Get outdoors and active in South Staffordshire

Ready for adventure?  

South Staffordshire is packed with outdoor activities for all ages and interests. From scenic country parks and challenging high ropes courses to heritage train rides, there’s something for everyone. Adrenaline-junkie or twitcher, you’ll find it all here, in a stunning landscape that invites you to get active, explore, and enjoy. 

Adventure is calling - outdoor activities South Staffordshire offers 

There aren’t many destinations that can honestly claim to have something for everyone, but Baggeridge Country Park is the exception to the rule.  Nestled on the fringes of the Black Country, this 152‑acre wildlife wonderland, where historic mounds whisper tales of its coal‑mining past, is now transformed into a playground for families.  

Little explorers will delight in the play area with sandpits, swings, and climbing towers, while older kids and grown‑ups can test their nerve on the high ropes and bouldering walls at the Challenge Academy. 

For a day quite unlike any other, complete with herons, kingfishers, tunnels and locks,  take your turn on the waterways with Kinver Boat School at Kinver Lock Moorings near Stourbridge.  Kinver Boat School offers an unforgettable narrowboat adventure tailored for all, whether you’re stepping aboard for the first time or looking to hone your skills. 

Rev up the family fun at Begin Off Road, a new and thrilling electric dirt bike experience within the Weston Park estate. 

Whether you're four or 84, this experience delivers heart-pounding fun, tailored for everyone.  

Begin Off Road isn’t just a ride, it’s an adventure. Former motocross rider James Johnson‑Pickering leads each session with expert and friendly instruction. All the necessary gear, including helmets and riding equipment, is provided, and sessions are tailored to weather, terrain, age, and group experience.  

Perfect for a family day out or an unforgettable gift, this hands‑on experience turns Weston Park into your personal trail playground.  

Tucked away within nine acres of peaceful Staffordshire woodland, The Kingswood Outdoor Education Trust offers the perfect setting to reconnect with nature in a place brimming with history and heart. What began in 1923 as a children’s holiday camp has blossomed into a living classroom of forest school activities, wildlife-rich green spaces, and a sense of calm that learning outdoors can bring.  

Open for both day visits and residential stays, Kingswood welcomes visitors of all ages, offering a range of family‑friendly and group programmes throughout term time, school holidays, and weekends. 

Halfpenny Green Airport is the perfect day out for thrill‑seekers and aviation fans alike. This friendly aerodrome, originally built in 1941 for the Royal Air Force, now buzzes with life, home to aircraft and helicopter flying schools, microlight training, trial flight experiences, and even night‑flying sessions. 

Take to the skies with an exhilarating flying experience or soak up the buzz of active aviation from Amelia’s bar and restaurant. 

The South Staffordshire Railway Walk, is a revitalised former Great Western Railway line stretching approximately 5.5 miles (8.85 km) from Castlecroft to Wall Heath. This traffic‑free, gently graded trail is ideal for walking, cycling, running, and is accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs.  

Starting in Wombourne, the trail guides you through a tranquil green corridor rich with wildlife, colourful wildflowers, and cool shaded woodland. Along the way, you’ll find welcoming cafés and resting spots, perfect for pausing to soak up the scenery. 

Beyond its natural beauty, this trail delivers a rich slice of industrial heritage  - old station buildings, bridges, and platform foundations whisper stories of its origins in the early 20th century, wartime service, and eventual closure in 1965. 

Get up close and personal with the Meercats at Rodbaston Animal Zone – a perfect outdoor adventure for animal lovers, young and old. 

Situated on the Rodbaston College campus, in Penkridge, this delightful, small zoo features around 750 animals representing 150 species, from meerkats and lemurs to reptiles, birds, alpacas, and more, with a lively daily schedule of keeper talks, animal encounters, and craft sessions. 

Add in a café, outdoor picnic area, gift shop, and free parking, and you’ve got a recipe for a zoo-per day out. 

Calling all young explorers and mini jungle rangers, it’s time to grab your safari hats and head off on a roarsome expedition to WILD Zoological Park.   

Trek through steamy Amazon to sun‑kissed Asia and Australia, where monkeys swing, armadillos scurry, and snakes slither.  Gasp as cheeky macaws and majestic hawks zoom just inches over your head in the jaw-dropping bird show, and keep an eye out for Enid the emu, who struts her stuff like she owns the place.  

With up-close animal feeds, dinosaur dance‑offs, and keeper talks bursting with fun facts, it’s the kind of day out that sparks young imaginations and leaves the whole family grinning from ear to ear. 

It's easy to explore with buggies and wheelchairs, with accessible paths, friendly rangers, and baby-changing facilities for your tiniest trailblazers. Bring a packed lunch or take a pit stop at the vineyard café next door. 

Enjoy a whistle-stop visit to Kinver Miniature Railway, quaint steam and diesel train rides on a raised half‑mile track accommodating 5″ and 3½″ gauges.  

Bratch Pumping Station is a captivating Victorian-era marvel affectionately known locally as Wombourne’s Fairytale Castle. This enchanting site will fascinate history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and photographers alike 

Immerse yourself in the story of how this iconic structure helped power the local community. Striking Gothic Revival architecture, turreted towers, ornate brickwork, beautifully preserved machinery, and a postcard-perfect setting all ensure the Pumping Station is the ideal day out. 

Belvide Reservoir in South Staffordshire is a tranquil haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers. This 180-acre canal feeder reservoir, constructed in 1833, is now a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a prime spot for wildlife observation and outdoor activities. 

There are several scenic walking and cycling routes, which offer a mix of terrains suitable for all fitness levels.