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 Sutton Park
Visitor Centre
Park Road
Sutton Coldfield
B74 2YT
Tel: (0121) 355 6370
Email:
sutton.park.visitors.centre@birmingham.gov.uk
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Delivering a sense of wilderness within an urban environment, visitors to
Sutton Park can enjoy the captivating scenery, using an accessible network
of paths.
There are opportunities to enjoy
walking, jogging,
angling,
nature watching,
orienteering, picnic and play areas, restaurants and use bridle paths and
cycling routes in the Park. Car parks are located at all the main
entrances and the Park is linked to a variety of public transport routes.
Sutton Park is an historic landscape that covers an area of 2,400 acres and
attracts over two million visitors every year.
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The site is included in English Heritage's list of historic parks and
gardens and most of the site is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument due its
many sites of
archaeological interest. This former royal deer park has retained many
ancient features including prehistoric mounds and a Roman Road. A network
of Heritage Trails and leaflets help visitors to discover more about the
Park's unique history.
2007 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the
World Scout Jamboree held in the Park. Displays in the Visitor Centre will
remain to help rekindle memories of this historic event. Find out more
about the
commemorations for the Sutton Park Scout Jamboree held in 1957.
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It is an important site for wildlife and conservation, containing fine
examples of natural countryside that have survived for hundreds of years.
Lying six miles to the north of Birmingham City Centre and covering over
970 hectares (2,400 acres). This landscape is a mosaic of open
heathland , woodlands, wetlands, marshes and seven
lakes each with their own rich variety of plants and wildlife, some rarely
seen in the region.
In 1997,
English Nature designated Sutton Park a
National Nature Reserve and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI).
Cattle and wild ponies can be seen grazing during the year
retaining this working landscape.
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The Visitor Centre has displays and exhibitions based on nature
conservation , information on nature trails, guided walks, and
events. These activities are organised by the Sutton Park
Rangers who are part of the
Birmingham Parks Ranger Service. In addition, the Rangers offer a range of
curriculum based activities for
schools.
If you have any comments, please fill in of our
feedback form
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