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Lady Wood

Settlement in Warwickshire

England

Lady Wood

Thornhill Road Streetly at Sutton Park, Streetly Gate
Thornhill Road Streetly at Sutton Park, Streetly Gate Credit: Roy Hughes

Ladywood is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Solihull, Ladywood is a quiet and picturesque settlement nestled amidst the beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

The village is known for its traditional charm, with a range of historic buildings and cottages that reflect its rich heritage. The architecture in Ladywood is predominantly of a rural style, featuring classic Warwickshire brickwork and thatched roofs. The village is surrounded by vast stretches of green fields and meadows, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Despite its small size, Ladywood has a strong sense of community and is home to a close-knit population. The village is served by a local primary school, providing education for the younger residents. There is also a village hall that serves as a hub for various social activities and events, fostering a sense of togetherness among the villagers.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Ladywood offers ample opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. Nearby, there are several walking and cycling trails that showcase the natural beauty of the Warwickshire landscape. Additionally, the village is just a short drive away from the renowned Packwood House, a National Trust property known for its stunning gardens and historic architecture.

In conclusion, Ladywood, Warwickshire is a charming and tranquil village that boasts a strong community spirit and a beautiful rural setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.570733/-1.8538874 or Grid Reference SP1097. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thornhill Road Streetly at Sutton Park, Streetly Gate
Thornhill Road Streetly at Sutton Park, Streetly Gate
Darnel Hurst, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield A Hurst is an area of older, historic woodland characterised by mature oak, pine and birch with an often continuous dense understorey of holly <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20089/parks/405/sutton_park/5" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20089/parks/405/sutton_park/5">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The mild and sunny afternoon of New Year's Day brought hundreds of people into Sutton Park. Rain in the morning left puddles; many paths became muddy.
Darnel Hurst, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield
A Hurst is an area of older, historic woodland characterised by mature oak, pine and birch with an often continuous dense understorey of holly LinkExternal link The mild and sunny afternoon of New Year's Day brought hundreds of people into Sutton Park. Rain in the morning left puddles; many paths became muddy.
Chester Road North - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands At the junction of the A452 Chester Road North with, joining from the left, the B4138 Sutton Oak Road. Southwards the B4138 becomes the dual carriageway Kingstanding Road. On the right of the photo, opposite the junction, is an access point to the vast expanse of Sutton Park, said to be the largest urban park in Europe. On the western side of Sutton Coldfield town centre, the Park has many miles of paths, tracks and there are a number of lakes. For your guidance there is a visitor centre for information on what to do and where to go. Time photo taken 5.52 pm BST (British Summer Time).
Chester Road North - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
At the junction of the A452 Chester Road North with, joining from the left, the B4138 Sutton Oak Road. Southwards the B4138 becomes the dual carriageway Kingstanding Road. On the right of the photo, opposite the junction, is an access point to the vast expanse of Sutton Park, said to be the largest urban park in Europe. On the western side of Sutton Coldfield town centre, the Park has many miles of paths, tracks and there are a number of lakes. For your guidance there is a visitor centre for information on what to do and where to go. Time photo taken 5.52 pm BST (British Summer Time).
Little Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park On a sunny New Year's Day 2022, some areas of Sutton Park were really crowded, but everywhere was wet or muddy.
Little Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
On a sunny New Year's Day 2022, some areas of Sutton Park were really crowded, but everywhere was wet or muddy.
New Year's Day, Sutton Park A sunny New Year's Day after wet weather brought the crowds to a muddy Sutton Park. This is Bracebridge Pool in the northern part of the park.
New Year's Day, Sutton Park
A sunny New Year's Day after wet weather brought the crowds to a muddy Sutton Park. This is Bracebridge Pool in the northern part of the park.
Two of the forty bridges, Sutton Park Along the slopes north of Bracebridge Pool numerous seasonal streams are crossed by boardwalks – forty of them, some say. The scene is typical of parts of the Park: scattered forest trees – oak, Scots Pine – sheltering a broken understorey of holly that in places forms woodland <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4630605">SP1095 : Holly Hurst, Sutton Park</a>.
Two of the forty bridges, Sutton Park
Along the slopes north of Bracebridge Pool numerous seasonal streams are crossed by boardwalks – forty of them, some say. The scene is typical of parts of the Park: scattered forest trees – oak, Scots Pine – sheltering a broken understorey of holly that in places forms woodland SP1095 : Holly Hurst, Sutton Park.
Longmoor Pool A quiet corner of Sutton Park, apart from the noise of the waterfowl.
Longmoor Pool
A quiet corner of Sutton Park, apart from the noise of the waterfowl.
Lively gulls on Longmoor Pool I think these are black-headed gulls though they don't have much black on them.
Lively gulls on Longmoor Pool
I think these are black-headed gulls though they don't have much black on them.
Autumn scrub in Sutton Park Herons with young are visible straight ahead though I had my wrong camera to pick them out properly. The water is Longmoor Pool.
Autumn scrub in Sutton Park
Herons with young are visible straight ahead though I had my wrong camera to pick them out properly. The water is Longmoor Pool.
Rowton's Well A natural spring in Sutton Park which was thought to have curative powers. The stone wall around it was built in the early 19th Century.
Rowton's Well
A natural spring in Sutton Park which was thought to have curative powers. The stone wall around it was built in the early 19th Century.
Concrete structure in Sutton Park So far, I do not know what this was. The park is a national nature reserve.
Concrete structure in Sutton Park
So far, I do not know what this was. The park is a national nature reserve.
Sutton Park A National Nature Reserve, showing some autumn colour.
Sutton Park
A National Nature Reserve, showing some autumn colour.
Footpath in Sutton Park There is a network of paths which are not marked on the OS map. The park is a National Nature Reserve.
Footpath in Sutton Park
There is a network of paths which are not marked on the OS map. The park is a National Nature Reserve.
Prickly scrub in Sutton Park The park is a National Nature Reserve.
Prickly scrub in Sutton Park
The park is a National Nature Reserve.
Sutton Park In the south west corner of the park which is a National Nature Reserve. This is looking towards Longmoor Pool but the pool cannot be seen from here.
Sutton Park
In the south west corner of the park which is a National Nature Reserve. This is looking towards Longmoor Pool but the pool cannot be seen from here.
Path by Westwood Coppice One of the more formal paths in Sutton Park, which is a National Nature Reserve.
Path by Westwood Coppice
One of the more formal paths in Sutton Park, which is a National Nature Reserve.
Potholed car park, Sutton Park A sunny New Year's Day after rain brought people out for a walk in the vastness of the park.
Potholed car park, Sutton Park
A sunny New Year's Day after rain brought people out for a walk in the vastness of the park.
Play Area, Sutton Park, Town Gate Rebuilt (not half as good as previous incarnation) play area near to Town Gate.
Play Area, Sutton Park, Town Gate
Rebuilt (not half as good as previous incarnation) play area near to Town Gate.
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Lady Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP1097 (Lat: 52.570733, Lng: -1.8538874)

Unitary Authority: Birmingham

Police Authority: West Midlands

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