Sandwell Park farm occupies a place within the 2000 acres of the
Sandwell Valley Country Park. Originally home to the Earl of Dartmouth
who lived nearby at the now demolished Sandwell Hall. The buildings
date back to 1705. Now a visitor centre the Sandwell Park Farm
illustrates farm life and a historical account of the history of the
area. This is a wonderful day out for children and families with plenty
of open space to tire out the kiddies.
Main
features of the centre are its walled kitchen garden, produce of which
is sold in the shop, a blacksmiths shop, wheelwrights shop and a
schoolroom. A variety of events and demonstrations take place
throughout the year which include craft fairs. Entry is free on
weekdays but chargeable at weekends. The livetock which can be seen at
the centre or in the surrounding fields include, shire horses, cows,
poultry, pigs and sheep of which some are rare breeds.
