Guided Foraging Walks
at New Hall Valley Country Park
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
What’s this New Hall walk like?
Join a relaxed, beginner-friendly group walk through the gentle landscape of New Hall Valley Country Park, a stretch of former farmland just north of Birmingham in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.
This two-hour walk follows well-worn footpaths through meadows, along the Plants Brook stream, and beneath scattered woodland: an area rich in wildlife and wild plants.
We explore a small section of the park at a steady, unhurried pace, pausing regularly to chat about what’s growing so you’ll quickly learn to spot edible plants along hedges, paths, and woodland edges.
The walk begins with introductions and a short briefing on the basics. Along the way, we stop often to examine wild plants (leaves, flowers, fruits, and hedgerow finds) depending on the season.
These guided walks are designed to help you slow down, notice what’s already here, identify edible plants with confidence, and get practical tips on using wild ingredients at home.
What You’ll Learn:
These walks are about noticing and understanding plants, not filling baskets or covering miles.
- How to identify 10–15 wild edible plants (and avoid their dodgy lookalikes)
- What’s in season and how to find it again
- Culinary and herbal uses for the plants we discover
- How to forage safely, legally and respectfully
- Creative ways to cook, preserve or simply enjoy wild ingredients at home
After the walk, you’ll receive a detailed follow-up email with notes, links, and book recommendations, so learning continues beyond the day.
Details for the New Hall Walk:
Dates: Sun 3rd May, Sat 16th May or Sat 30th May 2026.
Location: New Hall Valley Country Park, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QX
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Price: £25 per person
Parking: Ample, just off the main road. Please park responsibly.
Public Transport: No. 77 & 115 (National Express), No. 110 (Arriva)
Terrain: Mostly tarmac and gravel; occasional muddy patches after rain.
Accessibility: Have accessibility needs or health conditions? Just email me
Dogs: Not allowed in this foraging walk.
Children: Under 10 go free. Just let me know in advance.
You’ll receive a pre-event email with meeting point details and everything you need for the day.
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Book Your Walk
Spaces are limited to keep group sizes small and personal.
All bookings must be made online in advance. Places are only secured once payment is complete, and I’m unable to accept walk-ins, so don’t hang about if you have a date in mind.
- Sat 8th Aug 2026 – 10:00 – 14:30h (New Hall Park)
- Sun 23rd Aug 2026 – 10:00 – 14:30h (New Hall Park)
- Sat 12th Sept 2026 – 10:00 – 14:30h (New Hall Park)
Still got questions or issues booking?
If you didn’t get confirmation or meeting details the day before, check your junk folder. Any payment issues or other glitches? Just send me an email and I’ll sort it.
What past participants say:
"It was enjoyable and insightful and I learnt several plants with edible parts that I did not already know. The instructions on where to find the start point were clear and easy to follow, the group was friendly and it was nice to meet others with a similar interest in foraging as well as your helpful and engaging instruction. I would definitely recommend this to others!"
"Spent a great two hours on the foraging course with Alvaro who is a knowledgeable guide. Just the right pace and information which meant it was an enjoyable learning experience."
"It was well worth the long journey, Alvaro"