the wildlife

d. c.

Considering it is in the middle of Birmingham, it contained a good selection of wildlife, with helpful wardens.

P. S.

Great place, friendly staff, activities for kids and adults always available

T. S.

Amazing place and friendly staff. Free car park.. I think

A. K.

Great place for a walk with lake views and wildlife

A. B.

Lovely place with very friendly staff and lots to do with the kids.

T. T.

Lovely day out with children, lots of areas ti explore and investigate.

V. S.

Its a little slice of peace and quiet to enjoy nature in amongst the town

K. W.

Love this place bee going foe as long as I can remember, has everything for walkers ,birdwatchers alike

D. E.

Lovely walk could do with some path improvements as was flooded in places.

M. W.

Beautiful place for a walk. Very well maintained.

S. H.

Wonderful wild life venue ! Most people you meet seem to have a smile on their face . 🙂

l.

Lovely walk, nice and quiet in the week

K. T.

The grandkids love it here. Thanks RSPB for this great facility.

C. B.

AMAZING

s. s.

Love going there..beautiful natural sceneries

N. P.

Wonderful place to walk. Tranquil.

G. W.

Lovely afternoon with my daughter and granddaughter babies afternoon at rspb plenty to do

M.

Had a lovely walk. Excellent day out for the kids

D. E.

Worth a look, but park in lane rather than RSPB centre and save yourself 3 quid

S. B.

Great place for bird watching or just a lovely walk

M. I.

Brilliant place to get away from it all, fresh air, lots to see

T.

Beautiful scenery whilst exercising me and my dog

D. B.

Love our visits to this place. Look forward to returning when lockdown ends

M. P.

Lot's to see and do. Walk over the motor way bridge head for the rspb centre excellent service

a. f.

The wildlife is fantastic and the volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful.

g. a.

Well worth a visit

S. E.

Brilliant place, knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Islands are Gull City!

P. S.

A great place where you can take some great shots of birds.

C. L.

Always a friendly service here and the staff and all other visitors will help with any questions you may have

I. S.

A hidden gem in the middle of urban sprawl. Great variety of birds, volunteers fantastic.

T. H.

Lovely walks, beautiful birds,

M. S.

Beautiful walk , good Coffee half way round

S. J.

Great reserve with a lovely user friendly visitor centre.

M. R.

Worth a trip. Still feels like a job in progress. But the RSPB are doing good work here.

P. M.

Very nice place for walk, bike ride, run, relax...

R. B.

Nice reception centre and plenty of opportunity to observe nature.

D. S.

Nice nature centre loads of exploring to do with children

W. A.

Great place to watch birds and find out more about the area

B. B.

Great place to visit with children; from babies to teens.

J. S.

Even in winter it's a lovely place to be.0

D.

Lovely reserve, nice place for a night time walk

b. d.

Great public open space just on my doorstep . have to pay to park now though 8-(

S. S.

Such a beautiful relaxing place 😌

C. S.

Great place to go walking to relieve the stresses of life.

M. H.

Love walking around Sandwell Valley and the RSPB and coffee shops are great!

D. H.

Wonderfull reserve great staff and volunteers. Love it!

C. H.

Great place for bike rides with the family.

S. W.

It was Brilliant!! 😊

M. F.

Lovely walk round today ! Listening to birdsong as we walked

N. G.

Very nice RSPB centre with great views and friendly staff.

L. W.

Lovely walks staff at the RSPB are helpful and knowledgeable

n.

Plenty to see. Great views. A place to relax.

B. K.

Friendly staff and a great place doing good work for all the middlands.

E. D.

Beautiful wildlife excellent cycling facilities

C. B.

Great day out for all the family, so much to do.

M. C.

Small RSPB site surrounded by urban conurbation. Highlight is the small number Parakeet in the area.

M. J.

Pleasant walk around the reserve.

J. C.

Nice day for a bike 🚲 ride early this morning whilst quite

T. F. (.

Decent park. Good birds

p. s.

Great place to walk dogs and to spend an afternoon

K.

Amazing place to go nice park staff very nice

V. B.

Love this place great for walks.

C. S.

Egrets, new to the Valley, and they've successfully raised young.

H. D.

Lovely open space staff helpful at visitor centre

R. P.

Great place for birding and for nature lovers.

J. W.

Never get tired of the place, always a pleasure to walk round

A. J.

Staff friendly always lots to do for kids.

H. B.

Nice place for the children to discover nature.

D. V.

A must go.. very helpful staff. Totally different to what I've seen

R. E.

Very good location everything one requires for a good day out.

s. c.

Lovely place to walk with the gran children

A. G. (.

A slice of natural retreat in the heart of Sandwell. Lots of activities for all ages.

R. C.

Needs a lick of paint and more ideas for the kids.

J. S.

Beautiful scenery and many interesting areas

J. S.

Relaxing walking around with plenty of birds to watch

M. S.

Great facilities and really helpful volunteers

M. P.

A clean, friendly comfortable venue for a break from walking.

H. S.

Fantastic bird hyde with RSPB staff at hand to chat to

A. J. U.

Nice 🚴 stop a rest area

j. s.

Amazing place full of wildlife.

K. G.

I like it as I've been coming up for over half a century

g. d.

Lovely walk

J. C.

Great place to go with or without kids

J. W.

Love it here. Staff so friendly and helpful.

M. W.

Pleasant place to spend a couple of hours.

I. P.

Fantastic place nature at it's best

E. A.

Nice friendly staff lovely walk

G. B.

Brilliant day out!

T. S.

A good place to have a picnic

R. W.

It's a green oasis in the middle of a sea of concrete

K. B.

A truly lovely place to visit

P. H.

Fabulous place with really helpful people

M. ..

Wonderful place during sunny time

D. K.

Lovely get away for a nice stroll round

A. B.

Love this site for my favourite bird the Bullfinch

s. F.

Good walking round lake.

S. B.

Nice setting but drinks are overpriced.

M. R.

Lovely place for a walk.

t. H.

It was so relaxing loved it x

S. W.

Great place for the whole Family to Visit

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