Laura's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Þjóðartraust Wightwick Manor og garðar
Wightwick BankTake the train to historic Bournville to explore Cadbury world - a must for chocolate lovers!
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Cadbury World
69 Linden RdTake the train to historic Bournville to explore Cadbury world - a must for chocolate lovers!
Beautiful little gardens to explore. There is a cafe where you can book an afternoon tea in advance, or go for a cream tea (sweet or savoury) - delicious.
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David Austin Rósir ehf.
Bowling Green LaneBeautiful little gardens to explore. There is a cafe where you can book an afternoon tea in advance, or go for a cream tea (sweet or savoury) - delicious.
Bantock Park house and gardens. Kids play area and special events throughout the year including craft fairs, antiques fairs and inflatables kids bounce fairs!
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Bantock hús
Finchfield RoadBantock Park house and gardens. Kids play area and special events throughout the year including craft fairs, antiques fairs and inflatables kids bounce fairs!
Lovely country park for walks with or without dogs! Has a kids play area too.
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Baggeridge Country Park
Gospel End StreetLovely country park for walks with or without dogs! Has a kids play area too.
Step back in time and learn about the Black Country, pop down the mines, visit the olde sweet shop for some traditional treats and get the best fish and chips!
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Black Country Living Museum
Discovery WayStep back in time and learn about the Black Country, pop down the mines, visit the olde sweet shop for some traditional treats and get the best fish and chips!
Won the green flag award, lots to explore including a big play area for kids, tennis courts, lake, a boat house and a tea room.
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West Park
76 Park Rd WWon the green flag award, lots to explore including a big play area for kids, tennis courts, lake, a boat house and a tea room.
Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall LaneTettenhall village has an outdoor paddling pool great for kids in the summer (currently closed due to covid) It also has some lovely little shops, a deli, bakery, greengrocers and nice places to stop for a tea/coffee & cake. Tettenhall green is nice for picnics and dog walking.
Tettenhall Pool
1 Wergs RdTettenhall village has an outdoor paddling pool great for kids in the summer (currently closed due to covid) It also has some lovely little shops, a deli, bakery, greengrocers and nice places to stop for a tea/coffee & cake. Tettenhall green is nice for picnics and dog walking.
Fantastic art and activities for all ages and solo or group travellers, free entry. Lovely cafe inside too!
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Wolverhampton Listasafn
Lichfield StreetFantastic art and activities for all ages and solo or group travellers, free entry. Lovely cafe inside too!
Molineux Stadium
Waterloo RoadHistoric market town an easy drive away. Lots of dog friendly cafe/pubs/shops (they’re hoping to get dog friendly town of the year) but also a lovely place to do a bit of shopping or get an ice cream and ride the funiculaire.
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Bridgnorth
Historic market town an easy drive away. Lots of dog friendly cafe/pubs/shops (they’re hoping to get dog friendly town of the year) but also a lovely place to do a bit of shopping or get an ice cream and ride the funiculaire.
A fantastic plastic free/zero waste shop! Also has pop-up events, check their Facebook page for info.
EcoWulf
20 Chapel AshA fantastic plastic free/zero waste shop! Also has pop-up events, check their Facebook page for info.
Great for walks, Himley Hall set amongst 180 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland. Indulgent Afternoon Teas available. Himley Hall also offers art, photography and craft exhibitions during spring and summer, as guided tours.
There’s also a good pub for a Sunday lunch nearby!
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Himley Hall
Great for walks, Himley Hall set amongst 180 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland. Indulgent Afternoon Teas available. Himley Hall also offers art, photography and craft exhibitions during spring and summer, as guided tours.
There’s also a good pub for a Sunday lunch nearby!
A little further afield (bus/train or drive) but a brilliant gallery with fantastic views from the roof.
Walsall Art Gallery
A little further afield (bus/train or drive) but a brilliant gallery with fantastic views from the roof.
The Asylum Art Gallery
21 Chapel AshA small modern art gallery, An easy walk.
If you’re taking the train to Birmingham (17 mins) I highly recommend visiting! Free & great for all ages with events on Saturdays for kids.
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery búð
Chamberlain SquareIf you’re taking the train to Birmingham (17 mins) I highly recommend visiting! Free & great for all ages with events on Saturdays for kids.
RAF Cosford
A great day out for all ages.
Birmingham Back to Backs
55-63 Hurst StSimilar to the Black Country history museum.
Cannock Chase Forest
Birches ValleyGreat for walks.
Take a short ride on the furniculair from high town to low town and back and soak up the views on the way! One of my favourite places to get an ice cream - rain or shine!
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Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station
6 Castle TerraceTake a short ride on the furniculair from high town to low town and back and soak up the views on the way! One of my favourite places to get an ice cream - rain or shine!
Northycote Farm
Underhill LaneFree and family friendly
Brockswood Animal Sanctuary
Catholic LaneAlso known as Cotwell end nature reserve. Family friendly
Less than a 5 minute drive away, CupCake Lane provides free parking and access to the old railway track and smestow valley nature reserve for lovely walks - you can walk or cycle all the way to Wombourne and beyond. The cafe there is lovely too! There is also a transport museum, free entry with second hand books and dvds for sale at bargain prices.
