Leasowes Park

The Leasowes is listed Grade 1 on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. Covering 58 hectares, including  Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys. The land has always been utilised and tamed but not subdued. It is this little bit of wilderness in a heavily industrialised and busy area, which has made the Leasowes a much used and loved place for informal recreation, the local community jealously guarding it and its wildlife.

The aim of these pages is to provide information about the work the wardens will be carrying out on the park, forthcoming activities, events and wildlife observations.

Meet the Wardens

There are currently three full time wardens who run and manage the park.

• Senior Warden - Antony Ravenscroft
  Previously the warden at Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, Antony joined the Leasowes in January 2005. He has a degree in Countryside Management and is interested in habitat management and visitor management.

• Warden - Mark Williams
  Mark joined the Leasowes in November 2003 after a spell working as a Primary Teacher. He has a degree in Geography and is interested in the creation of wildflower meadows and Environmental Education.

• Assistant Warden - Helen Edwards
  Helen joined the Leasowes in October 2003. She has a degree in Environmental Management and her interests are mammals.

Accessibility

Full accessibility information is available in our The Leasowes Visitor Centre Access Guide. The Access Guide provides comprehensive information about access to Council buildings for people with disabilities, giving everyone the opportunity to make informed decisions about the buildings they visit.