Arrow Valley Country Park

Car Parking

Download this link for alterative car parking at Arrow Valley Park.

Car_Parking Leaflet  (7.91 MB)

Arrow Valley Country Park is the largest area of open space in Redditch, 900 acres in size. The park was created in the 1970's by the Redditch Development Corporation and has become one of Redditch's greatest green assets. The park extends over 2.5 miles from Bordesley Abbey in the north of Washford Mill in the south. The River Arrow meanders through the park providing excellent wildlife habitats and interesting walks for visitors.

The park incorporates a 29 acre man made lake, a tarmac foot path which gives full disabled access around the park and lake and park is open to walking, jogging and cycling. The focal point of the park is the Visitor Centre, situated on the edge of the lake, with a cafe over looking Arrow Valley Lake, Gift Shop and toilet facilities.

Fishing on the lake, which holds: bream, roach, rudd, pearch and carp, is permitted between 6am and Dusk.  See below for prices.

Arrow Valley Park has held the prestigious Green Flag Award since 2005.

"The Green Flag Award is the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales. The award scheme began in 1996 as a means of recognising and rewarding the best green spaces in the country.It was also seen as a way of encouraging others to achieve the same high environmental standards, creating a benchmark of excellence in recreational green areas."

Arrow Valley Countryside Centre

Arrow Valley Countryside Centre was opened in 2000 by David Bellamy. The centre spans three floors.

The top floor offers our conference facilities which are available for hire (please see attached document below for more details)

Our visitors’ facilities located on the ground floor boasts full disabled access and toilets. There is a wheel chair available for use (please phone ahead to book during peak times as only one is available). The Lake View Café provides meals, drinks and snacks. You can sit on the balcony or in the cafe over looking the lake. The Gift Shop holds a wide array of gifts, toys and other goodies for adults and children alike. The friendly staff will also be able to help with any queries you have, they can be contacted on 01527 464000.

Water sports, mountain biking and other outdoor activities are provided by Youth Afloat follow the link to their website or telephone 01527 464025 for details of their activities and courses.

The Arrow Valley Park has four way marked trails which are available from the gift shop. The trails range from one to four miles. The Millers trail runs up to Forge Mill Needle Museum in the north end of the park, and there is a Woodland Trail going to the south end of the park.

Located next to the countryside centre you will find fantastic play areas suitable for all ages.

Activities and Courses

The Countryside Centre holds regular events activities and courses throughout the year for both adults and children.  For up to date details please see our attached events and activities programme. Or follow the links on the left hand side of the page.

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Related Documents

Conference Facilities  (416.68 KB)
Event Calendar -Oct-March 2009  (1.89 MB)