Address: Clapgate Ln, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3DS, United Kingdom
Phone: +441214217575
Rating: 4.3
based on 202 reviews.
Park Facilities
Pros:
"The new paths make family walks less muddy!"
"There is a small nice play ground with a ping pong table."
"This is a beautiful park and my children and I visit often, especially when the weather's nice."
"A lovely park and information centre with great walks, a small cafe and great staff."
"Anyone with children will be pleased to see the play area is open."
"Small playground for the kids, sectioned off, no dogs!"
"Staff are excellent, always helpful and work hard."
Cons:
"Such a shame that such a lovely green space is blighted by so much litter and discarded household items."
"Wobbly tables, expensive snacks and dirty toilets."
"The cafe and toilets are closed at the moment."
"The visitors centre is closed - what a waste - the farm is closed with no animals."
"The Visitors centre is seriously in need of refurbishment."
"Visitor centre which wasn't open on passing."
"Sadly the Visitor Centre is CLOSED until further notice so there are no facilities other than a small playground for under tens."
Accessibility & Maintenance
Pros:
"Well maintained paths make this a great place for a walk whatever the weather."
"Free Parking, onsite cafe and toilets."
"Suitable parking including space for disabled drivers."
"New main path suitable for cyclists, walkers and dog walkers."
"Free parking, beautiful country park. However, the cafe doesn't take card payments, there were no maps available, and the waymarkers are non-existent."
"Great collection of smooth pathways leading to a lovely walk."
"The footpaths are brilliant now that it's all part of the Rea Valley cycling route."
Cons:
"I was really disappointed with my visit here it took ages to find as there's no signs marking it out."
"However, the cafe doesn't take card payments, there were no maps available, and the waymarkers are non-existent."
"Nice enough walk as long as you stick to the brook/marked paths. We headed up the hill to a housing estate and its was (literally) a dump."
"So sad to see the litter and very poor care being taken of the path down from Highfield lane to the brook."
"The part for park visitors is very muddy and wet at the moment."
"It's alright, but is in an amazing state of disrepair. Most the old fencing needs replaced, it's patchwork is appalling."
"Sad that the visitors centre and restaurant is closed due to roof problems."
Activities & Attractions
Pros:
"Pony riding is available for 4yo+ and there's a nature trail."
"If you enjoy nature walks that are child friendly then this is definitely the place to go."
"Lovely place to spend your afternoon with children. Close to nature."
"Saw a deer amongst the trees."
"Memorable experience. Amazing staff and beautiful horses."
"The little ones will love the ducks, chickens, roosters and goats roaming around."
"Great play area for kids. Miles of countryside to walk and have an adventure with the little ones."
Cons:
"Park apparatus is more geared to above toddler age."
"Cafe is very simple, probably better to take a picnic."
"The river is grim, smells, grey sheen to many of the exposed rocks, clearly polluted."
"Lots of animals to see but you can't feed any."
"The playground was taken over by a group of boys (aged 11-14 ish) and they were rude and stopping the kids playing on the park."
"Play area was quite small and not much equipment, kids were especially disappointed that there was no swing."
"Went on Web site to see if the place was open so the family could see the farm animals it said yes. 40min later and we were told it not open for the animals till spring."
General Experience
Pros:
"This is a great leisure facility in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham."
"Lovely place I go here wen it’s sunny are ride or run down the valley love the scenery around here."
"Surprisingly rural and unspoilt, Woodgate is a great place to walk the dog."
"Just get lost in this unique bewilderness of natural beauty that is bestowed to birmingham in the hearts of West Midlands."
"Really nice day out. Good cafe and pleasant places to walk."
"A fantastic place for children and adults lovely spacious area."
"Amazing place to go for a walk. Now is accessible for everyone even wheelchair ♿ so its great."
Cons:
"I get very upset about the litter there. No need. People never used to do it, just selfish and a lack of respect by stupid people..."
"Just before closing, dodgy cars of people sit and smoke there sometimes so try going more in daytime."
"A lovely day planned to the farm ended in a day where my two mixes race children and my friends mixed race niece was verbally abused by the elderly community worker at the farm."
"A tiny note of caution I would advise you to think about taking others with you if you're going to explore its furthest reaches."
"The visitors centre is a disgrace.. on the occasions I have visited the park with my grandchildren during the school holidays it has been shut."
"a place with potential but it is another neglected park with nothing interesting for children or adults old dirty benches and mud in the parking lot."
"The woodgate valley is several acres of walks."
Visitor Services
Pros:
"There is everythink you need. Big car park, visitor centre with gift shop and caffe, little farm and horses, playground for children."
"The woodland here is really lovely and there is a lot of it to see, I'd definitely recommend it."
"Great place spend some time. There are several walks of which none are particularly strenuous."
"What a brilliant asset. Well laid out paths. Walks of varying lengths or just go off and wander at your leisure."
"Woodgate Valley Country Park is a wonderful place to visit for a peaceful escape from the busy city."
"Has cafe, small exhibition area, sports field, steam to paddle in for kids."
"A fab place the wardens who look after Wood Gate Valley are great friendly and helpful."
Cons:
"Unfortunately, the visitor information building which has the toilets has been closed since COVID."
"There is a carpark but much of it is cordoned off for the Covid test centre."
"The visitors centre and restaurant is closed due to roof problems."
"Only wish that the visitors centre kept better hours. It's been hit and miss since Covid."
"There is a cafe and toilets, but I'm not sure of the opening hours/days."
"Visitor centre which wasn't open on passing."
"When we went (26/05/21) the visitors centre was shut so there were no toilet facilities."
Pathways & Cycling
Pros:
"New main path suitable for cyclists, walkers and dog walkers."
"One side of the stream recently resurfaced.songreat for walking on."
"Brilliant place for lovely walk picnics small child play area cafe."
"There is quite a good path to walk around that's pushchair friendly."
"Parking is free. There are 3 different walks you can take varying in length but they are not sign posted."
"Great for dogs and kids to run around and explore."
"Recently resurfaced, gated and signpost make it more structured and safe for all."