Tracing its history back to around 1160 Walsall was created as a Royal Manor. There are claims however that Walsall can actually trace its history back to 1004 – but these claims have yet to be proven. In essence a medieval town, the highest point being Church Hill, where a church has stood since around 1200 and today there is still evidence in the present church of a crypt dating back to the 13th century. Walsall gained its status as a market town and together with the local agricultural economy it became an important market town and today the market, dating back to 1220, is still a popular attraction. The borough though had good supplies of raw materials, coal, limestone and ironstone, and it was only a matter of time before the local residents exploited these raw materials making stirrups, buckles and spurs. The coming of the Industrial Revolution saw these small industries grow to be quite huge commercial operations, rail and canal networks meant that locally produced goods could now be traded throughout the country and this level of activity saw local wealth increase. This legacy can still be seen today, the Arboretum Park was opened in the late 19th century and the lakes within it were created by flooding the old mining works, the park today contains parkland, woodland, gardens and lakes with many activities being available. For the casual visitor to Walsall the evidence of its industrious past is there to be seen, a trip to the Leather Museum or the Walsall Museum providing an insight into this fascinating place.
Attraction
Chasewater Railway
Jerome K Jerome Birthplace Museum
Walsall Arboretum
Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Museum
Budget
Premier Inn Walsall (M6, J10) *book online*
Care Home
Delves Court Care Home
Lake View
Pelsall Hall
Water Edge
Casino
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Jackie Conway School of Dance
Club
Council
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Dentist
Anchor Road Dental Practice
Ashleigh Dental Practice
Birchwood Dental Practice
Doctor
Brace Street Surgery
Broadway Medical Centre
St. Peter's Surgery
Sycamore House Medical Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Ashmore Associates
Carr Paul & Co
Connell Estate Agents
Edwards Moore Estate Agents
Fraser Wood
Henderson Hynes
MG Homes & Financial
The Jayman Partnership
Verma Estates
Walker Phillips
Golf Club
Bloxwich Golf Club
Calderfields Golf Centre
Walsall
Health and Fitness Club
Fairlawns Hotel & SpaReviva Health Clubs for Women
Market
Bescot Stadium Sunday Market
Bloxwich Market
Walsall Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Alma Inn
Barley Mow
Cedar Tree
Dog & Partridge Inn
Dog Inn
Farmers Boy
Green Dragon Inn
King Arthur
Lazy Hill
New Inn
Orange Tree
Queens Head
Romping Cat
Saddlers Arms
Tiger Inn
Whitehorse
Restaurant
Blue Mango
Fairlawns Hotel & Spa
Italian Healthy Kitchen
Rikaza
Silver Sea
Vine (The)
School
Hydesville Tower School
Mayfield Prep School
Solicitor
Burns-Beech & Co
Gillespies Solicitors
Lane & Co
Owen Nash & Co
Williams & Cole
Taxi
A B C Taxis
A1 Express Taxis
Tomkins Taxis
United Cars of Walsall
Z Cars
Vet
Sports Clubs
Bloxwich CC (Cricket)
Oak Park Leisure Centre Judo Club (Martial Arts)
TAGB Tae Kwon Do (Martial Arts)
University of Wolverhampton Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Walsall CC (Cricket)
Walsall Football Club (Football)
Walsall Ladies Hockey Club (Women's Hockey)
Walsall RFC (Rugby Union)
Walsall Tae Kwon Do Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Debenhams
The Noor Centre
St Marys Bookshop
Owen Wesley
Flower Shop
Arcade Florist
Boots
Early Learning Centre
Hamleys
Wyevale Garden Centre
The Flower & Garden Centre
Pacific Nurseries
Valley Nurseries
Bruce's Pet Stores
Pets At Home Ltd
Brutons Chemist Ltd
Davis & Samuels Ltd
Buxton & Bonnett
Gino Cartio
J D Sports
Duncan Mitchell Frames
Luvane Fine Art
Leighswood Fine Art
Black Country Organics
H Samuel
Wallis
Peacocks
Lloyds Pharmacy
Clarks
Specsavers
T K Maxx
Republic
Hallmark Cards
J J B Sports
River Island
Outfit
Topshop
BHS
Darren Symes Butchers
Antiques
Royal Antiques
Penny Antiques
L P Antiques (Midlands) Ltd
Dowlers Antiques
Doghouse Antiques
Places to Stay near Walsall
Lyndon House Hotel (0.32 miles)
Beverley Hotel (0.58 miles)
f you have become disillusioned with large hotel groups and want a more personal approach when staying away from home then we can help. Check in and enjoy a warm ... More
Village Hotel & Leisure Club (1.23 miles)
Ideal family hotel with 25-metre swimming pool and extensive leisure facilities. Just 2 minutes from M6 junction 10, making it an ideal location to explore the Midlands. This newly-built hotel offers ... More
Travelodge Birmingham Walsall (1.28 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Walsall (M6, J10) (1.82 miles)
Premier Inn Birmingham Great Barr (2.74 miles)
Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 Jct7 (2.93 miles)
The Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 J7 hotel is set in seven acres of landscaped gardens, just a short drive from junction 7 of the M6 motorway. A warm welcome awaits as you arrive in The ... More | visit website
Menzies Barons Court (3.22 miles)
This modern 3 star hotel with indoor leisure facilities is conveniently situated just north of Birmingham. Located close to Britain's motorway network, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure. The ... More
Fairlawns Hotel & Spa (3.72 miles)
If you have become tired of large impersonal hotels than you will appreciate the warm welcome you receive and the friendly faces you will encounter as you make use of the ... More | visit website
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