Country parks, farms and walking in Warwickshire
With four beautiful country parks within 30 minutes of Studley Castle, there’s no better base for exploring the great outdoors.
Studley Castle Grounds and Gardens
Our lawns, gardens, woodland walks and views out over the Warwickshire countryside are a big part of what makes Studley Castle special. We asked our team to pick the three best features of our grounds, and this is what they came up with.
Hill Close Gardens Trust
25-min drive from Studley Castle, CV34 6HF
Formed of 16 Victorian pleasure gardens set on the Warwickshire hillside, this unique attraction offers a fascinating glimpse into the 19th century. Each plot was owned by a different gardener, so they all have their own personalities and quirks.
Cotswolds Farm Park
47-min drive from Studley Castle, GL54 5UG
Owned by Countryfile’s Adam Henson, the working farm includes a rare breeds trail, animal barn, wildlife walk, and viewing platforms – at 1,000 feet above sea level, these platforms offer some of the best 360-degree views in the region.
Charlecote Park
32-min drive from Studley Castle, CV35 9ER
A grand 16th century house surrounded by its own deer park, Charlecote’s history dates back to the days of King Richard I. Nowadays it’s home to a National Trust art collection, a herd of ancient Jacob sheep, and a herd of roughly 200 fallow deer.
Worcester Woods Country Park
34-min drive from Studley Castle, WR5 2QX
With two nature reserves, a giant open field, and two level woodland trails, Worcester Woods is ideal for fans of birds, flowers, footpaths… and coffee. The Orchard café has a tasty, seasonal menu, primarily stocked by locally-sourced, sustainable and Fair Trade ingredients.
Arrow Valley Country Park
11-min drive from Studley Castle, B98 0LJ
At 900 acres (bigger than New York’s Central Park), Arrow Valley is the largest open space in Redditch. At its heart is Arrow Valley Lake, popular for sailing, fishing and birdwatching. The visitors centre is open most days for tea, coffee and food.
Lickey Hills Country Park
23-min drive from Studley Castle, B45 8ER
The Green Flag-awarded Lickey Hills covers woodland, heathland and grassland, with 380 species of flowering plants. This combination of habitats leads to a wonderfully diverse range of wildlife for you to spot, from songbirds and sparrow hawks to, somewhat surprisingly, lizards and grass snakes.
Waseley Hills Country Park
27-min drive from Studley Castle, B45 9AT
Waseley Hills is almost as big as Disneyland, and it’s hilly parkland takes in pastures, hedgerows and small pockets of woodland, all set against a panoramic backdrop of the Worcestershire countryside.
Formal Lawn
With panoramic views overlooking the Heart of England forest and the backdrop of Studley Castle, the formal lawn is the perfect location to enjoy a picnic on a blanket – or head up to the seating area and order a wee tipple from our bar.
Pashley bikes
There’s no better way to explore Studley than on one of our Pashley bicycles. Founded in 1926 in Stratford-upon-Avon, these locally built cycles are sturdy and beautiful, a truly traditional English cycling experience.
