Lickey Hills Country Park — Attraction in Bromsgrove

Spent the afternoon exploring Lickey Hills Country Park, and honestly, it was such a refreshing escape. It’s only a short drive from Birmingham, but once you’re there, it feels like you’ve stepped right into the countryside. No city noise, just trees, birds, open skies, and fresh air – exactly what I needed.

I started with a walk up to Beacon Hill, which is the highest point in the park. The view from the top was absolutely worth the climb. You can see for miles – Birmingham’s skyline in the distance, surrounded by rolling green hills. I sat up there for a while, just taking it all in. There’s something really calming about being that high up, looking down on everything.

The trails are really well marked, so I didn’t need to worry about getting lost. There’s a mix of woodland paths and open fields, which kept the walk interesting. Some parts were shaded and cool, while others opened up into wide spaces perfect for just lying on the grass or having a picnic. I saw lots of families, dog walkers, and a few runners too – it’s clearly a popular spot, but it never felt overcrowded.

Stopped by the visitor centre for a quick look around and grabbed a coffee from the little café next door. It was nice to sit outside for a bit and just watch the world go by. Everything was really clean and well looked after – you can tell the park is loved by locals.

I think what stood out the most was the sense of peace. It felt like time slowed down for a bit. No distractions, no rush – just walking, breathing, and enjoying nature. I didn’t even check my phone for ages, which is rare for me.

Definitely adding Lickey Hills to my list of go-to nature spots. It’s close enough for a spontaneous trip, but far enough to feel like a proper break from routine. I’ll be coming back, maybe next time with a book and a blanket for a proper...

Used to be good, now below average, the childrens park is run down and full of big kids (bruvs) who push the little ones out of the way, take over parts of the climbing frames and threaten anyone who tries to put them straight. Watch your kids on the tube slide, check it before use, as something tore chunks out of my sons jeans. The toposcope on monument lane, dog poo everywhere, even all around the toposcope (mini castle as we call it), people smoking cannabis all over the place, with families and kids around, someone tried to break my fuel hatch open to steal petrol on that car park. Lot's of dodgy people hanging around the car parks, they just sit in their cars for a few hours watching people come/go, also lots of men of a specific demographic, who hang around on the visitor center top car parks getting into each others cars, some of which are private hire / taxis, which doesn't bare thinking about. Overall seems to attract people from the worst parts of Birmingham, I don't know how they get there, but they do. It's a shame because it's a lovely slice of British countryside, great views, etc. I'd really like to see it back to what it was, but the problem really is the...

I have lived in the shadow of the lickeys all my life. It's a great place to visit what ever you want to do. There are multiple trails around and it changes as the council maintain the wood land. It is muddy in places but what do you expect it's the great outdoors. If people are looking for paved walks stick to cannon hill Park. The beacon hill is a must for when it snows with slopes to cater for all ages. I regularly ride my mountain bike around there being careful as there are always walkers out. You can never really get lost as you head out of the woods and you are on a road. You can walk one side to the other in a couple of hours.

I recommend getting off some of the popular walks and head farther afield for some spectacular views. There are a lot of other places to park besides the main visitor centre. You can walk down to the Barnt Green inn and grab a pint or there is a cafe at the visitor centre. There is also a small cafe at the golf course club house that all are free to use. There are tennis courts that you can rent out for a small fee. Bring your own gear though.

It's a lovely place with stuff to do for all ages and abilities. A real hidden gem on...