Friends of Cofton Park

If this park was situated in a different area, it would be considered an absolutely amazing stretch of land to explore. However, because it is right next to the Lickey Hills, it gets overshadowed by the grandness and vibrancy of the forests, lakes and fruit bushes of the Hills. Unfortunately, Cofton Park seems very bare when compared to the Lickeys, even though the openness, hills and views from the park are beautiful.
Many people use this park to exercise, walk the dog or go for a casually stroll, and the freshness of the air is great to inhale in after a hard, long day in the Birmingham city centre smog. And what’s great is that Cofton is only a 40 minute bus ride on the X62 from Birmingham’s Town Hall. It doesn’t take that long to get to at all; so if you want to have a relaxing day to experience some countryside, Cofton is definitely the place to go to.
There’s also a playground area for children, so you don’t have to worry about them getting bored. Although I have to say, Lickeys is by far better to experience, and it’s only over the road from Cofton.

It is really hard living in a city sometimes due to the lack of space. I love everything that a city has to offer, the diversity, culture, people and buildings, but sometimes I like a bit of space. Only a short drive from where I live lies this park and it is a vast and dramatic space, perfect for walking the dog. 135 acres of fields and trees to be exact.
I’ve heard that Sutton Park is quite big, but that is the other side of the city to where I live. That is why I like to bring the car down here for the day. Just to remember what it was like to live in the countryside in Devon.
There are no problems with the park, it is just a vast open space to wonder. I like to come here to forget about all the noise and confusion that goes on daily in the big city.