Lifford Reservoir, Birmingham

Name: Lifford Reservoir
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#82 among attractions in Birmingham

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Lifford Reservoir in the Kings Norton district of Birmingham, England was built by the Worcester & Birmingham Canal company in 1815 to compensate Lifford Mill for water lost to the canal. It is located at the junction of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and is on the River Rea Cycle Route. Angling is permitted subject to a charge outside the spring close season. Fish in the reservoir include tench, carp, pike, eels, perch, roach and bream. ()

Elevation: 446 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°25'0"N, 1°54'58"W

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BrandwoodBirmingham United Kingdom

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Lifford Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cadbury World, St Nicolas Church, Selly Manor, Kings Heath Park.

1.1 miNW
Chocolate history and interactive exhibits
Cadbury World, Birmingham
30 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Cadbury World stands as a sweet testament to the legacy of one of the most beloved chocolate brands in the world. This unique museum not only offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Cadbury company but...
0.8 miSW
Church, Historical place, Gothic architecture
St Nicolas Church, Birmingham
20 min walk • St Nicolas's Church, Kings Norton, is the Anglican parish church of Kings Norton, in the Diocese of Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Selly Manor, Birmingham
32 min walk • Selly Manor is a timber-framed building in Bournville, that was moved to its current site in 1916 by chocolate manufacturer and philanthropist George Cadbury.
1.2 miNE
Park
Kings Heath Park, Birmingham
32 min walk • Kings Heath Park is a Green Flag status park in the Kings Heath district of Birmingham, England, which is managed by Birmingham City Council. For a time, the park was used as the setting for the popular ATV programme Gardening Today.
1.2 miNW
Area
Bournville, Birmingham
32 min walk • Bournville is a model village on the southwest side of Birmingham, England, founded by the Quaker Cadbury family for employees at its Cadbury's factory, and designed to be a "garden" village where the sale of alcohol was forbidden.
1.2 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St Francis of Assisi's Church, Birmingham
30 min walk • St Francis of Assisi's Church, Bournville is a parish church in the Church of England in Bournville, Birmingham.
1.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints' Church, Birmingham
38 min walk • All Saints' Church, King's Heath, is a Grade II listed Church of England parish in the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham.
0.8 miE
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Brandwood End Cemetery, Birmingham
21 min walk • Brandwood End Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Brandwood ward of Birmingham, England.
1.6 miNE
Nightlife
Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
40 min walk • The Hare & Hounds is a public house on the High Street in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham, England. Originally built in 1820 and remodelled to its current form in 1907, the Hare & Hounds is Grade II listed, as it retained many original Art Nouveau internal fixtures.
0.6 miNW
Church
St Mary’s Church, Birmingham
17 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Harborne, Birmingham. It is situated on Vivian Road next to St Mary's Primary School. It was founded by the Passionists in 1875 and is currently served by the Augustinians.
0.6 miW
Church
St Agnes' Church, Birmingham
17 min walk • St Agnes’ Church is a former Church of England parish church in Cotteridge, Birmingham.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lifford Reservoir?

Nearby attractions include King's Norton Stop Lock, Birmingham (8 min walk), Kings Norton Junction, Birmingham (11 min walk), Cotteridge Park, Birmingham (16 min walk), St Agnes' Church, Birmingham (17 min walk).

How to get to Lifford Reservoir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lifford Reservoir:

Bus

Baldwin Rd / Elderfield Road • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)
Monyhull Hall Rd / Bells Lane • Lines: 19 (15 min walk)

Train

Kings Norton (19 min walk)
Bournville (22 min walk)