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Kingsbury Water Park

  • Kingsbury Water Park
  • Lovely Wisteria at Kingsbury
  • Cycling in the park
  • Feeding the geese
  • Echills Wood Railway
  • Water fowl at sunrise, Kingsbury Water Park
  • Visitors by pond dipping pool
  • Reflections in lake
  • Lake in Autumn
  • Kingsbury Hemlingford Water
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    So much to see and do at Warwickshire's premier waterside attraction! Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of country park. Stroll along the surfaced paths, explore hidden corners, spot birds and wildlife, hire a bike, join an organised event or host your own event. Whatever your idea of a countryside visit is, you will find it at Kingsbury.

    You can download the Student Guide to the Park. To do this you will need free Adobe Reader.

    Barn Owls in the Park

    Facilities Available

    Education Programme

    For up-to-date information on the Education Programme at Kingsbury Water Park, please contact us on 01827 872660.
    Education Programme
    Children's Farm

    Broomey Croft Children's Farm is the ideal place to spend a couple of hours. The animals are all very friendly and may be stroked by visiting children. Please call the Farm on 01827 873844 for more details.
    Children's Farm
    Children's Play Area

    The Adventure Playground at Far Leys, within the Park, is completely fenced round, and is a safe area for children to play. There is a second Play Area for younger children near the Information Centre.
    Children's Play Area
    Horse Riding

    There is a 5.7 km (3½ miles) permissive bridleway. Horse riding is by annual permit only (period 1/4/2009 to 31/3/2010). Costs are £20.00 for an adult, £10.00 for a junior and £40.00 for a family permit. To apply please call us on 01827 872660. You will need public liability insurance.

    Dunton Stables organise trekking around Kingsbury Water Park. Please contact them on 01675 470330 for more information.
    Horse Riding
    Information and Shopping

    The Information Centre is open every day except Christmas Day. It’s the ideal place to buy gifts, leaflets and permits for various activities. The Centre has disabled access, and two mobility scooters are available on a free loan scheme. Please telephone 01827 872660 for more details.
    Information and Shopping

    Visitor Information

    Opening times:

    April: 8.00am - 6.30pm

    More information on opening times.

    Find us:

    Kingsbury Water Park

    Bodymoor Heath Lane
    Bodymoor Heath
    Sutton Coldfield
    West Midlands
    B76 0DY
    Kingsbury Water Park location map.

    Transport:

    Get directions using transportdirect.

    Special needs:

    Phone 01827 872660 for details.

    Mobility scooters are available.

    Events:

    Latest Event Information.

    Come prepared:

    Advice on using the countryside.

    Weather:

    Latest Met Office Weather Information.

    Car parking:

    £3.00 per car.

    More information on car parking.

    Toilets:

    3 toilet blocks with baby changing and disabled facilities.

    Dogs:

    Dog waste bins available. More on Dogs in Country Parks.

    Barbecues and fires:

    Barbecues and Fires are not allowed.

    Other Facilities

    Clubs & Associations

    Many land and water-based activities can be enjoyed at Kingsbury. The following contacts give further information:


    The Camping and Caravanning Club - Site Warden 01827 874101

    Kingsbury Water Park Model Boat Club - 01827 893161

    Tamworth Sailing Club - 02476 403286

    Kingsbury Jet Bike Centre - 01827 874815 / 07968 748734

    Midlands Powerboat Racing Club - 01827 280032

    Echills Wood Railway

    Rail track being built
    The Echills Wood Railway is undergoing ongoing work to extend the railway, and a new tunnel has been built incorporating gaps for roosting bats.

    View films of the Railway
    Echill's Wood Tunnel







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