https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/reservoir/Recent content in reservoir on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/remembering-birminghams-1970s-beach-at-edgbaston-reservoir/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/remembering-birminghams-1970s-beach-at-edgbaston-reservoir/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 — including Edgbaston Reservoir, affectionately known then as Birmingham’s ‘beach.’ Located less than two miles from the city center, the reservoir was an easy, scenic walk on sunny days. Back then, it hosted a manmade beach and a fairground, becoming a beloved spot for families and friends to sunbathe, paddle, row, and fish.