Welcome to Billesley Common

Billesley Common is a large public park located in the West Midlands region of England. The park covers an area of approximately 50 hectares and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and rabbits, and is a great place for nature lovers to explore. There are also several walking and cycling trails throughout the park, making it a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to get some exercise.

In addition to its natural beauty, Billesley Common is also home to several sports facilities. The park has several football pitches, a cricket pitch, and a bowling green, making it a popular destination for sports teams and enthusiasts. There is also a large playground for children, as well as several picnic areas and benches throughout the park, making it a great place for families to spend a day out.

Overall, Billesley Common is a fantastic destination for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors in the West Midlands. With its beautiful natural scenery, sports facilities, and family-friendly amenities, it is a great place to spend a day out with friends and family. Whether you are looking to go for a walk, play some sports, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery, Billesley Common has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: -0.8°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kings Heath Boys Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Etheridge	Chamberlain Road Birmingham West Midlands B13 0QP 01214644454 School Website
Billesley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karl Rogerson	Trittiford Road Billesley Birmingham West Midlands B13 0ES 01216752800 School Website
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Denise Fountain	Ardencote Road Birmingham West Midlands B13 0RW 01216752487 School Website
Swanshurst School Community School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Mike Dunn	Brook Lane Billesley Birmingham West Midlands B13 0TW 01214642400 School Website
Wheelers Lane Technology College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Henson	Wheelers Lane Kings Heath Birmingham West Midlands B13 0SF 01214442864 School Website
Wheelers Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Pecheur	Wheelers Lane Kings Heath Birmingham West Midlands B13 0SF 01214642551 School Website
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Nc Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline David	Trittiford Road Yardley Wood Birmingham West Midlands B13 0EU 01214442684 School Website
Highters Heath Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Elinor Warner	11 School Road Warstock Birmingham West Midlands B14 4BH 01214742356 School Website
Yardley Wood Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Benjamin Turner	School Road Birmingham West Midlands B14 4ER 01216752456 School Website
St Dunstans Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Tehan	Drayton Road Kings Heath Birmingham West Midlands B14 7LP 01214644648 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yardley Wood Highfield Road, Yardley Wood, West Midlands, B28 0BY 0.96 Miles

Hall Green Off Stratford Road, Hall Green, West Midlands, B28 8AA 1.47 Miles

Shirley Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE 1.95 Miles

Spring Road Spring Road, Tyseley, West Midlands, B11 3DP 2.08 Miles

Kings Norton Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, West Midlands, B30 3EG 2.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aston's Cars Ltd 0121 777 2247 72 Paradise Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0DX 0.90 Miles
Ambassador Cars 0121 444 1111 73 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7BH 1.06 Miles
Birmingham Taxis 0121 777 3777 162, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9LT 1.29 Miles
Birmingham Taxis 0121 777 3777 5 Highfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0EL 1.36 Miles
Euro Cars 0121 777 5777 5 Highfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0EL 1.36 Miles
1St Choice Radio Cars 0121 474 5000 Falcon House/7 Oxhill Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1LR 1.40 Miles
Royal Cars 0121 444 8888 6A St Marys Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8JG 1.56 Miles
Atlas Cars 0121 633 8888 6A St. Marys Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8JG 1.56 Miles
A2b Taxis Birmingham Limited 07795 154210 6A St. Marys Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8JG 1.56 Miles
Airport Private Hire 0121 745 9303 16 Wellfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9NE 1.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hollybank Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Braceby Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billesley Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Billseley Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Brook Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanhurst Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yardley Wood Post Office Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Highfield Rd Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cole Valley Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clarence Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windemere Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howard Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanshurst Post Office Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Vicarage Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Hood Lane Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Greenridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	671 Yardley Wood Road Birmingham B13 0HN
Greenridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	671 Yardley Wood Road Birmingham B13 0HN
Anticoag Service Greenridge 0121 4443597	Greenridge Surgery 671 Yardley Wood Road Billesley, Birmingham B13 0HN
Green Ridge Surgery 0121 4658230	Green Ridge Surgery 671 Yardley Wood Road Billesley, Birmingham B13 0HN
Aqp Anticoag Goodrest Croft Surgery 0121 2550700	Aqp Anticoag Goodrest 1 Goodrest Croft Yardley Wood,Birmingham West Midlands B14 4JU

Local Stores

Swanshurst Lane
218 Swanshurst Lane
Moseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 0AW
01217 774466
Store Website
0.99 miles

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SPAR Millpool
Millpool Service Station
619 Alcaster Road South
Millpool Hill
Birmingham
B14 5EL
01214744508
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Cross Vets Kings Heath
283 Alcester Road South Kings Heath Birmingham West Midlands B14 6EB 01214 444388 khb@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 0.71 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
1287 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham West Midlands B28 9AJ 0121 777 8145 reception@fivelands.com Website 1.39 miles
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Animals Treated
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Colebrook Veterinary Surgery
61 Colebrook Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2JZ 0121 745 6161 colebrookvets@gmail.com Website 1.75 miles
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Animals Treated
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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
98 Alcester Road Moseley Birmingham West Midlands B13 8EG 0121 449 3716 reception@fivelands.com Website 1.83 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hollywood Veterinary Centre
72 Alcester Road Hollywood Birmingham West Midlands B47 5NS 0121 474 5499 Website 2.03 miles
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Animals Treated
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Oaks Veterinary Centre Ltd.
87 Watford Road Cotteridge Birmingham West Midlands B30 1NP 0121 459 4333 info@oaksvetsbirmingham.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 2.08 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 6.37 miles

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Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 7.22 miles

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Leasowes Park
A Beautiful Historical Picturesque Park And Woodland Which Have Been Natural Landscape Gardens For 300 Years. There Are Many Different Routes Around The Park And Lots Of Fields, Mud And Streams/Ponds For Dogs To Play In! There Is A Large Free Carpark A Play Area For Children And An Information Centre. Beautiful Place To Explore Whilst Getting Yourself And Your Canine Friend Some Good Exercise. The Cornbow Centre Halesowen Lancashire B63 4AB 7.59 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 7.95 miles It Is Best To Double Check There Is Not An Event On During The Weekend. The Car Park Is Not That Big. There Are Two Blue Disabled Badge Holders Bays.

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Arrow Valley Country Park
A Simple Walk Around The Arrow Valley Lake. Path Easy To Follow, Relatively Flat With Benches Around For Rest Stops If Needed. Park Can Get Very Busy On Weekends If The Weather Is Nice! Free Parking At Several Points Around The Lake. Arrow Valley Country Park Battens Dr Redditch Lancashire B98 0LJ 8.19 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	7.1°C	7.7°C	6.3°C	4.8°C	4.1°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.6°C	6.4°C	4.9°C	2.9°C	2.8°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Light sleet	Moderate snow	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	5.1°C	4°C	2.8°C	1.8°C	1.9°C	3°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	0.9°C
Feels Like	3.8°C	4.1°C	0.9°C	-1.1°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	3.2°C	1.1°C	-1°C	-4.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.7°C	-2°C	-2.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-0.9°C	1.8°C	3.7°C	3.9°C	2.7°C	0.9°C	0.2°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-7.3°C	-8.2°C	-8.6°C	-7.8°C	-5.4°C	-1.8°C	0.3°C	0.8°C	0.1°C	-2°C	-3.8°C

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