Walsall Leather Museum
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It's so much more than it appears on first impressions. It's a sizable site, with well presented exhibitions & is a really informative journey. The staff are really lovely & I'm already booked in for future events there!
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My friend has recommended that we came here and we had a thoroughly enjoyable trip. There are many interesting exhibits at this museum and we were very surprised with how many authentic items were on show. We were able to make a real leather key ring with a choice of many designs. It was amazing.
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The museum was a great family destination for all to see. The staff were friendly, helpful and overall fantastic! Visited with Family of all ages and enjoyed by all. The historical content was very interesting and enlightening. I really recommend this experience and will definitely come back again!
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Interesting place. I like all the workshops, shame they are not used more for educational workshops. Maybe they are? Would be good to see more advertising for such events.
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We enjoyed our trip to the museum.
Children got engaged and enjoyed the activities. Will come back again
Children got engaged and enjoyed the activities. Will come back again
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Very interesting museum to visit.hands on things to do.Friendly staff.Good for young and old to visit.
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Walsall Leather Museum is just as it was when a working factory. Original machinery and photographs can be seen. Suitable for adults and children alike. During the holidays they always have activities for the children. Adults can join a class to make your own leather bag. Lovely tea room to relax in after a visit. Excellent value.
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This museum hosts family days during the holidays, they are free to go to and whenever we have taken the children they have had a great time. We saw clowns, punch and judy, jugglers and lots more. Café serve lovely food or bring a packed lunch. There is car parking on the pay and display opposite.
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This museum is free, so I shouldn't grumble. The story of the rise and fall of the leather trade in Walsall is well laid out, but the whole thing needs bringing to life. I only stayed for 20 minutes and I had seen everything. It lacks the old videos, audio stories from retired workers, or even an in house craftsman running his/her business within the museum.
The displays of modern leather work from expensive modern firms seemed out of place, at least there were far too many of them.
If you do take young children, don't expect to be there for long.
The cafe is closed, although for £1 they will open a sache of Nescafe for you and pour some hot water on it.
I think it is shame they don't make more of it and charge for admission.
The displays of modern leather work from expensive modern firms seemed out of place, at least there were far too many of them.
If you do take young children, don't expect to be there for long.
The cafe is closed, although for £1 they will open a sache of Nescafe for you and pour some hot water on it.
I think it is shame they don't make more of it and charge for admission.
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I used to work in the leather trade many years ago but had lost touch. I wanted to incorporate leather into my hobby of jewellery making. I went to the right place. The ladies on reception were so helpful and provided me with a list of manufactureres and suppliers of what i was looking for.
Although I had been to the museum for meetings in the past, I had never been a walk around it. I am so glad I did. I met Paul, who is the caretaker there and with his helpful advice, I am now the proud owner of an awl to sew my leather and from the ladies on reception, knew where to go to buy my thread. A big thank you to all 3.
I did buy a beautiful purple leather purse before I left. My next trip was to the supplier on the list so I could buy thread.
Well worth going there for advice. I did see that the craft activities were full and actually suggested to my hairdresser today to take her grandson as he loves crafts.
Although I had been to the museum for meetings in the past, I had never been a walk around it. I am so glad I did. I met Paul, who is the caretaker there and with his helpful advice, I am now the proud owner of an awl to sew my leather and from the ladies on reception, knew where to go to buy my thread. A big thank you to all 3.
I did buy a beautiful purple leather purse before I left. My next trip was to the supplier on the list so I could buy thread.
Well worth going there for advice. I did see that the craft activities were full and actually suggested to my hairdresser today to take her grandson as he loves crafts.
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I had a brilliant afternoon with the grandchildren spent at the leather museum. And with free entry It was both inexpensive and entertaining. The refreshments were very reasonably priced. The staff were lovely , it will definitely be a must on all future stays with nanny. BIG thank you from us all .
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Visited today with my son, spent over an hour walking round and making Leather stamped keyrings (only 50p too!) and finding the hidden superheroes, what a lovely place!!
You could never wish to meet more friendly and helpful staff, we’ll definitely be back! Thank you!
You could never wish to meet more friendly and helpful staff, we’ll definitely be back! Thank you!
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We took 6 kids (ages 3 to 16) and my parents and they all loved it! It only took one hour. Our tour guide was excellent!
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Visited the Leather Museum shop as I was looking for a gift for my sister & Brother-in-law’s 3rd Wedding Anniversary ( leather) . Staff were very helpful in looking for the perfect gift and helping to make it personal. Thank you Paul for your patience and for helping me create the perfect gift, which they loved 🙂 !
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A great place to visit and you can make a leather key ring for just 50 p and it's free to go in the staff are on the day we visited where great and helpful and all smiles this was a Saturday couldn't do enough for everyone
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This wonderful museum, is a great place to visit with family & friends. There is a guide to show you around the museum and they explain all about the history of Walsall and the leatger industry. There are ex leather workers who demonstrate making leather items and are great to talk to, plus for a minimal fee you can design your own keyring!! Sadly the cafe is closed at the moment, but you can still buy drinks in the lovely gift shop, which sells locally made leather goods. My kids loved the toys they sold too. A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours without breaking the bank.
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Fun family activities here, lovely staff, great fun exploring the museum, an all round good day out, worth a visit for sure
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Enjoyed an excellent afternoon learning the painting techniques of Van Gogh in The Museum's meeting room. The workshop cost £25.
As a local resident of Walsall I have visited the Museum many times . The demonstrators are very friendly & you are taken back to yester-year
The museum is free to enter . There are charges for Activities. There is a pay & display car park opposite.
As a local resident of Walsall I have visited the Museum many times . The demonstrators are very friendly & you are taken back to yester-year
The museum is free to enter . There are charges for Activities. There is a pay & display car park opposite.
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Amazing craft work by the saddle makers. So beautiful the saddle created over the years.
They have made ornate fantastic Saddles to Sheiks and the craft gives its Nick name the the Walsall football team ... 'The Saddlers'.
They have made ornate fantastic Saddles to Sheiks and the craft gives its Nick name the the Walsall football team ... 'The Saddlers'.
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It was great to have a look about the place a see how things used to be done. Very friendly and social staff demonstrated a few of the old methods a getting visitors involved put a nice touch to the visit.
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Very friendly place to visit and learn about the history of the leather industry in Walsall and what is happening now. Would visit again in future....
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Our local history group visited on 26th June 2018. The sequence of the presentation tour route is well thought out ands the standard of the presentation materials and the showcases is very high. The staff here are always exceptionally friendly and helpful. This is an excellent destination experience for people of all ages and backgrounds. Highly recommended.
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Lovely couple of hours looking round the museum. Went during bank holiday so activities for the children. Wonderful and informative.
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First time to Walsall and had read that this was the No. 1 attraction in Walsall. A small museum but very interesting. I never knew Walsall had such a history of leather making. Good displays on offer and the staff were super friendly.
Took approx 1 hour to go round and free entry as well.
A good visit if you have an hour or 2 spare.
Took approx 1 hour to go round and free entry as well.
A good visit if you have an hour or 2 spare.
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We spent an enjoyable time at the museum on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Having connections to the leather trade, we both found it interesting, but what made the day were the two volunteer guides/experts, Bill and Keith. Their extensive knowledge, imparted in a humorous and friendly way was excellent. Thanks to you all.
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