Solihull Parks Directory - Malvern and Brueton Park
Malvern and Brueton Parks
Malvern and Brueton Parks - Small Map
Location: Solihull, off New Road (Malvern) and Warwick Road (Brueton)
Malvern and Brueton Park are two very distinct Parks in one. The Malvern end of the Park acts as a formal town centre Park, giving easy walking access to the shopping area. It offers a magnificent display of floral arrangements throughout the year and a unique carpet bed of plug plants. Malvern Park was once agricultural land and was bought by the Council in 1926 following a local referendum and lengthy negotiations with the landowner.
Brueton Lake
In contrast, the Brueton Park side is a wildlife enthusiast's dream, with a Local Nature Reserve, Lake and a grove of mature trees. The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust opened a conservation interpretation and education centre in 2002, which provides workshops, talks and demonstrations as well as a stop for a well earned cup of tea. The Park was given to the town by Mr Horace Brueton in 1944, which was formally part of Malvern Hall and the two Parks were linked in 1963.
The conservation area, in Brueton Park, received Local Nature Reserve status in 2002 in recognition for the Park's importance for wildlife. The Park contains the River Blythe Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Woodland, designated in 1989 by English Nature. The woods are important for oak, ash and alder trees as well as a carpet of wildflowers.
Green Flag Awards were issued to Malvern and Brueton Park in 2003 and 2004. This is a national award which recognises the quality of Park management and the level of involvement the Park has on the quality of life for the community.
Picture of a Statue of a Horse
The "Prancing Horse and Man" dominates the Malvern Park Avenue and was donated by Oliver Bird of Bird's Custard fame in 1944. The statue, sculptured by an eminent Victorian, Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, depicts a Shire horse being led into the sea and rearing at the 'alarming waves.'
The Floral trail
Find out more about Solihull Town Centre by following this leisurely walk which identifies the floral attributes of this colourful, Britain in Bloom winning Town - Contact us for a leaflet
Facilities
Car parking
spots
Play Area
available
Tennis courts
available
Information
centre
Lake, River
and/or Stream
Toilets
available
Events at
park
Refreshments
available
Flower beds,
Ornamental gardens,
Rose garden
Ranger Fact : Purple Toothwort
This is a rare non-native species and is found in Brueton Park and is a parasite of willow trees.
Contact Details
For more information please contact your Park Rangers
Telephone: 0121 704 8472
Email: parkrangers@solihull.gov.uk