Edgbaston Reservoir

The Ranger's Lodge
115 Reservoir Road
Ladywood
Birmingham
B16 9EE

Telephone Number:

0121 454 1908
email address: edgbaston.reservoir@birmingham.gov.uk

Public Transport:

For information on bus routes, please phone Traveline on 0870 6082 608

Entrances & Car Parking:

The main entrance and car park is at the end of Reservoir Road. The car park opens at 8am and is locked at dusk. There are three other pedestrian entrances, Rotton Park Road, Ickneild Port Road and Gillott Road. It should be noted that the Gillott road entrance is a flight of steps.

Site description

Situated close to the city centre, Edgbaston Reservoir is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. It was built in 1827 by Thomas Telford as a op upfor Birmingham canal system and is still used for that purpose today. The 70 acres site is mainly open water and supports a variety of birdlife; it is also a valuable city site for animals such as newts and bats. A belt of woodland and grassland encircles the reservoir providing an oasis of natural beauty in an urban setting. There are currently no public toilets on site.

Ranger Service

The Ranger Service is resposible for the day to day management of the Reservoir. They provide a public information service, a annual programme of events and educational sessions which include: School visits,Forest School and Work experience placements. We work in partnership with the police, environmental services, wildlife trust and other agencies to: protect, promote and enhance the natural environment of the Reservoir for the benefit of its wildlife, heritage, the local community and visitors.

Event information

All events at Edgbaston Reservoir meet at the Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, are free of charge and led by Birmingham City Council Park Rangers, unless listings state otherwise.

We welcome people with disabilities to our site and most of our "on the move" talks we use the circular route around the reservoir which has a fairly flat path. The route is approximate 2.8 km (1.75 miles) in length.

Events include walks and talks, craft sessions and childrens storytimes. An adult must accompany children at all times. Details may be subject to change, and therefore we recommend you telephone in advance for confirmation.

The public events we run are primarily for individuals and family groups, rather than large organised groups. We do however offer a wide range of activities, walks and talks for local community groups and organisations please contact us for further details.

Recreation

Walkers and joggers can enjoy the approximately 2.8 km (1.75 miles) path around the reservoir includes a Walk 2000 route.
There is rowing provided by The Birmingham Rowing Club, sailing provided by The Midland Sailing Club and a Sea Cadet Centre - TS Vernon you can find out more about joining the Sea Cadets by phoning 0121 454 3136, for the other service please use the links bellow.

Angling

Fishing at Edgbaston Reservoir

Pricesfrom 1st April 2009
Day ticket Adult 3.60
Day ticket Junior 1.90
Day ticket Concession 1.90

Season ticket Edgbaston Reservoir: 33.00

Season Ticket Concession: 16.50
Concession are:
Senior Citizens
Birmingham Passport to Leisure holders
Children aged 12 16 years
(Children under 12 years old are not charged)

Match Fees: Per Peg 5.80
Matches must be booked in advance

From 15th March to 15th June INCLUSIVE no fishing is allowed at Edgbaston Reservoir.

Fishing Season is 16th June to 14th March.

For more information about Edgbaston Reservoir visit Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir website.

Or contact Edgbaston Reservoir Rangers edgbaston.reservoir@birmingham.gov.uk.

A plan to develop 80 acres of land around Icknield Port Canal Loop next to the City Centre has been launched for consultation.

Birmingham Parks Ranger Service
Birmingham Parks Ranger Service - Schools