Where is Warley Woods?

Warley Woods is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B67 5JZ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.

How do I get to Warley Woods?

The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B67 5JZ.

Who owns Warley Woods?

Warley Woods is owned by Samuel Galton.

Is Warley Woods a listed building?

Warley Woods is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.

Is Warley Woods free to visit?

Yes, Warley Woods is free to enter.

How do I get to Warley Woods?

The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B67 5JZ.

Country parks · West Midlands

Warley Woods

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Warley Woods — park in Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, England.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Smethwick Rolfe Street · 2.7 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Warley Woods, the nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B67 5JZ. Entry to the park is free.

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Warley Woods is a country park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 45 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Owned by Samuel Galton. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, England". Coordinates: 52.4730°, -1.9826°.

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Summary from the official site

Warley Woods is a historic green space spanning 100 acres, managed by the local community. Visitors can enjoy various events, volunteer opportunities, and the natural beauty of the park.

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From the Wikipedia article

Warley Woods (sometimes known as Warley Park, or Warley Woods Park) is a 100-acre (40 ha) public park in the Warley district of Smethwick, in Sandwell, in the West Midlands of England, originally laid out by Humphry Repton. It has been grade II listed by English Heritage in their Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest since September 1994.

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Background

History

Warley Hall may have been established after the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538. The estate which now forms the park was purchased by Samuel Galton, Jr., then living at nearby Great Barr Hall, in the 1790s. The house was occupied by his son Hubert, in 1819 The land was purchased by Birmingham City Council in 1902 and opened as a park in 1906. Repton first visited the site in 1794. His designs, in the form of a Red Book typical of his work, and submitted in March 1795, are now held by Sandwell Archives. They were largely complied with, albeit some modifications were made. The house, known locally as "Warley Abbey", despite having no religious function, was demolished in 1957.

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Coordinates: 52.4730, -1.9826
District: Sandwell
Parish: Sandwell, unparished area
Postcode: B67 5JZ
Parliamentary constituency: Smethwick
Nearest railway station: Smethwick Rolfe Street — 2.7 km
Official site: www.warleywoods.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q19572769 (CC0)
wikipedia: Warley Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Warley Woods Park.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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