Friends of Sutton Park Association Diary of Events
Please note that the walks listed below may cross uneven ground and rough terrain. Please wear suitable footwear. All FOSPA events are free of charge and open to non-members, excepting the AGM which is for members only.
We look forward to seeing you.
Archaeological Walk led by Dr. Mike Hodder: Saturday 08 October 10.00. from Boldmere Gate car park – This will include medieval boundaries, Holly Hurst and remains of a First World War camp.
As with all Fospa walks, there will be no charge for these events. As some of you will know, parts of the Park can be very muddy.
Tuesday 13 September A 2.5 mile walk through time with the Friends of Sutton Park Association – Led by Dr. Mike Hodder around some of the many well-preserved archaeological remains of the Park’s past, from a medieval deer park to twentieth century soldiers. We will see banks and ditches that show how deer were hunted and woods were managed, fishponds, millpools and trackways, remains of a golf course and racecourse, and traces of a First World War camp.
The walk is on rough grass and unsurfaced paths, and includes uneven surfaces and slopes. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. There is no shelter on route.
Start Town Gate 10.00. (nearest postcode: B73 6BU – off Park Road – finish 12.00.
Birmingham Heritage Week 2022.
Monday 12 September 19.30. – 21.00. Trinity Centre, (adjacent to Holy Trinity Church) Sutton Coldfield B72 1TF.
Dr. Mike Hodder will give a talk on the Archaeology of Sutton Park – finding, recording, explaining and protecting. This will provide an introduction to archaeology walk in Sutton Park on Tuesday 13 September.
Join us for a Botanical Walk in the Little Bracebridge area, led by Prof. Ian Trueman, author of the soon-to-be published Flora of Sutton Park.
10:00am on Saturday 18th June.
Meet at the top of the Ash Track
(via Streetly Gate – turn left after about half a mile on to pot-holed track – Grid Ref: SP 096 980).
A.G.M. – Members only. Thursday 21 April 19.30. in the Panel Room at Park House (Toby Inn) near Town Gate.
Unfortunately, due to testing positive for Covid 19, our Guest Speaker from Historic England is unable to attend. Instead Fospa President Dr. Mike Hodder will talk of recent archaeological work in the Park, including H.A.T. (Historical, Archaeological, Taskforce) and the WWII camp at Streetly.
Archaeological Walk led by Dr. Mike Hodder: Saturday 26th March 10.00. from Bracebridge car park – This will include Pool Hollies, sawpits, wood boundaries, a deer park subdivision, and First and Second World War remains.
As with all Fospa walks, there will be no charge for these events. As some of you will know, parts of the Park can be very muddy.
These events will be led by Moth & Butterfly enthusiast Richard Orton for any queries contact Richard on 07770 378684
05 March 18.00 Jamboree Stone
02 April 19.45 Holly Knoll
07 May 20.45 Wyndley Wood
04 June 21.15 Bracebridge Beach/Crown Gate
02 July 21.30 Jamboree Stone
06 Aug 20.45 Blackroot Bistro
03 Sept 19.45 Milking Gate – Little Bracebridge
01 Oct 18.45 Gumslade