I was first introduced to the rugged majesty of Sutton Park by my very active and enthusiastic girlfriend. I must admit I was sceptical- I expected a couple of swings, a boating lake, a few old people on benches and a mangy dog sniffing another one on a couple of acres of barren grass, how ... Read review
incl. Breakfast - HRS Rating: /10 - Set in 54 acres of Parkland Norton Park is the perfect ... more
setting for luxurious leisure break, creative conference, delicious dinner, wonderful wedding, brilliant banquet or pampering experience. The hotel is just a short drive from the beautiful city of Winchester.Enjoy boutique shopping in Winchester or visit the local historical attractions,including Stonehenge & Winchester Cathedral.
A perfect choice for the business traveller and golfing man. Only 1 minute from J9 of M42 ... more
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Advantages: Pure natural beauty Disadvantages: You might get fit!!
...to the rugged majesty of Sutton Park by my very active and enthusiastic girlfriend. I must admit I was sceptical- I expected a couple of swings, a boating lake, a few old people on benches and a mangy dog sniffing another one on a couple of acres of barren grass, how wrong I was!
Donated to the town of Sutton by Henry VIII himself this is the largest municipal parkland in Europe (as my fact loving girlfriend informs me!) and boasts ... ...truly breathtaking surroundings.
Words alone cannot do justice to the experience that is Sutton Park. So do yourself a favour and get off your fat, lazy behind, pack a few sandwiches, turn off your computer and go and appreciate Mother Nature at her most beautiful.
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I was first introduced to the rugged majesty of Sutton Park by my very active and enthusiastic girlfriend. I must admit I was sceptical- I expected a couple of swings, a boating lake, a few old people on benches and a mangy dog sniffing another one on a couple of acres of barren grass, how wrong I was!
Donated to the town of Sutton by Henry VIII himself this is the largest municipal parkland in Europe (as my fact loving girlfriend informs me!) and boasts square miles of beautiful untouched woodland walks, impressively-sized lakes and rugged, wild grassland. There are helpful signs around the perimeter of the park detailing the myriad species of wildlife, flora and fauna you can expect to encounter on your walk around the park grounds.
For those of you who hate to be away from civilisation for any considerable amount of time there is a well-run snack bar by the entrance gates (don't have the coffee!) or, for a special occasion, an exquisite restaurant by one of the larger lakes which serves good food in truly breathtaking surroundings.
Words alone cannot do justice to the experience that is Sutton Park. So do yourself a favour and get off your fat, lazy behind, pack a few sandwiches, turn off your computer and go and appreciate Mother Nature at her most beautiful.
I lived in Sutton Coldfield for 10 years from the age of 10, so it was fantastic having such a great park to roam around during my childhood literally 5 minuites walk away from my house.
Sutton Park is not a park in the normal sense, it is 2400 acres in area which include 600 acres of woodlands, 7 lakes and wild grasslands. If you get to know the park well you will have no problem finding parts of the park where you can literally have acres to yourself ... ...it. Bracebridge Pool is the most scenic of all the lakes as it is surrounded by woodlands, and there is a great restaurant there. There is also a small Lido at Keepers Pool which is open during the summer months. A visit to Sutton Park is a great day out. ...
Advantages: local history of a Royal Park The FIRST DVD EVER OF SUTTON PARK OUT SOON Disadvantages: none
Before the birmingham to sutton railway was built in 1862
visitors to sutton and the park came by omnibus-- a journey whith took the horse buses about 80 minutes.
In the 1840s an added attraction was the construction of a race course
in sutton park covering the plateau above blackroot gravel pit and extending from north of holly knoll to just beyond the present railway line--which at that time did not exist.In 1847 it was the venue for the birmingham ... ...to accomadate the punters.
But sutton corporation had misgivings about the impact on the park
and with the structures erected-- and in 1849 ordered them to be taken down.Racing ceased there when in 1868 a new racecourse was constructed between westwood coppice and longmore pool.
Over 139 years later evidence of the old first racecourse can still be seen
take the right fork over the bridge by park house--past holly knoll
and further up on our ...
historymaker 10.08.2007
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Advantages: Massive, beautiful countryside in parts, great for walking Disadvantages: Very busy at Town Gate during peak periods
I have lived in Sutton Coldfield for 20 years, Sutton Park is one thing residents of Sutton Coldfield are proud to have. I have visited hundereds of times as it's only 15 minutes walk from where I live.
The park is massive, it's at least a 6 mile walk around the perimeter, you could easily get lost. There are open fields, woods, lakes, foot paths, 2 pubs with resturants, childrens playground, cafe, full Leisure and fitness Complex called Wyndley ... ...than others. Town gate is the most popular as it has the main childrens play area, however at weekends it's packed. If you travel by car, you can no longer travel far throughout the park without leaving and re-entering through another gate. Also during peak times at Town Gate they have started charging a pound entrance fee per car. This is partly because of youths using it as a race track. ...
carlossp 02.07.2000
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NAME OF LOCATION: Long Sutton Wildlife and Butterfly Park, off the A17 in Lincolnshire, a short distance from Gedney.
BACKGROUND: My boyfriend Robert and I wanted to go on holiday with his best mate Richard and his girlfriend Michelle so we collected tokens from my parents' Daily Express for their holiday offer. We then decided we needed a stop off en-route to Gt Yarmouth and this attraction was just over the 2 hour marker from home.
I typed the postcode (PE12 9LE) for this attraction into the AA and RAC route finder websites and got very explicit directions on how to get there.
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Bird of prey centre, where for a charge of £2 you can have your photograph taken with certain owls - the proceeds go to the upkeep of the birds. Displays of birds flying are held twice daily during the summer and at 2pm in low season ...
