Walsall Arboretum
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Hadn't been for some years and I was pleasantly surprised at the lovely grounds and facilities.
If you have children the play park is excellent.
The café is really good value and also very pleasant.
So close to the town yet so peaceful.
If you have children the play park is excellent.
The café is really good value and also very pleasant.
So close to the town yet so peaceful.
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An excellent,delightful place very near the town centre-within a few minutes walking distance.There is a new visitor Centre,free public music concerts on certain Sundays and plenty to do besides admiring the vegetation,like the children's play area,boating on the lake,playing golf and tennis,cycling,etc.
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It's easy to assume when visiting Walsall that there wouldn't be much in the way of greenery but The Arboretum provides a sense of calm in an otherwise crowded town centre. With the Hatherton Lake providing a wonderful home to the local wildlife, beautifully kept flower beds and a wonderful visitors centre, the Arboretum is a wonderful place for all toe visit.
It also has a play area, skate park, free tennis courts and outdoor exercise area, as well as plenty of area for walkers and joggers to use. There is also the visitors centre with a cafe and shop to buy bird seed.
There are also regular events here, such as free music events at the bandstand, Parkrun every Saturday, charity events and paid events such as a funfair and fireworks.
The only downside is sometimes the toilets are locked in the day but usually the visitor centre toilets are open. Really enjoyable place to visit with family, friends and children.
It also has a play area, skate park, free tennis courts and outdoor exercise area, as well as plenty of area for walkers and joggers to use. There is also the visitors centre with a cafe and shop to buy bird seed.
There are also regular events here, such as free music events at the bandstand, Parkrun every Saturday, charity events and paid events such as a funfair and fireworks.
The only downside is sometimes the toilets are locked in the day but usually the visitor centre toilets are open. Really enjoyable place to visit with family, friends and children.
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The play area is so much better than before plenty to occupy the little ones and the big swan pedalos are lovely addition to the park ..
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This is a truly exceptional place to visit. Situated in the middle of Walsall, a few yards from the old town centre.
Having done many walks around the arboretum can speak from experience.
Having done many walks around the arboretum can speak from experience.
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Beautiful park which is lovely especially in the autumn. Playground for the children, refurbished tennis courts. Great to see it used by so many taking part in the park run each Saturday.
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Haven't been there since the lights displays were removed. Shame to see them go
As I know many families used to look forward to that time of year. Used to be a good family day out with friends as well. Went for the bonfire display this year. Absolutely loved it. Disappointment for many as tickets sold out. Will be back next year.
As I know many families used to look forward to that time of year. Used to be a good family day out with friends as well. Went for the bonfire display this year. Absolutely loved it. Disappointment for many as tickets sold out. Will be back next year.
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First time we came to see the fireworks here in Walsall, the park is huge although we didn't get a chance to see much as we were only here for the fireworks display.. Poor lighting and security but the fireworks were awesome we enjoyed ourselves to be honest!
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its been a long time since i was there but found it a good venue for all te family at around christmas time enjoyable for all ages and abiities all on one level easy access from te city centre
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Great park good for a good stroll and great for kids .... a little muddy but who cares as kids loved it!
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Brilliant experience, lovely surroundings and very picturesque!
Loved the flowers and borders around the old house and the kids play area!
Loved the flowers and borders around the old house and the kids play area!
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We visited the Walsall Arboretum on a Sunday afternoon. We had a nice walk around the park before going to the large play area. There is lots to do on the kids play area.
Parking is on the side roads. This is worth a visit if the weather is good. In the summer months they have the water sprinklers on in the playground for the kids to play in as well.
Parking is on the side roads. This is worth a visit if the weather is good. In the summer months they have the water sprinklers on in the playground for the kids to play in as well.
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Ideal for couples and families with small children and older, has such lovely surroundings lots of greenery where you can play football/rounders/ride ur bikes, you can feed the ducks, ride the swan boats, play table tennis or tennis, lots of picnic benches and single benches to sit and enjoy ur rest, futher down a big park for the children offering a water pool and a skate park, bandstand for bands, here they have many events on regurlarly ie fireworks, circus, fairs, charity events, fundays parking futher along myself and daughter visit regurlaly to go on the park she is 11months loves the swings kept clean and nothing is broken
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Walsall arboretum was named centuries ago but in reality is the towns major park. If your expecting swathes of autumnal coloured trees you may be disappointed but if you want pleasant strolls, abundant leisure facilities for all ages, or viewing the displays over a decent tea and home made cake in the park cafe then you'll definitely be pleasantly surprised
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Walsall Arboretum situated in the centre of a a busy shopping town. 5/10 minutes walk but well worth it.
Part of the park and surrounding housing are covered by the Arboretum conservation area. The park has undergone a major restoration and redevelopment programme funded largely by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Arboretum was officially opened on 4 May 1874 by Lady Hatherton. The park consisted of two lakes, two lodges, a boathouse, bandstand, several summerhouses, a tree lined promenade, space for dancing, a flagpole, croquet lawns and a cricket ground.
