Shire Country Park, Birmingham

Name: Shire Country Park
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#215 among attractions in Birmingham

Park, Relax in park, J. R. R. Tolkien

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Facts and practical information

The Shire Country Park is a country park in the south of Birmingham, England, taking its name from Tolkien's The Shire. ()

Elevation: 390 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°25'55"N, 1°51'20"W

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Hall GreenBirmingham United Kingdom

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Shire Country Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sarehole Mill, Swanshurst Park, St Agnes' Church, Moseley Bog.

~960 ftN
Museum, J. R. R. Tolkien, Historical place
Sarehole Mill, Birmingham
5 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque area of Hall Green, Birmingham, Sarehole Mill stands as a testament to the city's rich industrial heritage. This historic watermill, dating back to the mid-18th century, has been meticulously preserved and now operates as a fascinating...
0.4 miW
Park, Body of water, Nature and wildlife
Swanshurst Park, Birmingham
11 min walk • Swanshurst Park is a public park in Birmingham, England, that is managed by Birmingham City Council.
1 miNW
Church
St Agnes' Church, Birmingham
25 min walk • St Agnes Church, Moseley is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Moseley, Birmingham.
0.5 miNW
Park, J. R. R. Tolkien
Moseley Bog, Birmingham
13 min walk • Moseley Bog, formerly The Dell, is a Local Nature Reserve in the Moseley area of Birmingham, England.
0.8 miN
Church
St Christopher's Church, Birmingham
21 min walk • St Christopher's Church, Springfield is a Church of England building in the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham.
0.6 miS
Church
St Peter's Church, Birmingham
15 min walk • St Peter's Church is a Church of England parish church in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, England.
1.7 miSE
Church
Shirley Baptist Church, Solihull
43 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.
0.7 miE
Church
Church of the Ascension, Birmingham
18 min walk • The Church of the Ascension is a Church of England parish church in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, England.
1.5 miSE
Cemetery
Robin Hood Cemetery, Birmingham
38 min walk • Robin Hood Cemetery and Crematorium is located near Shirley, West Midlands, within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands.
~770 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
John Morris Jones Walkway, Birmingham
4 min walk • John Morris Jones Walkway is a path on the River Cole in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. It is part of the Shire Country Park. John Morris Jones was a headmaster of George Dixon Junior School in west Birmingham from 1960 to 1980.
1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Billesley Common, Birmingham
32 min walk • Billesley Common is a recreational area of public open space in South Birmingham, England. It is situated along the Yardley Wood Road, between the suburbs of Moseley and Yardley Wood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shire Country Park?

Nearby attractions include Sarehole Mill, Birmingham (5 min walk), Swanshurst Park, Birmingham (11 min walk), Moseley Bog, Birmingham (13 min walk), St Peter's Church, Birmingham (15 min walk).

How to get to Shire Country Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shire Country Park:

Train

Hall Green (14 min walk)
Yardley Wood (20 min walk)