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Cannon Hill Park

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Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park

Cannon Hill Park is a park located in south Birmingham, England. It is the most popular park in the city, covering 250 acres (101 ha) consisting of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas. Recreational activities at the park include boating, fishing, bowls, tennis, putting and picnic areas. It also contains Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, the mac theatre, and adjacent to the park is Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

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Cannon Hill Park
Queen's Ride, Birmingham Moseley

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Birmingham Youth Theatre

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Edgbaston Cricket Ground

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