Walsall
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Walsall (pronounced wall-sawl) is an industrial town in the West Midlands. It is one of the largest towns in the UK.Understand
The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall includes Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Willenhall
Get in
By car
On the M6, take junctions 7, 9 or 10, depending on the direction of travel.
By bus
Regular buses can be caught from the surrounding areas particularly Birmingham (51,951) and Wolverhampton (529).- National Express (51): Birmingham → Newtown → Perry Barr → Great Barr, Scott Arms → Walsall
- National Express (529): Wolverhampton → Neachells → Willenhall → Bentley → Walsall
By train
Walsall railway stationRegular trains run to Birmingham New Street and to Rugeley Trent Valley via Cannock.
Get around
By bus
St. Paul's Bus StationWalsall's central bus station; well served by buses from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and outlying districts and towns.
See
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phone: +44 1922 654400address: Gallery SquarePermanent home of the Garman-Ryan collection comprising extensive works of Jacob Epstein plus works from Monet, Constable, Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt. Temporary exhibitions change regularly (check website for what's on). Interactive activities are available to keep kids interested. Great building, great art, great price. Cafe.
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address: Littleton Street West WS2 8EWTells the story of the leather trade in Walsall, charting the town's rise from a small market town into an international saddle-making centre. Housed in a Victorian factory building.
Walsall ArboretumVictorian public park located close to Walsall town centre, with a more rugged country park adjacent.
Do
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Watch football (ie soccer) at
phone: +44 1922 651418address: Banks's Stadium, Bescot Crescent WS1 4SA"The Saddlers" were relegated in 2019 so they now play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football.
Eat
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phone: +44 1922 613361address: 127-128 Lichfield St, WS1 1SYWith a name derived from the now defunct illuminations held in the neighbouring park, this eatery is a bespoke gem. The high class menu and comfortable environment make Arbor Lights a perfect venue for meals in Walsall when the plethora of Indian restaurants have given you curry fatigue.
Drink
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phone: +44 1922 613100address: 10 Wolverhampton St, WS2 8LRIndie bar showcasing upcoming bands.
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The Fountain Inn
phone: +44 1922 633307address: 49 Lower Forster St, WS1 1XBThe local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) elected The Fountain" as its 2017 Pub Of The Year.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1922 612511address: 9-10 Upper Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 2HAA self-styled traditional English hostelry, the Lyndon house is situated in the shadow of the ornate St. Matthews church, aside the historic Walsall market.
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Premier Inn Walsall Town Centre
phone: +44 871 527 9374address: Wolverhampton Street, WS2 8LRA fantastic location at the heart of the Walsall Waterfront. A vibrant canalside position offering excellent transport links to the M6.