Exploring the Industrial Town of Walsall in the Metropolitan County of West Midlands
Approximately eight miles north-west the city of Birmingham and six miles east of the city of Wolverhampton, in the County of West Midlands lies the town of Walsall. It was historically a part of Staffordshire, and now it is a component are of the West Midlands conurbation and part of the Black Country. Serving as the administrative centre of the borough of Walsall, this town is home to the Bar Beacon and offers a variety of breathtaking scenery and beautiful landscapes. A laid-back destination that presents a relaxing countryside vibe that makes it a great and perfect destination for relaxing trips and romantic getaways.
Its town centre is a popular shopping destination in the Black Country. Home to two large supermarkets namely Asda and Tesco, this town is home to a good variety of independent shops and various shopping facilities. With Park Street being the town’s primary shopping area, this street is packed with well-known retailers such as USC, Marks & Spencer, Primark, Deichmann and New Look. The also houses two shopping malls, the Saddlers Shopping Centre and Aldridge Shopping Centre, making it a shopper’s paradise that offers an excellent retail therapy.
This town is also a food haven the presents plenty of options when it comes to eating out. Offering an incredible range of restaurants, pubs, cafes, fast food chains and various eateries, this town is a foodie destination that will give you a taste of the world. From various international cuisines, finely brewed beers all the way to street foods and cheap eats, this town is a destination that will provide you plenty of options to choose from.
Things to See and Do in Walsall
The Leather Museum is one of the best attraction that this town has to offer. As a museum housed in a restored Victorian factory building that highlights a collection that showcases the town’s leatherworking trade, it is a great place to check out in this town. Walsall Arboretum is another interesting place to visit, showing the diverse wildlife the town has to offer it is a great place to visit. Of course, a trip to this town won’t be completed with paying its Museum a visit. As a facility that will you the rich history and heritage of the town as well as its people, it is a “must see” attraction in town.