Countryside Service Sites

Country Parks and Other Large Sites

Waseley Hills Country Park

Peer into a pond. Enjoy a picnic under the shaded trees. Tire the children out on the adventure play area. Join a guided walk. Kick a ball about. Meet friends for a coffee. Let the dog run free. Fly a kite. Snooze under a tree in a quiet corner. Climb a hill to take in the panoramic views and spot familiar landmarks. Follow a trail... What will you do at Waseley Hills? More…

Worcester Woods Country Park

Two nature reserves, a huge open field, busy Countryside centre with facilities and easy access from the city or the motorway, make this site very popular with a variety of visitors. Whether you are looking for birds, swings, coffee, flowers, footpaths or all of these and more, you've come to the right place at Worcester Woods Country Park. More…

Blackstone Riverside Park

The River Severn dictates the mood of this site - sometimes wild and dramatic, sometimes peaceful and calming. Wandering down a river path, kicking a ball about, enjoying a picnic, and fishing on the banks, are just a few of the many options for visitors at these meadows and connection paths. More…

Hartlebury Common and Hillditch Pool & Coppice

The largest and most important area of heathland remaining in Worcestershire, this site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a delight to visit time and time again. With dappled woodlands, heather clad hills, a rare acid bog and a pool and brook that attracts lots of creatures, you're spoilt for choice on this site. More…

Kingsford Forest Park

A quiet and beautiful park, Kingsford lies on the edge of a dramatic red sandstone ridge. With open heathland, miles of sandy tracks, cool Pine forests and more traditional broadleaved woods, it's a really varied and special site at any time of year. More…

Leapgate Old Railway Line

The old railway line has changed little since the last train passed through over twenty years ago. Sometimes you are in a deep cutting walking below exposed sandstone rocks, other times you walk on an embankment above the surrounding countryside looking down on the rolling landscape. More…

St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve

Born from the site of a World War II hospital St. Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve is a tranquil wildlife haven lying hidden away on the edge of Malvern Wells. With superb views of the Malvern Hills, St. Wulstan’s is a serene escape only three miles away from Malvern Town centre. The Reserve covers over 22 hectares and encompasses a surprising network of habitats. More…

Picnic Places

Ankerdine Common Picnic Place

There's something very magical about this site that is hard to put your finger on. It could be to do with the spectacular views across the Teme Valley from the high vantage point. Regular sightings of Buzzards gliding on thermals may help. Following the steep paths as they twist and turn through the mossy woods certainly sets the imagination alight. Even hints of the areas' past left behind in the landscape create a certain atmosphere at Ankerdine Common. More…

Avoncroft Picnic Place

With the black and white building of the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings forming a backdrop, this quiet spot on the edge of Bromsgrove is a lovely place to linger a while. With shade under the trees and open grassy areas you can enjoy a comfortable visit whatever your preference. More…

Blackstone Picnic Place

Whatever the weather and season, this is a good site to base yourself to explore the surrounding countryside. The mighty River Severn is the most obvious attraction here, but look a little further afield and there are three nature reserves and two historic towns all within walking distance. More…

Eckington Wharf Picnic Place

A colourful narrowboat, a graceful swan, dramatic Willow trees and a very attractive medieval red sandstone bridge are just a few of the delights that await you at Eckington Wharf. Along the banks of the River Avon, this site is an ideal spot to watch the water world go by. More…

Elmley Castle Picnic Place

A small site with big opportunities, set in peaceful countryside with a turbulent past. The calming sound of the bubbling brook that runs down one side of this little site is complimented with birdsong from the adjoining wildlife-rich wood. The village has been dubbed 'Worcestershire's prettiest' and, if that's not enough, it sits at the foot of Bredon Hill with its superb array of scenic walks. More…

Fish Hill Picnic Place

The intriguing name alone might tempt you to explore this hilltop site. There is no water, let alone any fish, to be seen. Wild flowers, colourful woods, Giants' Steps and Cotswold landscapes are what you will find if you visit Fish Hill. And perhaps the biggest surprise of all, it's an old quarry, though only the most observant would guess that if they saw it today. More…

Forhill Picnic Place

This lofty site sits on top of the Birmingham Plateau, yet there is still plenty of shelter from wind or sun. Surrounded by rolling countryside, you feel a million miles from the nearby motorway and the hustle of Birmingham. More…

Jubilee Bridge Picnic Place

This is a classic example of size isn't everything. A lovely quiet little spot to watch boats drift by, Jubilee Bridge spans the River Avon near Fladbury. A few fishermen linger on the banks and occasional dog walkers wander along the riverpath, but there's not much else to disturb the peace. Only the wildlife is busy around here. More…

Old Moat Coppice

This picturesque picnic place is situated in the now dry moat of the original medieval Hartlebury Castle & County Museum, a possession of the Bishops of Worcester since the 9^th Century. More…

Pershore Bridges Picnic Place

This riverside site can never be dull. Based around the beautiful medieval bridge, the River Avon is teeming with wildlife, boats drifting past, anglers lining the banks, walkers striding out, and picnickers enjoying the outlook. Everything seems to function in harmony here. More…

Sea Ford Lane Picnic Place

Picture yourself standing on a small footbridge listening to the bubbling water. Let your eyes follow the meandering stream as it curls it's way across the fields towards the Avon. Listen to the birds singing in the nearby tress. You are now visiting Sea Ford Lane, where the bridge and ford span the charmingly named Piddle Brook. More…

Shell Ford Picnic Place

You can't fail to be charmed by the ancient double arched packhorse bridge spanning Shell Brook, where the bright green mosses cling to the stone, adding to the timeless feel of the place. More…

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