Sheldon Country Park
Ragley Drive Church Road, Sheldon
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About Sheldon Country Park
Explore 300 acres of beautiful Birmingham woodland and meet farmyard friends including ponies, pigs and goats at Old Rectory Farm, perfect for pushchairs with dining available or bring a picnic.
What's nearby
- St Giles Church Sheldon next door
- Sheldon fencing 200m away
- Crane 250m away
- Church Road Surgery 300m away
- Stanville Primary School 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Wonderful place to go with kids, they will enjoy the nature and the animals. You can see them for free and also play in the park. Have a picnic and enjoy the planes will be also a great idea for the whole family. You can buy food there or you can bring your own! Very accessible and easy to go. It is also parking but not a lot. If you go early probably you will have an spot. Not complaining about nothing. Free. Beautiful. Clean. With toilets. Yes, you must have to go with your family.
· via Google
One of the best free Picnic point for families and Friends. The main scenery is the plane viewing area. Planes land and take off just above your head Emirates, Ryanair, Easy-jet and many others. Bring a picnic blanket and track flights on your phone to time it right. It’s genuinely thrilling for kids and adults.
· via Google
Beautiful little farm, great for kids to come and see animals. A nice play area, and free parking. About a twenty minute walk away is the airplane viewing area, which was pretty spectacular, very calming, and again, great for kids and adults alike. Fantastic that all of this is free.
· via Google
Great little escape that feels miles away from the city! 🚜🐄 The working farm is brilliant—kids love seeing the animals up close and the playground keeps them busy for ages. 🐷🛝 There’s a wicked hill for plane spotting if you fancy watching the airport traffic overhead. ✈️🌳 Perfect for a relaxed dog walk, though keep them on leads around the livestock. 🐕 Fresh air, free entry, and always a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. ☀️✨
· via Google
Visitors say this park offers excellent views of planes taking off and landing, along with a free farm area featuring various animals and a playground for children. They also highlight the clean and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms, and appreciate the free parking. Guests mention it's a great, free family day out with ample space for picnics and walks.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Drive, Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3TU Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2,002 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Birmingham