Park Hall is an area of remnant farmland and estate grounds on the eastern edge of Birmingham. The reserve supports a diverse range of habitats, including three ancient woodlands, grassland, wetland and a stretch of Park Hall the River Tame.

During spring impressive displays of bluebells, ramsons, yellow archangels and numerous other plants can be seen in the woodlands, while in the farm ponds amphibians including great crested newt, common toad and frog begin to breed. As the seasons move along the grasslands and wetlands come into their own, with colourful floral displays and abundant butterflies and dragonflies. Summer breeding birds include reed bunting, teal, swan and buzzard, while in the evenings bats forage on moths and other insects. The woodlands take on a different character in autumn, with fungi taking the place of the flowers among the changing colours of the canopy.

 The reserve is situated in the east of Birmingham between Castle Bromwich and Water Orton. Bus numbers 590a (from Coleshill) and 590c (from Birmingham city centre) stop outside Park Hall School, close to the site entrance. There are regular train services to Water Orton station from Birmingham New Street and Tamworth Monday to Saturday. If travelling by car, the site entrance is located on the Water Orton road (B4118).

Please note that we are currently improving access to this reserve, at present access has to be by prior arrangement.

• Grassland
• Woodland
• Wetland