Walsall Arboretum
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A fantastic place to escape in what can be a very dreary town..beautiful gardens and great wildlife...the not so visited back end of the arbourtum (which is the old golf course) is excellent for dog walking and leads to the canal and has a lovely variety of birds for the keen bird watches..Buzzards and heron often frequent this section of the arbourtum...
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love the beautiful lake with all the swans and birds I remember one time I went on a boat with my family and I was a child
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Beautiful very large park. Learnt to ride my first bike here when I was a child. Just wish they would bring back the arbo lights!
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If it had a cafe it would be getting 5 stars, this is a great space with play areas, skate/bmx park great wildife and a beutiful lake all in the heart of the city. Phase 4 of building works were taking place during my visit (2014 spring) I just hope it will have a cafe. It also has a water splash play area that looks like fun but not open on our visit. Definitely returning.
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We were taken to the aboretum - lake, walks and stunning trees all free. The area is very large and we only covered maybe a third of it. Go there!
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Went here in the sumer and realy enjoyed it fed the ducks and had a great walk with the girlfriend. It's also nice to see its a clean place and no dog mess either. It was good when illuminations were on but sadly they no longer have them but still a nice place to spend a couple of hours. I would go again.7/10
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We was planning on going out one day but couldn't make our minds up so I decided to look on TRIP ADVISOR"..... If it wasn't for that I don't think we would've had a brilliant time so I really thank TRIP ADVISOR and the person who thought of this great n wonderful idea to give the public such as me to choose n help us with our day out,forget about me having a good time my kids where going crazy n since that day when it comes to the weekend they only think about the ARBORETUM .... Was it a mistake.... NO... Anything that keeps my kids happy and I think other parents will agree with me,can't wait for the summer now cuz I think it's the best time to go n enjoy but there's other things that r going on too rite now for people who love to be out in the cold,wouldn't suggest kids in the winter tho that's just my opinion but my kids wouldn't really care if it was winter or summer!!!
THANK YOU TRIP ADVISOR ;-)
THANK YOU TRIP ADVISOR ;-)
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The arboretum has now been restored to it's former glory . Is now beautifully maintained and an oasis so close to the busy town centre
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Walked around the arboretum on a sunny September afternoon... Was beautiful, children feeding swans, people strolling about. The people of Walsall are fortunate to have a first rate park, it's not often you can go any where for free... There's also a bowls area, and a great children's play ground, and a skate park.... As well as lots of benches you can sit on and ponder.... Despite there being plenty of rubbish bins I saw a number of people just dropping rubbish which was annoying...
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It`s a nice park but there is quite a lot of building work still going on at the moment which detracts from the overall feel. The birdlife is great. We had problems parking- there are only a few parking spaces on the ring road, so we had to park in narrow residential side street, in front of someone`s house. I look forward to returning when all the work has been completed.
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The Arboretum is a large haven of greenery in the centre of Walsall and a joy to encounter. It's a kids delight with lake, ducks an swans. Long walks, a cafe for tea, coffee and snacks:and as the name suggests a host of different trees. Here you can relax and enjoy as you stroll leisurely around.
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Nice summer day and my friends 4 year old son learnt his 1st curse word, can't be repeated on here but contained a C and B now I know they can't control the people/kids there, but on the other side still a great place for kids and everyone to go, something for all could do with some more refreshments places and seating but not 3 bad. Also a short golf course again would be brill (hint, hint)
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Walsall Arboretum is probably the best thing about Walsall. Following recent lottery funding there are huge improvements to the paths, play areas etc. Kids love the splashpool, and there are some nice walks at the top end through the woods and upto the canal. Generally well maintained. Looking forward to being able to stop off for a decent coffee and cake once the visitors centre is completed.... (although I fear it will be hotdogs, fries and burgers)
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We love the Aboretum with so much to do. The splash park kept my boys entertained throughout the summer and they have a lovely park and skate park or you can just go for a walk and feed the ducks. Nice free day out!
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theres an amazing park which i really enjoyed really big and has loads of things to do especially for kids. it has a waterfall play area which looks so cool.
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Its basically a big park. That said its nice to enjoy a walk around the varying area. The town end has a couple of lakes with duck and some fishing available. Further in you can find some nice areas with water for kids, further in its open green areas, places to play ball and picnic if you want to. It is easy to walk around and would be ok for wheelchairs and prams. Its nice to be amongst trees and all things green so close to town. The shame is it has not got much colour
Worth a walk though
Worth a walk though
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A scenic park with a large network of flat pathways for cycling and walking. Great park for the kids with water play area. An inexpensive and fun day out. Take a picnic and enjoy the sun. Not much fun if it rains.
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I regularly come here , it's a lovely park for dog walking , staff work very hard to keep it clean and litter free , there are plenty of bins scattered about to dispose of your rubbish .
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Went today not for the first time and enjoyed as always. Bring towels, change of clothes and swimsuits for little ones to have a splash. Climbing equipment and play areas are clean and well maintained. Always watched by badged and qualified staff. It really can be a full day out. Forgot a picnic? Morrisons is just over the road at the island to stock up although food is sold on site too. Quick before we run out of summer!
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Lovely area for kids, the lido (splash area) is also great! It's a very clean area and watched by attendants. A good day out that may cost you the price of an ice cream!
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Great day out with the kids when the weather is good, great park, water play great for walking, football skateboards
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it is a very relaxing place with plenty to enjoy, just a shame there is so much building work going on but I look forward to returning for the illuminations!
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We were taken for a walk here by friends and were really impressed. A stream wanders through the wilder part, There is ample space for football or picnics and a really well equipped children's playground. The walk round the 'lakes' formed by limestone quarrying is interesting because of the bird life. The bandstand, newly repainted, is a gem and concerts are put on there. The only thing missing for me was some information about the trees in the substantial aboretum. But if you are there at the right time there is a one hour guided walk.
The people of Walsall have a real asset here. Well done to the council!
The people of Walsall have a real asset here. Well done to the council!
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Visited with my young daughter to play in the water park. They have really done a great job, lots of play areas for kids of all ages and the water area is a lot of fun. There are swings, slides, climbing frames,a zip wire, ice cream seller which is nice in the hot weather. There is a small room that can be hired for parties along with the water park. There is also a man who acts as a first aider / security who watches over the area which is nice for piece of mind. Take a walk through the park also some nice picnic areas. Only down side is the toilets which are horrid.
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Lots of things to do, sports facilities, kids play area, boating lake, lovely walks, lots of trees of course and the annual illuminations are second to none.
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