Palmers Rough, Solihull

Name: Palmers Rough
Address: Solihull, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Solihull

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Facts and practical information

Palmers Rough is a local nature reserve and park located in Shirley, Solihull. It covers an area of approximately 7.3 hectares and consists of two separate woodland blocks; Palmers Coppice to the east, and Squires Coppice to the west. They are separated by open grassland and include for two football pitches and a small children's playground. A wide range of plants and animals makes Palmers Rough an important urban space and was therefore granted local nature reserve status in 2000. The presence of Palmers Rough is noted within the Domesday Book, and suggests that the woodland dates back over 900 years. ()

Elevation: 489 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°25'5"N, 1°49'15"W

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Solihull United Kingdom

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Day trips

Palmers Rough – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St James the Great, Shirley Baptist Church, Church of the Ascension, Robin Hood Cemetery.

0.9 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James the Great, Solihull
22 min walk • St James the Great, Shirley is a Grade II listed Church of England parish in the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham.
0.4 miSW
Church
Shirley Baptist Church, Solihull
12 min walk • Shirley Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Solihull near Birmingham, England. The church building is situated on Stratford Road with halls facing into Trinity Place in the Parkgate pedestrianised area. The church was founded in 1797 and is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the Evangelical Alliance.
1.4 miNW
Church
Church of the Ascension, Birmingham
35 min walk • The Church of the Ascension is a Church of England parish church in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, England.
~1560 ftNW
Cemetery
Robin Hood Cemetery, Birmingham
8 min walk • Robin Hood Cemetery and Crematorium is located near Shirley, West Midlands, within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands.
1.1 miNE
Canal
Olton Reservoir, Solihull
30 min walk • Olton Reservoir or Olton Mere is a canal feeder reservoir in the Olton district of Solihull, West Midlands, England. The reservoir, constructed in 1799 to supply the Grand Union Canal, was formed from marshland fed by Folly Brook.
1.3 miSW
Park
Bills Wood, Solihull
35 min walk • Bills Wood is a local nature reserve and park located in Shirley, Solihull. It covers an area of approximately 6.6 hectares and consists of a square parcel of woodland surrounded by residential suburbs. To the east the wood is bounded by the school playing fields of Light Hall School.
1.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Solihull College, Solihull
35 min walk • Solihull College & University Centre, formerly called Solihull College of Technology, is a further education college located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palmers Rough?

Nearby attractions include Robin Hood Cemetery, Birmingham (8 min walk), Shirley Baptist Church, Solihull (12 min walk), St James the Great, Solihull (22 min walk).

How to get to Palmers Rough by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palmers Rough:

Train

Shirley (37 min walk)

Palmers Rough, Solihull

Facts and practical information

Solihull plan & book

Palmers Rough – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St James the Great, Solihull

Shirley Baptist Church, Solihull

Church of the Ascension, Birmingham

Robin Hood Cemetery, Birmingham

Olton Reservoir, Solihull

Bills Wood, Solihull

Solihull College, Solihull

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palmers Rough?

How to get to Palmers Rough by public transport?