Park and Nature Reserve Closure
Northycote Farm is now open. Toilet facilities in Northycote Farm are open. The car park is open to the public from 8am until 5 pm daily. Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve is also open.
Keep up to date with the latest government guidance when visiting parks.
Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is a haven for wildlife, with around 50 hectares (120 acres) of meadows, scrubland and woodland.
The reserve is also close to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and Smestow Brook.
Opening times
There is pedestrian access 24 hours, 7 days a week.
The car park for the local nature reserve is open daily from 7.30am and between 5pm and 11pm - depending on the time of the year.
Location
Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve
Meadow View Terrace
Wolverhampton
WV6 8NX
Things to do
The main activities at Smestow Valley focus on the enjoyment of the 'great outdoors'.
Our visitors enjoy the wildlife, bird watching, flora and fauna, cycling down the former railway track - long since removed.
The route now features flat and mainly level path, making it easy for walkers and cyclists.
There are lots of opportunities for the keen photographer to capture rare/unusual plant specimens, alongside more commonly found favourites.
Other information
- partial disabled access
- hearing impaired ok
- guide dogs accepted
- car park
- coach parking
- children/family friendly
- groups accepted
- dogs allowed
- picnic area
- educational visits
Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve is a site of valuable environmental and historical significance.
The site covers 24 hectares (59.3 acres) of naturally managed countryside and dates back to the 13th century.
It provides a stable and protected habitat for wildlife on the fringe of an urban area.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. However, they MUST be kept on a lead at all times.
Visitors should be aware of uneven surfaces - unsuitable for pushchairs/disability access.
Opening times
8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday
8am to 3pm Friday
10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday
Please note that the toilets have reopened following essential maintenance.
Location
Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve
Pendeford Hall Lane
Wolverhampton
WV9 5ET
Location map of Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve.
Entrance
Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve enjoys a free car park and free site entry, although some events may charge a small fee.
Animal enclosures are open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
Northycote Farm tea room is open.