Parks · West Midlands
Red House Park
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Red House Park — public park in Great Barr, Sandwell, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamstead · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Red House Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in Great Barr, Sandwell, England". Coordinates: 52.5470°, -1.9416°.
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Official information
Red House Park in Great Barr features playing fields, woods, parkland, and lakes, making it a vital recreational space for local residents. The park is maintained by the Friends of Red House Park and Sandwell Council, and it has historical significance linked to the Red House estate, which was opened as a park in 1929.
From the Wikipedia article
Red House Park is a public park in Great Barr, Sandwell, England. It is named after the country house in whose grounds it was established. The park features two lakes, and an obelisk in memory of Princess Charlotte.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Within the park is The Red House, a country house built in the 1841 for the then Liberal MP for Walsall, Robert Wellbeloved Scott, and stood in his 27 acre estate. Since 17 June 1996 it has been a Grade II listed building, statutory list reference: 5/110011 (179). It uses red bricks in Flemish bond with stone dressings. It has a hipped roof with Welsh slates and brick chimneys.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5470, -1.9416
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B43 6BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Hamstead — 2 km
- Opening
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- Official site
- www.redhousepark.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7304380 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Red House Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Red House Park, Great Barr (geograph 3210829).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Red House Park?
- Red House Park is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B43 6BF), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Red House Park?
- Red House Park — public park in Great Barr, Sandwell, England.
- How do I get to Red House Park?
- The nearest railway station is Hamstead, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B43 6BF.
- Who owns Red House Park?
- Red House Park is owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Is Red House Park free to visit?
- Yes, Red House Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Red House Park?
- The nearest railway station is Hamstead, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B43 6BF.