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Alternative names: Population: 172.1 thous. (2019)Elevation: 420 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°35'9"N, 1°58'48"W
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Walsall Top Attractions

Walsall Attractions - What to See and Explore

Walsall offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Banks's Stadium, The New Art Gallery Walsall, Walsall Town Hall, St Mary's Church. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • bankss stadium walsall
    Arenas and stadiums • Football • Sport venue

    Banks's Stadium

    Bescot Stadium, also known as the Banks's Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Walsall, England, and the current home ground of Walsall Football Club. It was built in 1989–90, by GMI Construction, with a reported build cost of £4.5m.

  • the new art gallery walsall
    Museum • Art gallery • Literary, art and music tours

    The New Art Gallery Walsall

    The New Art Gallery Walsall is a modern and contemporary art gallery sited in the centre of the West Midlands town of Walsall, England.

  • walsall town hall
    City hall • St. Matthew's

    Walsall Town Hall

    Walsall Town Hall is located at Leicester Street in Walsall, England. The building, which opened in 1903, is used for a variety of functions including wedding receptions and concerts. It was designated a grade II listed building in 1986.

  • st marys church walsall
    Church

    St Mary's Church

    St. Mary's Church is the parish church of Aldridge, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, England. It is operated by the Church of England. Records show that it was built before 1257. Other than the 14th-century tower, all the exterior walls were added or rebuilt between the years 1841–1853. A south vestry was added in 1975.

  • walsall council house
    City hall • St. Matthew's

    Walsall Council House

    Walsall Council House is a municipal building in Lichfield Street in Walsall, West Midlands, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

  • walsall leather museum
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Walsall Leather Museum

    Walsall Leather Museum is located in Walsall, in the West Midlands in England, and was opened in 1988, in a Victorian factory building renovated by Walsall Council.

  • memorial clock walsall
    Memorial • Willenhall South

    Memorial Clock

    The Memorial Clock is a clock tower in the market place of Willenhall, West Midlands, England. It was erected in 1892, in memory of a local doctor.

  • st andrews church walsall
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    St Andrew's Church

    St Andrew's Church is a Free Church of England church in Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands. Three services are held weekly every Sunday at 10am, 11:30am & 6pm.

  • all saints church walsall
    Church • Darlaston North

    All Saints' Church

    All Saints’ Church, Darlaston is a parish church in the Church of England in Darlaston.

  • bentley canal walsall
    Canal • Willenhall South

    Bentley Canal

    The Bentley Canal is an abandoned canal that was part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations. A very short section still exists where it joins the Wyrley and Essington Canal in Wolverhampton.

  • walsall museum
    Museum • Specialty museum

    Walsall Museum

    Walsall Museum was a small, local history museum located in the centre of Walsall in the West Midlands. The holdings of Walsall Museum range from seventeenth-century firemarks to twenty-first century posters.

  • rough wood walsall
    Park • Short Heath

    Rough Wood

    Rough Wood is a small woodland area located within the Short Heath area of Willenhall in England, United Kingdom. It covers two local nature reserves: Rough Wood and Rough Wood Chase.

  • st giles church walsall
    Church • Willenhall South

    St Giles Church

    The Church of St Giles is a parish church in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England. Although the current church building dates to 1867, a church has been located in Willenhall since c. 1313, where a chaplain is mentioned in one of the Paget deeds.

  • caldmore walsall
    Park • St. Matthew's

    Caldmore

    Caldmore is a suburb of Walsall in the West Midland, England. It is a historic village formerly in Staffordshire.

  • goscote walsall
    Park • Blakenall

    Goscote

    Goscote is a residential area of Walsall in the West Midlands of England. The Goscote name dates back several centuries and as recently as the 1920s it was a largely rural area that had survived the recent Industrial Revolution which dramatically altered the face of the region.

  • aston manor road transport museum walsall
    Museum • Specialty museum

    Aston Manor Road Transport Museum

    Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, also known as Aldridge Transport Museum, is an independent transport museum in Aldridge, Walsall, England. Until December 2011 the Museum occupied the former Birmingham Corporation Tramways Witton Tram Depot, in the Aston district of Birmingham, run by a registered charity.

  • walsall canal
    Canal • Pleck

    Walsall Canal

    The Walsall Canal is a narrow canal, seven miles long, forming part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and passing around the western side of Walsall, West Midlands, England.

  • willenhall lock museum walsall
    Museum • Specialty museum

    Willenhall Lock Museum

    The Locksmith's House is a museum in Willenhall, England. The premises, on New Road, consist of a house and backyard workshops, typical of the many family run lock making businesses which once thrived in the town.

  • great barr hall walsall
    52°33'23"N • 1°55'15"W

    Great Barr Hall

    Great Barr Hall is an 18th-century mansion situated at Pheasey, Walsall, on the border with Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. It has associations with the Lunar Society and is a Grade II listed building. It is, however, in a very poor state of repair and is on the Buildings at Risk Register.

Things to See and Do in Walsall by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Walsall.

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Walsall – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Walsall, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham), National Motorcycle Museum (Birmingham), Ironbridge Gorge (Ironbridge).

  • birmingham museum and art gallery7.9 miSE
    Museum, Art museum, History museum

    Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham

    Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) stands as a cultural beacon, attracting art lovers and history enthusiasts alike. This distinguished museum, which opened its doors in 1885, is renowned for its extensive...

  • national motorcycle museum birmingham15 milesSE
    Museum, Specialty museum

    National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham

    The National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is a shrine to the evolution of the motorcycle and a must-visit destination for enthusiasts of two-wheeled transportation. Housing one of the largest collections of British motorcycles in the world, the...

  • ironbridge gorge21 milesW
    , Nature, Natural attraction

    Ironbridge Gorge, Ironbridge

    Nestled in the heart of Shropshire, England lies Ironbridge Gorge, a testament to the Industrial Revolution and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts history enthusiasts and tourists alike. This deep and dramatic ravine was shaped by the River Severn and is...

  • wolverhampton art gallery6.2 miW
    Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

    Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton

    Nestled in the heart of Wolverhampton, the Wolverhampton Art Gallery is a cultural gem that offers an enriching experience to art enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. Established in 1884, this historic building has become a cornerstone of the city's cultural...

  • calke abbey26 milesNE
    Museum, History museum, Garden

    Calke Abbey

    Nestled in the serene landscape of Derbyshire, Calke Abbey is a testament to the passage of time and the stories etched within the walls of English country houses. This grand estate, now a museum, invites visitors to explore a unique piece of British history preserved...

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Best Time To Visit Walsall

Learn when is the best time to travel to Walsall weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June, September and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April, May and July. Most of it rains in January, October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Walsall?

The top attractions to visit in Walsall are:

What is the best time to visit Walsall?

July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June, September and December. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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