Manor Farm Park

 Manor Farm Park

Being approximately 20 Hectares of varied parkland, Manor Farm Park is a beautiful, natural, and peaceful location in which to enjoy play, exercise, a quiet moment to read, or just take in the scenery. It has wooded areas, trails through meadows, two playgrounds, and special spots to sit and, perhaps, enjoy having a picnic.

Situated just off the Bristol Road South A38, between Selly Oak and Northfield map, Manor Farm Park was part of George Cadbury's farmland estate. Many of the features created during his tenure as owner, such as the lake; various woodlands, Griffin's Brook, a new stream, and waterfalls are still in place, making exploration of the park a rich and varied experience.

The Merrit's Brook Greenway, one of 20 + sections of a walking/cycling route that connects green spaces and parks in southwest Birmingham, was planned and built by Birmingham City Council. It passes through Manor Farm Park, connecting Bournville Village Green and the Cross-City Line railway station at Bournville to the north via Bristol Road, Valley Parkway, and Bournville Park with Ley Hill Park to the south. 

Having well over 30 species of birds and mammals in the park, and waterways teeming with life, there is much for nature enthusiasts to enjoy.

Learn more about the Park, its history, its flora, the wildlife, the insects, the aquatic life, and the work of FoMFP by exploring this site.

Photographs

We encourage everyone, of any age, to submit photographs to our Secretary that will be considered for use by the Friends, either on this website or as a picture of the month in our FoMFP Calendars: if your photograph is used, you will be offered a reduction in the purchase price of one copy of the calendar in which it is printed.

N.B: If you are using a smart 'phone to take your pictures, please, utilize the 'landscape' orientation and adjust the settings to the highest resolution possible.