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Kingfisher Country Park

πŸ“ Birmingham, West Midlands

β˜…4.4(408 Google reviews)

A country park in East Birmingham with walking trails around a scenic lake, opportunities to spot parakeets and local wildlife, shaded picnic spots, and connections to nearby Shard End Park and Babbs Mill Lake.

βœ“ Peaceful nature walksβœ“ Dog friendlyβœ“ Wildlife spottingβœ“ Picnic spotsβœ“ Lake viewsβœ“ Connected trails

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families who enjoy natural outdoor exploration over structured play. Older children, joggers, and dog owners get the most from the trails and open green space. Younger toddlers in pushchairs are well-served by the smooth paths. Bring water β€” the full circuit is longer than it looks.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring water β€” the full park circuit is a longer walk than most visitors expect
⏰Look for shaded picnic spots around the lake for a mid-walk break
🎟️Connects to Shard End Park and Babbs Mill Lake for extended family walks
πŸš—Watch for ring-necked parakeets in the tree canopy β€” a highlight for wildlife-keen children

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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408 Google reviews

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Billy

a month ago

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β€œKingfisher Country Park is a hidden gem! It’s a peaceful, natural escape with lovely walking trails, plenty of wildlife, and beautiful views along the river. The park is perfect for nature lovers, joggers, or anyone just looking to relax outdoors. It’s well-maintained and never too busy, so you can really enjoy the tranquility.”

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Drylemiranda

9 months ago

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β€œWent for a walk with my friends a couple of weeks ago; we were just wondering if there were any nice spots for picnic. We found some cozy yet shaded place around the lake. It was a lovely sunny day. Get your water as it can be a very long walk for you to completely roam the site.”

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Shaun

7 months ago

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β€œNice peaceful park to venture around. Lots of trees and dog walkers. Paths will guide you around the area. Some poor cat got lost.”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Peaceful and uncrowdedBeautiful natural setting and lakeGood for dog walking and family walks

Overview

Kingfisher Country Park wraps walking paths around a lake with river views, wildlife spotting opportunities, and shaded picnic areas. The park connects naturally to Shard End Park and Babbs Mill Lake for longer walks. Free parking is available, and pram-accessible paths run throughout. Dogs are a common sight and the park rarely gets crowded.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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