Walsall Arboretum
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I didn't realize how nice a park the arboretum is. I started park runs earlier in the year, and have discovered how well kept it is, what a range of plants there are, and the layout is very accessible for all. The visitor centre is very informative, it has a nice cafe, clean toilets etc.
I'm very pleased it is my local park run so will spend many more Saturday mornings there, but I do visit other park runs when I'm away from home, all I can say is Walsall Arboretum is one of the best.
I'm very pleased it is my local park run so will spend many more Saturday mornings there, but I do visit other park runs when I'm away from home, all I can say is Walsall Arboretum is one of the best.
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Our first visit to this attraction .
We found parking relatively easy but our advice turn up early else we believe this could be an issue unless on foot or coming via bus.
The children's play area was well laid out with clear view of the whole area making it easy to keep an eye on your child while playing . Lots of benches so you can sit and relax .
A superb high pressure splash park which is available throughout the school hols and was happily being used during our visit.
Parkland was well maintained and very picturesque.
The lake area was the only place which needed attention with floating rubbish around the edges including unfortunately a dead duck not very nice to see .
Apart from this issue we would recommend a visit and take a picnic .
We found parking relatively easy but our advice turn up early else we believe this could be an issue unless on foot or coming via bus.
The children's play area was well laid out with clear view of the whole area making it easy to keep an eye on your child while playing . Lots of benches so you can sit and relax .
A superb high pressure splash park which is available throughout the school hols and was happily being used during our visit.
Parkland was well maintained and very picturesque.
The lake area was the only place which needed attention with floating rubbish around the edges including unfortunately a dead duck not very nice to see .
Apart from this issue we would recommend a visit and take a picnic .
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Nice to walk around, area nice for children or adults. Parking just ok gets a bit busy as it is free
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Great place to take the kiddies in the warm weather. The mini splash Park is great, lots of places to have a picnic and lovely playing area. A lovely day out and free parking was a bonus.
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Walsall arboretum is a big expanse of parkland which has something for everyone. The children have a good play area with water play too. There is a big lake for fishermen or bird watchers . Dog walkers frequent the park as there are lots of fields at the back for dogs to run free. There is a lovely new visitors centre. The bandstand often has local groups playing. There are often events in the park set up by local businesses, dog shows etc. There are travelling fairs and circuses who also frequently visit. It's just a very pleasant place to be
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great morning walk with the dog and the grandchildren with wellies on half way round stopped for a hot chocolate and a biscuit
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Nice place to take my kids with their skateboards beutyfull and they have a small water minipark.. and a skate rambs.
The only reason i put 4 stars is that the lake is very very dirty and the cafeteria that they have is not profesional .
The only reason i put 4 stars is that the lake is very very dirty and the cafeteria that they have is not profesional .
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this is a real nice place to for a walk with your girlfriend /boyfriend this is what i did with my girlfriend who is now my fience there is lots of places to sit & have aa cuddle or just sit & watch the world go by there is the new vistor centre where they have a cafe & also have a craft club there on a wednesday afternoon if it rains you can always use the vistors centre cause feed the ducks or play poh sticks over the bridge
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I'd you are going good into Walsall town the arboretum is a must see, there is a boating lake and there are also boats for you to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, there is a very nice cafe there too, the staff are very helpful too, you can also enjoy a pleasant walk around the back of the arboretum where it's has nature intended it to be, I was lucky to see a woodpecker and they do make a noise, there are cheeky squirrels too
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Weather was a bit 'iffy' but the arboretum park at Walsall is just perfect, even better now that the refurbishment is finished. The swan pedalos on the lake is just finishing touch - wonderful, wonderful.
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Lovely park which has had some much needed money spent on it.
There is a cafe with a nice eating area and a water park for when the weather is hot. Lovely area! Xxx
There is a cafe with a nice eating area and a water park for when the weather is hot. Lovely area! Xxx
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Super park for all the family with plenty to see. Very good new visitor centre serving lovely food. Wildlife plentiful around the lake. Great for the dogs too with plenty of room for them go have a run.
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This is one of my most favourite places to walk especially in the summer but still nice in all seasons. It has a large lake with a band stand at the side that has shows there. There is a visitors centre where you can go for coffee and also a large play area for children. Defiantly something for everyone.
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been going here since a child and always enjoy walks round the pools seeing the wild life having an ice cream and strolling with mr
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What a beautiful park. Brilliant for walking the dog. Had not been for years and was pleasantly surprised. Will use this beautiful park more often!
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Three generations across eighty years went for a stroll around the arboretum have a cuppa and buy some duck food (to feed the ducks obviously!).
