Walsall Arboretum
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This is a lovely place to walk round and the area is very well kept. The cafe is a little expensive though
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Victorian park and extensions. Loads of variety, short walks, long walks; something for every one. Lakes with ducks and swans to entertain the children, and extensive children play-area. Cafe for coffee and snacks, toilet facilities, beautiful gardens, fresh air and relaxation. Quiet areas, if required. Access from all areas, with car parking nearby.
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Huge Park in Walsall great for walking, taking the children to the play area. Also from time to time they have a fun fair.
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great boating lake with swan boats VERY DEEP WATER but safe also very good paved walks large kids play area with water springs cafes /toilets picnic areas and park keepers.
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Kids love to visit. See the ducks and run about. Beautiful well kept area. Park and water park are great for kids. Make sure take suncream if hot as kids get carried away. Food and icecream available with on sote toilets
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Well kept and good for walking . Coffee shop was clean and tidy. Plenty of car parking in extension and space for dogs to run.
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Lots of towns should be extremely jealous of this wonderful area in Walsall. Fantastic Victorian park covering many many acres with wonderful lakes, trees and flowers. Up until recently it used to host the illuminations which would attract thousands to come and visit over the period it was on.
It still hosts circuses, fairs and specific events and is a great place to take the family
It still hosts circuses, fairs and specific events and is a great place to take the family
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Lovely park with good walking paths and children's play park. Nice green spaces and water park during summer months.
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Really enjoyed the walk we took lovely big lake with wildlife and peddle boats in the warmer weather , lots to do for the family highly recommend for a lovely cheap day out
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Lovely park plenty for children to do of all ages would definitely return later in the summer.Plenty of space for picnics and for the children to play and there is a splash park which is used in the summer for the kids to enjoy.The park is kept clean and tidy which is also very good.The hire of the peddelos is lovely for families
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Kidd love it here, great big park,.plenty of space, lots of picnic area to.eat dinner, great duck.pond. only negatives I have are the con of making you.buy duck food, £1.50 from the new cafe which is a.lot when you have three kids and the toilets in the kids playarea need updating apart from that great!
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Very beautiful and well maintained park. Good for all ages. We went when the fair was on kids loved it..shame for the long wait for the rides
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This is a lovely place to walk your dog as all dogs must be kept on a lead. The park is well maintained and very pretty. There is also a lovely cafe. Lots of entertainment goes on throughout the year. Well worth a visit.
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On the first unseasonal really sunny day of 2017 we enjoyed an excellent Carvery meal and then decided to walk of the effects with an afternoon in Walsall Arboretum.
Having not been there for a number of years we were pleasantly surprised at how clean and peaceful it was, despite there being many couples and families out enjoying the facilities.
We had a very pleasant walk around, enjoying the surroundings, watching the pedalo swans on the lake and the children feeding the ducks (you can buy proper food there, bread is not recommended. Bad for the wildlife and terribly polluting).
There is a café serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. Also a good number of picnic tables and benches if you wish to take your own food and drinks.
All in a very happy afternoon, the pleasure heightened of course by the unseasonally warm weather.
Having not been there for a number of years we were pleasantly surprised at how clean and peaceful it was, despite there being many couples and families out enjoying the facilities.
We had a very pleasant walk around, enjoying the surroundings, watching the pedalo swans on the lake and the children feeding the ducks (you can buy proper food there, bread is not recommended. Bad for the wildlife and terribly polluting).
There is a café serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. Also a good number of picnic tables and benches if you wish to take your own food and drinks.
All in a very happy afternoon, the pleasure heightened of course by the unseasonally warm weather.
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Best place to walk the dogs and let them run free - most dog owners are pretty good at controlling their own. plenty of bins. lovely in the summer- though a little crowded on weekends when the weather is nice. but the new renovations over the last few years - the cafe etc - have made it a really nice place to spend from an hour to a day there.
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Good park, well looked after and the play area for the children is very good.