In 1878 a steam boat named "Lady of the Lake" was launched.
In May 1886, heavy rain caused more flooding and this caused the "Lady of the Lake" to sink.
During World War I, the park was used to grow potatoes and timber which was supplied to the Walsall War Agricultural Committee.
During World War II, 100 allotment plots were provided. The water level in Hatherton Lake was raised in preparation for fire fighting following bombing raids.
In 1952, 15 acres (6.1 ha) of land were purchased to connect the park to the canal.
In 1999 a rare species of white-clawed crayfish was discovered in Hatherton Lake.
The park is home to over 10,000 species of tree and shrubs.
The Arboretum has an area of over 80 acres (32 ha). It comprises a number of distinct areas, including:
Hatherton Lake (boating lake)
A bowling green and club house
Several acres of open playing fields
A children's play area
A Splash Pad
Well worth a visit to this Historic Park
Part of the park and surrounding housing are covered by the Arboretum conservation area. The park has undergone a major restoration and redevelopment programme funded largely by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Arboretum was officially opened on 4 May 1874 by Lady Hatherton. The park consisted of two lakes, two lodges, a boathouse, bandstand, several summerhouses, a tree lined promenade, space for dancing, a flagpole, croquet lawns and a cricket ground.
In 1878 a steam boat named "Lady of the Lake" was launched.
In May 1886, heavy rain caused more flooding and this caused the "Lady of the Lake" to sink.
During World War I, the park was used to grow potatoes and timber which was supplied to the Walsall War Agricultural Committee.
During World War II, 100 allotment plots were provided. The water level in Hatherton Lake was raised in preparation for fire fighting following bombing raids.
In 1952, 15 acres (6.1 ha) of land were purchased to connect the park to the canal.
In 1999 a rare species of white-clawed crayfish was discovered in Hatherton Lake.
The park is home to over 10,000 species of tree and shrubs.
The Arboretum has an area of over 80 acres (32 ha). It comprises a number of distinct areas, including:
Hatherton Lake (boating lake)
A bowling green and club house
Several acres of open playing fields
A children's play area
A Splash Pad
Well worth a visit to this Historic Park
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lovely park - stroll and feed the birds with food from the Visitor Centre -fabulous! eat at the visitor centre and meet the most pleasant group of women serving in the cafe there
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We walk through the arboretum on our Walsall shopping trips. Enter near the Broadway carvery and exit by Morrisons after passing the great childrens playground and facilities, trees galore in full colour now its autumn, a lovely new visitors centre and cafe, lake full of ducks, geese, birds and swans as well as the newly renovated band stand and boathouse. Money well spent and an asset to the town.
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Had not been to the arboretum for a long time but was surprised to find how popular it remains, lots of events to attend. It is kept in good condition and still has lots of visitors, which says a lot for it.
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lovely, they have spent a lot on the park and you can see where it has been spent. lovely walks lovely café (big que) great family day out
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We visit here regularly to walk our dogs and have never experienced a problem. It's very well maintained and suitable for everybody.
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We always have a lovely time visiting the park, playing in the play area, having an ice cream and walking through the lovely grounds - very clean and well maintained
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This is a very attractive location. I think a more accurate description is 'Park' rather than 'Arboretum' although it has many types of mature trees. All the paths are good and you can easily spend a few hours strolling around. The new visitors centre and cafe is a high quality building but the cafe itself could be better. The serving area is quite small for the staff (drinks made on top of fridge) and no mugs were available on the Saturday we were there, so paper cups with rather insiped tea it was. There were no tongs to pick up cakes, which were displayed under cover but in the sun by the window. The carpark, some distance from the main park area, is also closed for some work at the moment but you can park on a grass area.
Overall we would visit again and the exercise and play areas are great for kids.
Overall we would visit again and the exercise and play areas are great for kids.
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Very nice, big, clean spacious park, including children's play area, however there could be more of the swings dotted around the park, as there was not enough and we had to wait for a baby swing.
Nicely maintained and a lot of to space to do your own thing, can peddle around on boats on the lake along with tennis/badminton courts, table tennis courts.
Ideal to have a stroll around on a nice summers day. Not too far from Walsall town centre, but depending on when you go parking may be an issue.
Nicely maintained and a lot of to space to do your own thing, can peddle around on boats on the lake along with tennis/badminton courts, table tennis courts.
Ideal to have a stroll around on a nice summers day. Not too far from Walsall town centre, but depending on when you go parking may be an issue.
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Couldn't believe this was hidden away. Lovely park suitable for any age group. Have lots of different activities on at various times of the year.
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Relaxing walk through a lovely park which changes throughout the seasons. Lakes and woods, with walkways throughout. Seasonal special events. Great place for the family and amazing that it is located right in the middle of Walsall.
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