Remembering Birmingham's 1970s ‘Beach’ at Edgbaston Reservoir Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham edgbaston reservoir history 1970s water leisure nature recreation urban Though Birmingham is landlocked, locals have long found creative ways to savor the water during warm summer days. In the 1970s, before affordable travel to coastal areas was common, residents embraced what was nearby — … Read More
Quinton Residents Rally to Protect Beloved Tree-Lined Open Space from Auction Wednesday, July 15, 2026 quinton calthorpe greenspace community auction conservation residents recreation environment edgbaston Residents of Quinton are expressing strong concerns over plans to sell a cherished tree-lined recreation space, often described as an ‘oasis of calm’, slated for auction this September by the Calthorpe Estate. … Read More
New Swing Launches at Alderford Lake Aquapark Near Birmingham Wednesday, July 1, 2026 alderford aquapark swing whitchurch shropshire birmingham adventure outdoor recreation family Just an hour’s drive from Birmingham lies Whitchurch in Shropshire, a delightful town known for its quirky independent shops, beautiful gardens, and welcoming parks. Recently, visitors have an extra reason to explore the … Read More
Joy as Birmingham attraction re-opens after £330k 'biggest ever transformation' Saturday, June 6, 2026 birmingham tennis cannonhillpark refurbishment lta microsports sports recreation community investment sport Tennis enthusiasts and local residents have much to celebrate as the tennis courts at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham have officially re-opened after a substantial £330,000 renovation. This refurbishment is part of a wider … Read More
The Perfect Lakeside Escape: Arrow Valley Country Park Just 40 Minutes from Birmingham Sunday, May 31, 2026 arrowvalley countrypark lakeside recreation birmingham familyfun walking wildlife boating cafe Just 40 minutes from Birmingham lies Arrow Valley Country Park, a sprawling 900-acre green space in Redditch centered around a 27-acre lake with a gently winding river. This hidden gem offers an ideal day out for families, … Read More
Darlaston Metal Foundry to Become New Padel Court Facility Saturday, May 9, 2026 darlaston padel foundry sports redevelopment heritage sustainability d1gyms walsall recreation sport Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards … Read More