The Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre
Our Ladywood centre is a green oasis in the heart of the city, home to a community café, two geodesic learning domes, and an outdoor Amphitheatre. Here we are developing eco-initiatives and approaches to sustainable neighbourhoods.
The Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre is just off Selwyn Road. The site is also accessible from the path around the Edgbaston reservoir.
Open: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm.
Running group Sunday 9.30 – 11.30am.
The full address is:
Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre,
Edgbaston Reservoir 79 Selwyn Road, Birmingham,
B16 0SL
Activities at The Nature & Wellbeing Centre
At the Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre we aim to improve the health, happiness and wellness of diverse communities in the heart of Birmingham.
Tai Chi in Nature
Combining breathing exercises and gentle motions, Tai Chi offers a gentle form of exercise which can improve strength, balance and flexibility and aids relaxation.
Green Minds
Therapeutic horticulture, gentle gardening and nature-based crafts to improve wellbeing and support better mood, all while enhancing our environment.
Green Volunteering
Twice-weekly volunteer days to enhance and improve the local environment, increase biodiveristy and create spaces for nature.
Social Walk & Talk
Meet new people in your local community with this weekly sociable walk. We take in the world around us all while exercising and chatting. Aimed at over 50s.
Arts & Craft Group
Make new friends and meet our lovely team whilst getting creative! We provide all materials and all abilities are welcome.
Yoga in Nature
Yoga in nature to replenish and unwind. All equipment provided. Improve strengh, co-ordination, movement and balance while connecting to the natural surrounds.
To view the full timetable of activities at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre click here
Education & Learning
The Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre is an eco-site demonstrating what can be done at local level in the fight against climate change.
Community composting, rain-water harvesting, re-greening, habitat creation and creating spaces for nature – we have diverse opportunities for learning. We can work with schools, colleges and alternative provisions to provide opportunities using nature and the environment as a foundation.
Our multi-purpose three acre site includes a variety of unique spaces – providing inspiration whatever the weather!
To find out more about education and learning with us, email: natureandwellbeing@bsettlement.org.uk
Hire Our Unique Spaces!
Looking for an interesting and unusual space for your meeting, activity or event? From immersive geodomes to stages for outdoor arts and performance, explore what we offer.
The Red Shed Community Cafe
Welcome to our friendly neighbourhood café!
Situated inside a unique eco-friendly building with views over our beautiful field and the reservoir, pop-in and enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks whilst connecting with nature.
Open Monday & Tuesday 12.30-4pm and Wednesday-Friday 8.30am-4pm.
Our café couldn’t run without the support of volunteers. If you have time to spare to support the café, get in touch!
natureandwellbeing@bsettlement.org.uk
Eco domes for learning & wellbeing
We have two learning domes unique to the city of Birmingham, an 8m ‘Sanctuary’ dome and a 6m ‘Retreat’ dome.
Made from aluminum and glass, the domes are primarily used as classroom settings to deliver eco-learning activities raising awareness of environmental issues. We also host activities for wellbeing in the domes, like art classes and Tai Chi, and they make perfect sheltered spaces for retreats and away days.
The domes provide an immersive and well-connected experience to the environment, allowing communities to feel connected to nature irrespective of the weather!
Open-Air Amphitheatre for Arts & Performance
Surrounded by nature and under the vast expanse of the sky, our outdoor amphitheatre offers a unique stage for performances, workshops, and gatherings that nurture the soul!
This unique open-air event space at Edgbaston Reservoir entwines nature and creativity, fostering a deeper connection to the world around us. You’ll find a beautiful waterside performance space, tiered, curved seating, power sockets, accessible pathways, and full access to our site.
We are looking for diverse live arts to include in our 2025 programme. If you are interested in using the space for your group, performance or event, please get in touch!
Stretch Tent & Nature Area
Sheltered and spacious, our stretch tent at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre makes a unique and flexible venue for workshops, talks, activities and birthday parties to corporate events and community gatherings.
Our nature area is tucked away at the far end of our site, a magical place designed for children and groups to connect with the great outdoors through forest schools and wild play in a safe, natural environment.
Volunteer With Us!
There are many volunteer opportunities with us – even if you’ve never volunteered before! From outdoor nature conservation and maintenance to gardening and planting, supporting activities and helping in our ‘Red Shed’ cafe.
Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on the community and environment. Interested? Email: volunteer@bsettlement.org.uk
But that's not all - we have bolder ambitions
- A second building for growing and “mucking about”
- Crops on the field, to supply local business and support local people
- Installation of compostable toilets
- Developing composting systems including ‘humanure’
- To find out more about the developments click here.
Work with Us!
We want to work with local people and groups to create a sustainable, active and open space that supports the wellbeing of all. If you have an idea or a community project you would like to develop at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre, we’d love to hear from you. Email: natureandwellbeing@bsettlement.org.uk Call: 0121 250 0771
