Walsall Arboretum
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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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This is a great place for a walk on your own or as,a family.What ever the weather just get out ans about .Very busy but safe ,events,are well organised and family fun
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Had a lovely stroll around the Arberitum. Lovely place to sit & relax,watching all the wildlife around you!
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I use this park most weekends to walk the dogs, it's well worth a visit has great facilities such as a boating lake, well equipped play area, tennis courts, bandstand, cafe and visitor centre.
There is also an outdoor gym, football pitch, skate park and walkes.
Free car parking is limited but available.
It is well worth a visit and a great asset to Walsall
There is also an outdoor gym, football pitch, skate park and walkes.
Free car parking is limited but available.
It is well worth a visit and a great asset to Walsall
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Walk, run, cycle, small BMX track kids playground, supervised water fountains (in summer), lake, wildlife, cafe the list goes on. Acres of wonderful parkland just outside Walsall town centre...a must to visit.
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An amazing jewel in the Black Country clean, well maintained and landscaped park
Well worth a stroll round for an hour or two
Well worth a stroll round for an hour or two
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Went here with a friend to have a wander round. The only downside on the day was that the restaurant was really slow serving food as there was only one person serving and the kitchen seemed to be very short staffed as well, so we waited about 45 minutes for a bowl of soup! But the arboretum itself is a beautiful and tranquil spot in the middle of a very busy area! I knew of its existence but had never been and went round with a friend on my mobility scooter-access is very good! I would recommend it as a place for a short walk when you need a bit of green space in a busy schedule: the water area has lots of ducks and geese so was fun to watch, and the general feeling is one of peace, even though it is by the very busy ring road and near to traffic. You hear the traffic noise, so it is not entirely quiet, but this is muffled by the many trees and hedges, and it is well worth a visit!
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As there was no admission fees to be paid, as well as no parking fee although I feel that on a busy day, finding a parking space would be tricky, the arboretum is a great way to spend some time outdoors whether for walking or cycling without breaking the bank. Some paths can be a bit muddy on rainy days but most of the foot paths are well paved. There are some local clubs devoted to walking, cycling, and juggling based here so if you fancy joining one, look them up on some local adverts posted online or at the Central Library (I don't know however, if those clubs charge some membership fees so better enquire). There are large man made ponds with wild fowl although the groundskeeping staff advise that the wildfowl be fed with seeds (available for sale at the Information Centre) instead of bread scraps.
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a lovely spot withing walsall, lots of green areas, nice walks, and really there is something for everyone.
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