Billesley Common
🏟 Playground & park · Billesley, Birmingham
Billesley Common
A large south Birmingham common with a children's playground, outdoor gym and football pitch, loved by walkers and families.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Billesley Common
Billesley Common is a large area of public open space in south Birmingham, stretching along Yardley Wood Road between Moseley and Yardley Wood. It was first recorded in 1774 as 'common wasteland' and has grown into a popular recreation ground with strong ties to the surrounding communities. Owned and managed by Birmingham City Council, the common is a magnet for walkers, joggers, dog walkers and families. For children there is a playground, and the wider common offers outdoor gym equipment and a football pitch. The site also has strong sporting links: Birmingham Moseley Rugby Football Club has leased part of the common since 2005 for its pitches and clubhouse, and the Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre is based here. The southern section is dominated by mature trees with well laid-out pathways, where Haunch Brook flows through and attracts many bird species. With entrances off Brook Lane (A4040), Yardley Wood Road, Haunch Lane and Hollybank Road, it is easy to reach from across the area.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Children's playground
- Parking
- Football pitch
- Outdoor gym
- Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre
- Moseley Rugby Football Club grounds
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-site parking available
- Accessibility: Well set out pathways throughout the common
- Dogs: A popular spot for dog walkers
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
- Outdoor gym equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Swanshurst Park · approx 0.9 miles · Billesley
- Daisy Farm Park · approx 1.0 miles · Highter's Heath (Yardley Wood)
- Kings Heath Park · approx 1.2 miles · Kings Heath
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Billesley Common free to visit?
Yes. Billesley Common is a free, public open space managed by Birmingham City Council.
What's in the playground at Billesley Common?
There is a children's playground on the common, and the wider site also has outdoor gym equipment.
Are there toilets or a cafe at Billesley Common?
We could not verify public toilets or a cafe on site from official sources.
Where is Billesley Common?
It runs along Yardley Wood Road in Billesley, south Birmingham (B13 0PT), with entrances off Brook Lane, Yardley Wood Road, Haunch Lane and Hollybank Road.
Is there parking at Billesley Common?
Yes, there is parking on site according to Birmingham City Council.