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• Managing Organisation:

  Birmingham City Council

• Contact:

  Joe Hayden

• Telephone:

  0121 447 7106 
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Information about this open space

The Lickey Hills Country Park lies to the southwest of Birmingham and covers an area of 524 acres. The park comprises of a rich mosaic of semi natural ancient woodland, coniferous plantations, heathland, and amenity grassland.  The country park also boasts an eighteen hole municipal golf course, tennis, bowls, and formal gardens, as well as a purpose built visitor centre, with information, cafe, toilets and adventure playground. Approximately 500,000 visitors make use of the park and these facilities each year.  The Parks Ranger Service oversees the day to day management of the park as well as providing an education service to schools and interested groups, and a comprehensive programme of guided walks, talks, and public events. An active and enthusiastic Consultative Committee meets quarterly with park officers to discuss progress and forth-coming schemes.