Walsall Arboretum
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Visited here with my 2 children, I have been here quite a few times now, red hot day, absolutely packed out, find a spot by the splash pad, but just a bit difficult to keep your eye on both children at the same time, but all the same a great free day out if you ever got the weather!
Toilets aren't great, but I think they have always been the same way, there is now a cafe and Swan pedalos but haven't used either as I think the pedalos are quite expensive for the time you have, and I've heard the cafe is as well, but still I have always liked the arboretum and I'm sure I'll go back there many tines over the coming years.
Toilets aren't great, but I think they have always been the same way, there is now a cafe and Swan pedalos but haven't used either as I think the pedalos are quite expensive for the time you have, and I've heard the cafe is as well, but still I have always liked the arboretum and I'm sure I'll go back there many tines over the coming years.
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I didn't realize how nice a park the arboretum is. I started park runs earlier in the year, and have discovered how well kept it is, what a range of plants there are, and the layout is very accessible for all. The visitor centre is very informative, it has a nice cafe, clean toilets etc.
I'm very pleased it is my local park run so will spend many more Saturday mornings there, but I do visit other park runs when I'm away from home, all I can say is Walsall Arboretum is one of the best.
I'm very pleased it is my local park run so will spend many more Saturday mornings there, but I do visit other park runs when I'm away from home, all I can say is Walsall Arboretum is one of the best.
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Our first visit to this attraction .
We found parking relatively easy but our advice turn up early else we believe this could be an issue unless on foot or coming via bus.
The children's play area was well laid out with clear view of the whole area making it easy to keep an eye on your child while playing . Lots of benches so you can sit and relax .
A superb high pressure splash park which is available throughout the school hols and was happily being used during our visit.
Parkland was well maintained and very picturesque.
The lake area was the only place which needed attention with floating rubbish around the edges including unfortunately a dead duck not very nice to see .
Apart from this issue we would recommend a visit and take a picnic .
We found parking relatively easy but our advice turn up early else we believe this could be an issue unless on foot or coming via bus.
The children's play area was well laid out with clear view of the whole area making it easy to keep an eye on your child while playing . Lots of benches so you can sit and relax .
A superb high pressure splash park which is available throughout the school hols and was happily being used during our visit.
Parkland was well maintained and very picturesque.
The lake area was the only place which needed attention with floating rubbish around the edges including unfortunately a dead duck not very nice to see .
Apart from this issue we would recommend a visit and take a picnic .
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Nice to walk around, area nice for children or adults. Parking just ok gets a bit busy as it is free
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The only jewel left in Walsall's somewhat jaded crown
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Great place to take the kiddies in the warm weather. The mini splash Park is great, lots of places to have a picnic and lovely playing area. A lovely day out and free parking was a bonus.
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Really good for kids
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The best
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A decent park that feels great as a green oasis in a concrete jungle
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Walsall arboretum is a big expanse of parkland which has something for everyone. The children have a good play area with water play too. There is a big lake for fishermen or bird watchers . Dog walkers frequent the park as there are lots of fields at the back for dogs to run free. There is a lovely new visitors centre. The bandstand often has local groups playing. There are often events in the park set up by local businesses, dog shows etc. There are travelling fairs and circuses who also frequently visit. It's just a very pleasant place to be
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great morning walk with the dog and the grandchildren with wellies on half way round stopped for a hot chocolate and a biscuit
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Nice place to take my kids with their skateboards beutyfull and they have a small water minipark.. and a skate rambs.
The only reason i put 4 stars is that the lake is very very dirty and the cafeteria that they have is not profesional .
The only reason i put 4 stars is that the lake is very very dirty and the cafeteria that they have is not profesional .
