Sandwell: See
1 Lightwoods Park, Bearwood. Park in Bearwood that can be reached from the woods by crossing Lightwoods Hill. A fairly average park with a bandstand and a playground built by Anneka Rice and her television program. It also houses an old stately home, Lightwoods House (not open to the public) along with 'Shakespeare's Garden', a walled Victorian garden that has seen better days.
2 Coronation Gardens, Tipton. You will find a statue to William Perry, a 19th-century bare-fist boxing champion, often known as the "Tipton Slasher".
3 RSPB Sandwell Valley, 20 Tanhouse Ave, Great Barr, B43 5AG (Train to Hamstead; No 16 bus; or signposted from local roads), ☏ +44 121 357-7395, sandwellvalley@rspb.org.uk. Tue-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat Sun 10AM-5PM (closes at dusk in winter). A bird reserve on the border with Sandwell which organises regular guided walks, talks and family activities. free entrance.
4 Dartmouth Park, B71 4AA, West Bromwich. A large green area with parks, a forest, a nature reserve, and Sandwell Park Farm. Tipton has a large horse population. Most of the horses are privately owned and many can be seen grazing in the public spaces. They are ridden with a small two person chariot along the roads so be mindful when driving. (updated Jan 2024)