Local Reviews
In November 2025, Katharine B said about Walsall Leather Museum
An unexpected delight, this museum is a treasure trove of interesting items, pictures, materials, tools and products. Its history is important not just to Walsall but to visitors from across the globe who will view displays that will resonate with people of any age and many nationalities.
Whilst the friendly and helpful staff are a real asset, the fact that the building itself was used for many years for leather manufacture in variety is key to the experience. Visitors can imagine the noises, smells and sounds that filled the building in which they are standing. Their imaginations are supported by the layout, rooms and atmosphere of the place itself.
Whilst the friendly and helpful staff are a real asset, the fact that the building itself was used for many years for leather manufacture in variety is key to the experience. Visitors can imagine the noises, smells and sounds that filled the building in which they are standing. Their imaginations are supported by the layout, rooms and atmosphere of the place itself.
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In December 2025, victoria said about Walsall Leather Museum
What a wonderful museum with helpful volunteers. The history of leather making included leather workers explaining their skills and the interactive displays were very informative. A hidden gem !
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In December 2025, Lucy P said about Walsall Leather Museum
Absolute gem of a museum. Had a thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating visit today. Free to enter. Great central location. Staff were so helpful and welcoming and knowledgeable. Had a brilliant day out. Would highly recommend. So glad we went.
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In January 2026, Debz R said about Walsall Leather Museum
Save this museum! Please visit before its gone for good. Step back to the essence of Walsall's heritage. Well worth a visit. Staff are lovely, friendly and knowledgeable.
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In January 2026, Zara K said about Walsall Leather Museum
This place is so underrated. People expect it to be boring because it’s in Walsall and it’s about leather. To be completely honest, I went out with the expectations of it being bad — but it was actually so fun! The staff are so friendly and there are so many activities to do! People should visit a lot more often. It’s beautiful to see history of a place like Walsall — you never hear much about it, so being able to see it , especially because it’s somewhere I live, was so amazing! Unfortunately, I heard the council is threatening to close this place down — which will be such a shame as it is such a beautiful experience. I hope a lot more people are influenced to visit after reading this, we should support our local history!!!
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In May 2026, Linda said about Walsall Leather Museum
Been several times and could not miss the last day open to the public ( for now). Our battle to save Walsall Leather Museum will continue. Its a wonderful, interesting experience outlining the breadth and depth of the Leather industry in Walsall in an atmospheric setting. You can feel the ghosts of workers and their families and actually see and hold the tools they held as well as making your own mementos. Thank you for all you do. Knowledgeable, friendly, informative. A wonderful few hours for all the family.
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In October 2024, caroline h said about Walsall Arboretum
Visited for a walk with the dogs and spent a lovely couple of hours in the autumn sunshine. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly except for the cafe. Service was slow and two coffees and two pain au chocolat set me back an eye-watering £12.50 for indifferent coffee and undercooked pastry. The counter layout could be improved, too: the order and payment is taken first before the queue passes the cakes and biscuits (if there is a queue it is not always possible to see the selection of biscuits on offer) and finally the hot drinks. For some reason the card reader is in the corner next to the two display stands of biscuits with a gap between the shelves to allow the server access to the cake stands: every time a customer pays by card (and most people do these days) the server had to move one of the display stands to allow access to the cardreader and then move the stand back again in case she needed to serve a customer with a slice of cake. And thus the queue gets longer and longer . . .
For those of us sitting outside - dogs are not allowed in the cafe - trays would have been useful.
We will visit again, but next time we'll bring a picnic.
Four stars because the arboretum is beautiful and well maintained: I'd have given five stars if the cafe had been better.
For those of us sitting outside - dogs are not allowed in the cafe - trays would have been useful.
We will visit again, but next time we'll bring a picnic.
Four stars because the arboretum is beautiful and well maintained: I'd have given five stars if the cafe had been better.
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In December 2024, SIMPOP said about Walsall Arboretum
The cafe is fine, nice food and drinks but....dogs not allowed inside although there is plenty of room and has an area that could be just for people with dogs. Not much fun sitting outside when it's cold and wet. Give it some thought PLEASE.
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In March 2025, Quest34616946305 said about Walsall Arboretum
Had a nice time visiting here, plenty to see and do. Nice views, very relaxing and you can stop off at the visitor centre cafe. Will visit again!
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In April 2025, Explore26416832762 said about Walsall Arboretum
First ever visit. Disappointed. Dogs request to be on lead around the lake / cafe area. Well the ducks were kept very busy being chased ! The rockery by the cafe had clear signs requesting no climbing. Pity a parent was unable to read & his son had no respect ! Cup of chocolate advertised outside the cafe was priced at £3.70. There was a note saying see prices inside for updates. We were actually charged £4.10. ! We sat on a wooden bench outside the cafe only to find dog excrement ! Read reviews before visiting & looked forward to a 45 minute drive in a supposedly pleasant part of Walsall. We won't be visiting again.
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