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this is a real nice place to for a walk with your girlfriend /boyfriend this is what i did with my girlfriend who is now my fience there is lots of places to sit & have aa cuddle or just sit & watch the world go by there is the new vistor centre where they have a cafe & also have a craft club there on a wednesday afternoon if it rains you can always use the vistors centre cause feed the ducks or play poh sticks over the bridge
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I'd you are going good into Walsall town the arboretum is a must see, there is a boating lake and there are also boats for you to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, there is a very nice cafe there too, the staff are very helpful too, you can also enjoy a pleasant walk around the back of the arboretum where it's has nature intended it to be, I was lucky to see a woodpecker and they do make a noise, there are cheeky squirrels too
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Weather was a bit 'iffy' but the arboretum park at Walsall is just perfect, even better now that the refurbishment is finished. The swan pedalos on the lake is just finishing touch - wonderful, wonderful.
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Lovely park which has had some much needed money spent on it.
There is a cafe with a nice eating area and a water park for when the weather is hot. Lovely area! Xxx
There is a cafe with a nice eating area and a water park for when the weather is hot. Lovely area! Xxx
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Super park for all the family with plenty to see. Very good new visitor centre serving lovely food. Wildlife plentiful around the lake. Great for the dogs too with plenty of room for them go have a run.
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Lovely Arbor for a town centre, well kept and extending to play areas, playing fields and a developing country park
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This is one of my most favourite places to walk especially in the summer but still nice in all seasons. It has a large lake with a band stand at the side that has shows there. There is a visitors centre where you can go for coffee and also a large play area for children. Defiantly something for everyone.
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been going here since a child and always enjoy walks round the pools seeing the wild life having an ice cream and strolling with mr
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Take friends here all the time, stunning park, lovely trees and borders abd the Visitors cafe is delightful. Worth a visit any day or season
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What a beautiful park. Brilliant for walking the dog. Had not been for years and was pleasantly surprised. Will use this beautiful park more often!
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Three generations across eighty years went for a stroll around the arboretum have a cuppa and buy some duck food (to feed the ducks obviously!).
Some lovely kept gardens. Some nice installations. Although during the week the pedalos / boats weren't accessible this didn't distract from this visit.
Have used the excellent and reasonably priced tennis courts here too. The visitors centre and café was good. Although on the points for improvement the organisation in here could have been better as service was a little slow and a request from a customer in front of me in the queue was met with much confusion. The baby change facility in the visitors centre was easily accessed and was spotless.
But this place is a jewel and a fantastic advert for the town. Would be great to visit for a bandstand concert.
Some lovely kept gardens. Some nice installations. Although during the week the pedalos / boats weren't accessible this didn't distract from this visit.
Have used the excellent and reasonably priced tennis courts here too. The visitors centre and café was good. Although on the points for improvement the organisation in here could have been better as service was a little slow and a request from a customer in front of me in the queue was met with much confusion. The baby change facility in the visitors centre was easily accessed and was spotless.
But this place is a jewel and a fantastic advert for the town. Would be great to visit for a bandstand concert.
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Just down the road from means I'd never been before....
Firstly the park is well kept with walkways suitable for those of us that don't really enjoy walking.
The visitor centre was friendly and serves coffees, snacks etc even on a Sunday.
Excellent variety of plants to see - as you'd expect from an arboretum.
I must say though hat I have never seen swan pedalo's gleaming white in the summer sun. I found myself staring at them.
I'd just got used to the novelty when there was a VW beetle pedalo.
Very surreal...
Firstly the park is well kept with walkways suitable for those of us that don't really enjoy walking.
The visitor centre was friendly and serves coffees, snacks etc even on a Sunday.
Excellent variety of plants to see - as you'd expect from an arboretum.
I must say though hat I have never seen swan pedalo's gleaming white in the summer sun. I found myself staring at them.
I'd just got used to the novelty when there was a VW beetle pedalo.
Very surreal...
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Very local to us. With plenty to do for kids it's always going to be a nice easy day out with family. A walk around the lake and the kids getting to explore the park and play on the swings etc. You can't really go wrong...
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