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Lickey Hills General Information

Site Introduction

The Lickey Hills Country Park lies 11 miles south west of Birmingham City Centre and covers an area of 212 hectares (524 acres). The Hills are covered by a mosaic of mixed deciduous woodland, conifer plantations and heathland. All are rich in a variety of wildlife. The Park has achieved The Green Flag Award for its facilities and management every year since 2000.

Visit here to view a full size map of Lickey Hills Country Park.

Facilities for Schools 

Most school visits are based from the School Room, which is opposite the Visitor Centre. This is used to accommodate belongings and for lunching during rainy dinnertimes. Facilities available at the Visitor Centre include information, cafe, toilets, picnic area, adventure playground, souvenirs. On the park there is a permanent orienteering course, nature trail, and toposcope.

Address

The Visitor Centre,
Lickey Hills Country Park,
Warren Lane,
Rednal,
Birmingham, B45 8ER.

Telephone: 0121 447 7106
Fax number: 0121 447 7106
Minicom: 0121 445 6036
E-mail: lickey.hills@birmingham.gov.uk

Opening Times
Summer season 10am-7pm
Winter season 10am-4.30pm

 

How to get here

Birmingham A-Z: Look for Warren Lane in index and aim for (Visitor Centre)

Click here for Multimap directions

Public Transport

Bus route West Midlands 62 Rednal (20 minute walk to Visitor Centre). British Rail Barnt Green (25 minute walk through the woods to the Visitor Centre).

Car parking
Car parks are located in Warren Lane (Visitor Centre), Rose Hill (Golf, tennis, bowls), Monument Lane (Beacon Hill, Toposcope). All car parking is free of charge.