An oasis beside a main road - Broadwaters Park, Kidderminster

I often walk through this lovely park in Kidderminster. You can see it as you drive past on the A449, but you need to be on foot to really appreciate it

The park is based on Wannerton Brook,

...alongside which is a beautiful mix of wild flowers. 

A Diamond Jubilee plaque

There has been a mill at Broadwaters since the 13th century. First for fulling (wool), then as a corn mill, then as part of a foundry.

There's still a waterwheel there

Local artwork decorates the nearby shelter

I love to hear the water rushing down the overflow

The modern artwork, just adds to the enjoyment. The miller.

More flowers

Just gorgeous.

Some of the old millponds remain,..

...adding their own peace and tranquility

Carved squirrel

There's a small, more formal area, complete with wooden ducks (one, alas, headless)...

...plus a snake for children to play on,..

...and a few picnic benches

The path continues into woodland

Totem pole sculpture

A close up

This wooden ball must have been carved within the cage

More of the history of the place

...with suggestions of nearby places to visit.

The walk is about a mile in total, there and back. In places, it is only 10 metres from the A449, but it truly never feels like it. What a lovely amenity for the people of Kidderminster.