About the park

Lickey Hills is designated as a country park. It is one of Birmingham’s most varied and treasured parks. It covers 524 acres and is located 10 miles southwest of Birmingham.

The park offers different things to different people - it’s a place for family days out, to spot wildlife, for sport, school trips, or for the views and a cup of tea.

Lickey Hills has a complex and interesting geology, which has created many habitats. These include woodlands, heathland and grassland, which are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife.

Visitor centre and other facilities

The park rangers are based at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre. Drop in to the ranger’s desk to see the site map with way-marked walking routes and other information about the hills.

All dogs, except service dogs, must stay outside the building. You will find a dog water bowl on the terrace behind the centre.

Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are inside the visitor centre.

The centre is located at the end of Warren Lane off Rose Hill. It is open every day from 10.00am to 4:20pm in the winter and until 5:50pm in the summer.

Barbecues and fires are not allowed anywhere on site due to the fire risk. You are welcome to bring a picnic. You must use the litter bins provided or take your rubbish home.

Car parks are locked at dusk, so locking times vary throughout the year. Car park closing time signs can be found at the entrances.

Café

The café at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre is now fully open.

We have welcomed Grounds Café as the new café operator. The café serves hot and cold locally sourced food and drinks.

Well-behaved dogs that are kept on a short lead are allowed in the café.

The café opens every day at the same time as the visitor centre. It closes 30 minutes before the visitor centre building shuts.

Page last updated: 20 April 2026