Walsall Leather Museum
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This museum tells the story of the leather trade in Walsall, with good information boards and displays of leather items, particularly saddlery.. Opportunity to produce a leather fob for a key ring, and an entertaining former worker telling stories of his experiences. And it's free!
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It was an amazing visit finding out how leather put Walsall on the map world wide. And still does to this day. The boards were very interesting to read and to keep the children happy they can do a quiz for a prize at the end. There were two activities taking place when we went firstly make you own badge and also design your own keyring. It's not the biggest site but it's ample for a few hours. There was a tea room inside but we didn't use it. Carpark is near and is only £1.50 for two hours. We were there for 2 hours.
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Walsall Leather Museum is a wonderful, interesting place. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. An optional guided tour is offered. Coffee and snacks are available. Entry is free, it is well worth a visit.
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It's ok
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Put on some great activities for kids although would like to have some aimed at younger children my 2 year old ends up left out
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Great little place. Staff very friendly and knowledgable. The key ring making is lovely
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Brilliant oldie worldwide stuff I found it very interesting
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Lovely collection of artefacts and very helpful and friendly staff
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Interesting and informative place no tickets required for visiting. Doesn’t look much popular with visitors however nice friendly staff.
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Not as clean as it used to be
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We visited this delightful little museum today. Good exhibits, very informative.
The volunteers are amazing, we could have spent the whole day listening to Wendy in the workshop she very knowledgeable. Claire behind the shop counter was extremely helpful.
Thank you for making our visit so much fun and very memorable.
The volunteers are amazing, we could have spent the whole day listening to Wendy in the workshop she very knowledgeable. Claire behind the shop counter was extremely helpful.
Thank you for making our visit so much fun and very memorable.
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A very interesting place to visit as it takes you back to the 1960's era. Very interacted too as you get to make a key-ring with a choice of your own design. The staff are very informative and friendly.
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Very interesting and good for the young to see local history of the town they're from.
Were able to try minor procedures and make a few items for themselves.
Were able to try minor procedures and make a few items for themselves.
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A little GEM in the heart of Walsall .
I was taken back to the days of leather production , which was a key product for the area.
The staff were engaging and explained the history and the significance of the leather industry.
I liked the hands on nature of the museum as well as the exhibits.
I was taken back to the days of leather production , which was a key product for the area.
The staff were engaging and explained the history and the significance of the leather industry.
I liked the hands on nature of the museum as well as the exhibits.
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Visited on a whim as we're staying across the road. Well worth a visit and the staff were great with the children.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
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Excellent place for a school visit.
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Museum is free, tour is free, all about the history and practice of making leather and leather goods, typically handbags and horse saddles and associated gear. Best to book as they sometimes have school trips if you dont want to share your tour with 45 of the little darlings. Some machinery to see but none is working. You can make your own leather embossed key fob if you wish. 10 mins walk from station, Walsall college of food next door and highly recommended for lunch.
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I didn't know about Walsall's history of leather until visiting the museum. Some fascinating facts to be discovered and the chance to make a personalised keyring!
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Excellent and informative, will be a shame to see it move, the building is part of the history. The staff were very helpful and friendly and especially the guy who gave the demonstration. Kids with us were thrilled.
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Really interesting to see how things used to be in Walsall with the leather industry at the heart of it all. Wendy was lovely and very knowledgeable.
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very good day hour trip. self funded . free to get in. , daughter enjoyed herself
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it's free and you can also get a free piece of leather
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Excellent parking, interesting place and very friendly staff...well worth a visit. Will certainly return!
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Called in , just to have a look! What a little gem! Very helpful staff, and lots of history. If you go, be sure to pick up the “events and activities” brochure, as it lists many activity lessons, not just leathercraft. This will enable you to book any lessons that take your interest. Really interesting couple of hours....and it’s free....please support this museum. Thank you.
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I can't say anything but it's good place for history lovers and it's entry is free too.
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