Walsall Arboretum
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Since the park had a successful Heritage lottery bid of near 5 million pounds a few years ago most of the work has been completed, mainly in the old Victorian part. There is a brand new visitor centre which includes a cafe, renovated band stand where many free concerts are performed and boathouse. The whole site has been landscaped and looks fantastic.
It really is the jewel in the crown for Walsall and is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. A new car park is in the arboretum extension and during the summer has a train running which makes for easy access. The play area now has a water feature for youngsters and has new play equipment, including a small skate park. My grandchildren live in London but say this is the best park.
It is a lovely place to walk dogs with plenty of litter bins and hundreds of owners use it daily, including me with my Westie, Poppy.
Finally, do a picnic and is a cheap way to entertain the family during summer hols. Nearly forgot, cycling is allowed.
It really is the jewel in the crown for Walsall and is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. A new car park is in the arboretum extension and during the summer has a train running which makes for easy access. The play area now has a water feature for youngsters and has new play equipment, including a small skate park. My grandchildren live in London but say this is the best park.
It is a lovely place to walk dogs with plenty of litter bins and hundreds of owners use it daily, including me with my Westie, Poppy.
Finally, do a picnic and is a cheap way to entertain the family during summer hols. Nearly forgot, cycling is allowed.
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I am a regular visitor to the park and can say that it has always been a gem in the town but has improved greatly since the recent renovation. The main park has lovely walks along woodland areas, along the stream, lake area, along open grassed areas and also more wilder wildlife friendly tracks where the old municipal golf course once belonged.
Lovely planting throughout my only concern is the vast amount of the invasive Himalayan balsam flower along side the stream areas.
A great park with something for everyone.
Lovely planting throughout my only concern is the vast amount of the invasive Himalayan balsam flower along side the stream areas.
A great park with something for everyone.
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Me and my wife went for a walk around the Arboretum on a Sunday afternoon. It was our first visit for awhile and we never know why we don't go more often there is lots to do and see it is easily one of the best local parks you will visit.
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Nice place to go for an afternoon walk 👞
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Beautifully kept, large lake (ex Lime pit) and long walks on fully tarmacced paths. A real gem. Short walk from town centre and railway and bus stations. Plenty of buses to/from town centre (National Express WM 8,89,10,7,6, Arriva 3,25) 2 stops
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It had been quite a while since i have been to the arboretum and many improvements have taken place. I went with my two dogs and thought it was peaceful but busy, there was plenty of room for all. I did not try the coffee shop on this occasion. I will be returning very soon, well maintained, keep up the good work!
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Decided to visit the Arboretum for a Sunday afternoon stroll. We have not been here for about 19 years and was nicely surprised by the overall look. It was all very well maintained and ideal for families with prams or disabled people, as most of the paths were flat. It was quite busy but seemed quiet and relaxing.
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Very beautiful place at summer 😉 well in all seasons nice, but mostly in summer. My kids love this place...
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Just a great place to walk around
Relaxing great place for the children they would love the water park
The lake is a nice walk around
Relaxing great place for the children they would love the water park
The lake is a nice walk around
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Great place to entertain my children
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This is still a very enjoyable place to visit..a big "well done" should go to all concerned starting with Walsall Council. Councils get criticised for a lot of things but they have performed well here.
The Caterers took over about a year ago and still operate to a high standard. The park itself is very enjoyable and the Visitor Centre is excellent with great facilities.
A lesson for Sutton Park,not far away.
The Caterers took over about a year ago and still operate to a high standard. The park itself is very enjoyable and the Visitor Centre is excellent with great facilities.
A lesson for Sutton Park,not far away.
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Beautiful park good cafe great play area for kids especially water fountains 'splash pad' in the summer
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One of my favourite places in Walsall, it's a beautiful place.
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This is a great place for a walk on your own or as,a family.What ever the weather just get out ans about .Very busy but safe ,events,are well organised and family fun
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Walk, run, cycle, small BMX track kids playground, supervised water fountains (in summer), lake, wildlife, cafe the list goes on. Acres of wonderful parkland just outside Walsall town centre...a must to visit.
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An amazing jewel in the Black Country clean, well maintained and landscaped park
Well worth a stroll round for an hour or two
Well worth a stroll round for an hour or two
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Had a lovely stroll around the Arberitum. Lovely place to sit & relax,watching all the wildlife around you!
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I use this park most weekends to walk the dogs, it's well worth a visit has great facilities such as a boating lake, well equipped play area, tennis courts, bandstand, cafe and visitor centre.
There is also an outdoor gym, football pitch, skate park and walkes.
Free car parking is limited but available.
It is well worth a visit and a great asset to Walsall
There is also an outdoor gym, football pitch, skate park and walkes.
Free car parking is limited but available.
It is well worth a visit and a great asset to Walsall
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Beautifully maintain and very accessible
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Nice big place for families
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Very well laid out gardens beautifully maintained.
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Nice park. A lot bigger than it seems
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Lovely park
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A beautiful setting in the middle of urban Walsall. Lovely place for a tranquil walk and to escape the rat race.
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Went here with a friend to have a wander round. The only downside on the day was that the restaurant was really slow serving food as there was only one person serving and the kitchen seemed to be very short staffed as well, so we waited about 45 minutes for a bowl of soup! But the arboretum itself is a beautiful and tranquil spot in the middle of a very busy area! I knew of its existence but had never been and went round with a friend on my mobility scooter-access is very good! I would recommend it as a place for a short walk when you need a bit of green space in a busy schedule: the water area has lots of ducks and geese so was fun to watch, and the general feeling is one of peace, even though it is by the very busy ring road and near to traffic. You hear the traffic noise, so it is not entirely quiet, but this is muffled by the many trees and hedges, and it is well worth a visit!
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