Some lovely kept gardens. Some nice installations. Although during the week the pedalos / boats weren't accessible this didn't distract from this visit.
Have used the excellent and reasonably priced tennis courts here too. The visitors centre and café was good. Although on the points for improvement the organisation in here could have been better as service was a little slow and a request from a customer in front of me in the queue was met with much confusion. The baby change facility in the visitors centre was easily accessed and was spotless.
But this place is a jewel and a fantastic advert for the town. Would be great to visit for a bandstand concert.
Some lovely kept gardens. Some nice installations. Although during the week the pedalos / boats weren't accessible this didn't distract from this visit.
Have used the excellent and reasonably priced tennis courts here too. The visitors centre and café was good. Although on the points for improvement the organisation in here could have been better as service was a little slow and a request from a customer in front of me in the queue was met with much confusion. The baby change facility in the visitors centre was easily accessed and was spotless.
But this place is a jewel and a fantastic advert for the town. Would be great to visit for a bandstand concert.
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Just down the road from means I'd never been before....
Firstly the park is well kept with walkways suitable for those of us that don't really enjoy walking.
The visitor centre was friendly and serves coffees, snacks etc even on a Sunday.
Excellent variety of plants to see - as you'd expect from an arboretum.
I must say though hat I have never seen swan pedalo's gleaming white in the summer sun. I found myself staring at them.
I'd just got used to the novelty when there was a VW beetle pedalo.
Very surreal...
Firstly the park is well kept with walkways suitable for those of us that don't really enjoy walking.
The visitor centre was friendly and serves coffees, snacks etc even on a Sunday.
Excellent variety of plants to see - as you'd expect from an arboretum.
I must say though hat I have never seen swan pedalo's gleaming white in the summer sun. I found myself staring at them.
I'd just got used to the novelty when there was a VW beetle pedalo.
Very surreal...
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Very local to us. With plenty to do for kids it's always going to be a nice easy day out with family. A walk around the lake and the kids getting to explore the park and play on the swings etc. You can't really go wrong...
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Take friends here all the time, stunning park, lovely trees and borders abd the Visitors cafe is delightful. Worth a visit any day or season
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We visited here yesterday 3rd June with our 3 little ones, we had a great day and there is so much to do. We started off with the bouncy castle and the trampolines and went on the Swan pedalo's and the water park and play park, we had lunch in the cafe by the lake (considering where we were it was quite reasonable), the whole place is very clean and well kept. The prices for everything are sensible and we will go back again this summer more than once.
The only things I would note down are the young guy working the bouncy castle had his jeans halfway down his backside, im not sure why he would wear them like this, maybe it's fashionable? It must be uncomfortable, God knows why, but when working with children it's unacceptable. Also later on in the day on the "children's" play area there were groups of youths using the kids climbing frames etc, surely they have better things to do with their time.
This said it didn't ruin the day.
The only things I would note down are the young guy working the bouncy castle had his jeans halfway down his backside, im not sure why he would wear them like this, maybe it's fashionable? It must be uncomfortable, God knows why, but when working with children it's unacceptable. Also later on in the day on the "children's" play area there were groups of youths using the kids climbing frames etc, surely they have better things to do with their time.
This said it didn't ruin the day.
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Great park, good for walking, playing sports, going on the park and even feeding the ducks! There's so much to do and the scenery is really great with the lake as well! Great for a few hours out as a family or a couple or even just for a run!
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Free admission into the Arboretum. This was a our second visit in 3 weeks... the latest visit with my sister and her dog! Well kept grounds and beautiful flower beds. Plenty of places to walk and a nice 'cuppa' and tea cake at the cafe - where dogs are welcome on the patio area! The arboretum is a short walk from Walsall but we parked on the main car park off the Broadway. After walking around the arboretum we then walked along an area that has been 'reclaimed' and is now an extension to the arboretum. It is worth taking the time to do this part too... where lots of replanting has taken place. It was a sunny day and probably added to the experience, but we will defintely go again!
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All ways go to the arbo in the summer with my partner and stepdaughter it's a great day out and keeps the bab entertained for hours. She has so much fun when the water part is open can never get her out of there. Can't wait for this summer to.come
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Nice place to walk the dog on a Sunday morning, lots of green areas to explore, the dog loved having a good sniff!
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Stopped of on way home and was quite supprised at how large an area it covers.Also when we got there there was a 5k charity race for life event taking place. It was an excellent sight to see so many people taking part. Back to the park, it is very easy to walk around and there seems to be plenty of facilities on site. Would recommend this to everyone and will be going back again soon
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