Walsall Leather Museum
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Bits just out side the town about 5 minutes and its a reminder of our past The middles was the main industry area and our goods went all over the world and even today you can experience the past and how leather was produced and the things it was made into by visiting the museum, its free to go in and you can have a nice sit down after your tour round and have a nice hot drink in the cafe
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Having never visited the museum before, I visited the museum with 2 friends and to say we were all impressed really is an understatement. We found all the staff and volunteers to be very friendly and helpful, all of whom were more than willing to share their knowledge and anecdotes, which made our visit all the more interesting and informative. There is plenty to see in the museum, including a full history of Walsall's leather industry throughout the world, with plenty of artefacts and also workrooms where you can see saddles being made and where you can make your own keepsake for as little as 50p thanks to a wonderful volunteer by the name of Rosie. Although we were advised that it would take about half an hour to an hour to go around the museum, it actually took us almost 2 hours thanks to the staff and volunteers who kept us fully entertained and informed.
After completing the trip around the museum the staff will also make you a hot drink for a very reasonable £1 and I would have to say the cup of tea was excellent.
I would not hesitate to recommend a visit to the museum, which is free of charge, and now having been there once all 3 of us have said we want to become regular visitors.
After completing the trip around the museum the staff will also make you a hot drink for a very reasonable £1 and I would have to say the cup of tea was excellent.
I would not hesitate to recommend a visit to the museum, which is free of charge, and now having been there once all 3 of us have said we want to become regular visitors.
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What a gem! We spent two hours there learning about the importance of the leather trade to the area. Our visit was greatly enhanced by the time spent with Keith,a highly skilled leather worker, who volunteers there on two Saturday's each month . There is currently no coffee shop but staff are happy to make you a drink. There is the most beautiful range of leather goods available for sale in the shop.
Entrance is free.
Entrance is free.
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This is not only a museum about the past but also an activity centre for pre booked activities and promotes modern leather manufacturing. Sadly the cafe is closed. It was interesting in a low key way with plenty of reading and hands on leather at nearly every display. Sadly, the current Austerity cuts seems to be affecting it with reduced school visits. We learnt a lot and were glad that we went. Free entry with a reasonably priced car park opposite.
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I visited with my one and half year old son and was worried he wouldn't be interested, but there were plenty of things for him to do. We did a egg hunt, he rode on a rocking horse, did jigsaws, dressed up, made a badge and keyring. He loved it. I will definitely be bringing him back again soon. I can't believe it was free and wouldn't mind paying a little for entry. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the facilities were clean and tidy. There also was a good selection of toys / items from the shop all for good prices. I would recommend.
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Brilliant family fun day really enjoyed it
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Took the Grankids they loved it got to make peacocks at a craft class and a egg hunt around the Museum also got a small insight into the leather industry. Would recommend to other Parents/Grandparents .
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Pleasent staff and l brought gt mens belt
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Calligraphy workshop great. The museum is always worth a visit too x
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Attended a weekend leather crafting course led by Keith - it was fantastic! Great content, passionate helpers and great value!
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The Leather Museum had not been on my list of places to visit while I was in Walsall. But, after a day out with my mam we thought why not? Let's check it out. And it was actually quite interesting, the staff were lovely and the hot chocolate was great.
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Good place to spend time for kids and adults. free entry. Nice garden.
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Small but very informative museum. Be aware that if coming from the M6, the signs for the leather museum take you past the car park. Saturday parking is around £3.10 with no change given. There is no parking at the leather museum itself, but the car park is around 50yds away. Expect tour to last around 1 to 2 hours.
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Well worth a visit. I have learnt so much about the leather industry and social history. Always important to understand our country's heritage. Lovely, knowledgeable, helpful staff.
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Lovely place full of history. Like being transported back in time. On Thursday and Friday you'll also have assistance from wonderful Ian.
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It was lovely, very friendly, the guy who showed us around was very knowledgeable. He helped the children make key rings that they enjoyed making.
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Small but excellent place as it's very hands on and staff are relaxed and friendly.
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Brilliant place
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Excellent value. Friendly staff.
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Excellent museum well worth a trip. Highly compitent staff who are very helpfull, informative and knowledgeable and have a friendly warm welcome for you. I definitely recommend a visit.
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Great little muesum and free entry. Excellent history about the growth of the leather trade in victorian era and economics of the time. Interesting photos/displays in an historic building
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I enjoy this museum..i saw a lot of old things and i meet nice people.
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Interesting, but not mind blowing :)
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Very beautiful and interesting.
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A nice little museum to wonder around for an hour. Some interesting and surprising history here. The leather workers were friendly to talk to and very knowledgeable.
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