The major down side for us is it can get very busy when the weather is nice and large groups of youths hang about, but that's the problem with a free open space park in an inner town environment, this can spoil your enjoyment of what should be a pleasant experience. Sadly this seems tobe a common problem with these type of parks in these types of areas.
The major down side for us is it can get very busy when the weather is nice and large groups of youths hang about, but that's the problem with a free open space park in an inner town environment, this can spoil your enjoyment of what should be a pleasant experience. Sadly this seems tobe a common problem with these type of parks in these types of areas.
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Lots of different things to do around a very pretty park. Nice cafe area for drink, football area and a park. The kids enjoyed looking at the ducks
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Since the park had a successful Heritage lottery bid of near 5 million pounds a few years ago most of the work has been completed, mainly in the old Victorian part. There is a brand new visitor centre which includes a cafe, renovated band stand where many free concerts are performed and boathouse. The whole site has been landscaped and looks fantastic.
It really is the jewel in the crown for Walsall and is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. A new car park is in the arboretum extension and during the summer has a train running which makes for easy access. The play area now has a water feature for youngsters and has new play equipment, including a small skate park. My grandchildren live in London but say this is the best park.
It is a lovely place to walk dogs with plenty of litter bins and hundreds of owners use it daily, including me with my Westie, Poppy.
Finally, do a picnic and is a cheap way to entertain the family during summer hols. Nearly forgot, cycling is allowed.
It really is the jewel in the crown for Walsall and is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. A new car park is in the arboretum extension and during the summer has a train running which makes for easy access. The play area now has a water feature for youngsters and has new play equipment, including a small skate park. My grandchildren live in London but say this is the best park.
It is a lovely place to walk dogs with plenty of litter bins and hundreds of owners use it daily, including me with my Westie, Poppy.
Finally, do a picnic and is a cheap way to entertain the family during summer hols. Nearly forgot, cycling is allowed.
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I am a regular visitor to the park and can say that it has always been a gem in the town but has improved greatly since the recent renovation. The main park has lovely walks along woodland areas, along the stream, lake area, along open grassed areas and also more wilder wildlife friendly tracks where the old municipal golf course once belonged.
Lovely planting throughout my only concern is the vast amount of the invasive Himalayan balsam flower along side the stream areas.
A great park with something for everyone.
Lovely planting throughout my only concern is the vast amount of the invasive Himalayan balsam flower along side the stream areas.
A great park with something for everyone.
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Me and my wife went for a walk around the Arboretum on a Sunday afternoon. It was our first visit for awhile and we never know why we don't go more often there is lots to do and see it is easily one of the best local parks you will visit.
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Beautifully kept, large lake (ex Lime pit) and long walks on fully tarmacced paths. A real gem. Short walk from town centre and railway and bus stations. Plenty of buses to/from town centre (National Express WM 8,89,10,7,6, Arriva 3,25) 2 stops
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It had been quite a while since i have been to the arboretum and many improvements have taken place. I went with my two dogs and thought it was peaceful but busy, there was plenty of room for all. I did not try the coffee shop on this occasion. I will be returning very soon, well maintained, keep up the good work!
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Decided to visit the Arboretum for a Sunday afternoon stroll. We have not been here for about 19 years and was nicely surprised by the overall look. It was all very well maintained and ideal for families with prams or disabled people, as most of the paths were flat. It was quite busy but seemed quiet and relaxing.
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Just a great place to walk around
Relaxing great place for the children they would love the water park
The lake is a nice walk around
Relaxing great place for the children they would love the water park
The lake is a nice walk around
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This is still a very enjoyable place to visit..a big "well done" should go to all concerned starting with Walsall Council. Councils get criticised for a lot of things but they have performed well here.
The Caterers took over about a year ago and still operate to a high standard. The park itself is very enjoyable and the Visitor Centre is excellent with great facilities.
A lesson for Sutton Park,not far away.
The Caterers took over about a year ago and still operate to a high standard. The park itself is very enjoyable and the Visitor Centre is excellent with great facilities.
A lesson for Sutton Park,not far away.
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