CupCake Lane
Meadow ViewLess than a 5 minute drive away, CupCake Lane provides free parking and access to the old railway track and smestow valley nature reserve for lovely walks - you can walk or cycle all the way to Wombourne and beyond. The cafe there is lovely too! There is also a transport museum, free entry with second hand books and dvds for sale at bargain prices.
Food scene
BYOB tapas restaurant in town. 5 dishes mix & match for £25.99 for 2 people. Open fri & sat Eve only and most lunches. The goats cheese is incredible!
Check timings online as not always open.
Cafe Maxsim tapas restaurant
87 Darlington StBYOB tapas restaurant in town. 5 dishes mix & match for £25.99 for 2 people. Open fri & sat Eve only and most lunches. The goats cheese is incredible!
Check timings online as not always open.
A little further afield, hop on the train to Birmingham to savour the delights at the Digbeth dining club! Also Ghetto golf nearby.
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Digbeth Dining Club
60 Hampton StreetA little further afield, hop on the train to Birmingham to savour the delights at the Digbeth dining club! Also Ghetto golf nearby.
Fantastic food, pricey but great quality and an easy walk. Has lunchcyome and early dinner offers and ‘Fish Fridays’. Pre book for an amazing afternoon tea.
Hamiltons Restaurant Wolverhampton
12-13 Park Rd WFantastic food, pricey but great quality and an easy walk. Has lunchcyome and early dinner offers and ‘Fish Fridays’. Pre book for an amazing afternoon tea.
Big beer garden and fabulous curry. Walkable from the house - 15 mins. Can also pop in to The Newhampton Inn pub for a drink nearby.
The Summer House
290 New Hampton Road WestBig beer garden and fabulous curry. Walkable from the house - 15 mins. Can also pop in to The Newhampton Inn pub for a drink nearby.
Penn Tandoori
272 Penn RdDelicious curry, best to book in advance.
The Hungry Bistro
81 Lichfield StFresh fantastic food, great for dinner in town. Check out their website for offers
Cute Coffee Lounge
72b School RdA favourite for brunch!
Down-to-earth boozer with sawdust on the floor, a legendary pie menu and meals served on shovels!
Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory
Hurst Lane Down-to-earth boozer with sawdust on the floor, a legendary pie menu and meals served on shovels!
A favourite for Sunday lunch (the veggie nut roast option is delicious) and well deserved after a long walk at Baggeridge Park or Himley Hall - dog friendly tables available in the bar area.
Himley House Hotel
Wolverhampton RoadA favourite for Sunday lunch (the veggie nut roast option is delicious) and well deserved after a long walk at Baggeridge Park or Himley Hall - dog friendly tables available in the bar area.
Another good one for Sunday lunch! Really close to Wightwick manor too. Dog friendly in the tiled areas.
The Mermaid Inn
Another good one for Sunday lunch! Really close to Wightwick manor too. Dog friendly in the tiled areas.
Fabulous fish and chips, with an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu, lovely friendly owner too - highly recommended! The best chips too - Wolverhampton style! You haven’t tried fish and chips until you’ve had them in the Midlands!
Pennfields Plaice
144 Birches Barn RdFabulous fish and chips, with an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu, lovely friendly owner too - highly recommended! The best chips too - Wolverhampton style! You haven’t tried fish and chips until you’ve had them in the Midlands!
BYOB Indian Balti restaurant in town. Fantastic for a pre-match curry! Gets very busy so book in advance on match days. Try the Begun Masala (if you like aubergines this is soooo good!)
New Spice Restaurant
35 - 37 School StBYOB Indian Balti restaurant in town. Fantastic for a pre-match curry! Gets very busy so book in advance on match days. Try the Begun Masala (if you like aubergines this is soooo good!)
Bella Restaurant Ltd
82 Chapel AshIndependent Italian with lunch and early evening menu deals. An easy walk
Japanese food to eat in or take away. Bento/Ramen/Sushi. an easy walk from the house - they also deliver.
ISO Sushi Wolverhampton
84 Chapel AshJapanese food to eat in or take away. Bento/Ramen/Sushi. an easy walk from the house - they also deliver.
Rebels House
22 Chapel AshPizzeria and pancake house. Vegan and veggie options. An easy walk from the house
Independent Nando’s style restaurant, chicken, burgers, pizzas and a kids menu. An easy walk - 10 mins
The Grill House
Chapel AshIndependent Nando’s style restaurant, chicken, burgers, pizzas and a kids menu. An easy walk - 10 mins
Deliver, everything on the menu is vegetarian (vegetarian jerk chicken, sausage etc) and vegan options available. Also gluten free options. Delicious - even for non vegetarians!
Veggie Supreme Pizza
21-25 Sedgley StDeliver, everything on the menu is vegetarian (vegetarian jerk chicken, sausage etc) and vegan options available. Also gluten free options. Delicious - even for non vegetarians!
Dog friendly with tasty food and drinks.
Offers available such as tapas Tuesdays, or breakfast & a cuppa for £7.95. Monday – Friday, until 12pm. Free drink or pudding with a burger on Mondays from 5pm
Lupo Lounge
12-13 Dudley StreetDog friendly with tasty food and drinks.
Offers available such as tapas Tuesdays, or breakfast & a cuppa for £7.95. Monday – Friday, until 12pm. Free drink or pudding with a burger on Mondays from 5pm
Drinks
Banks Beer Brewery Tour & Visitor Centre
Newton RoadBook a brewery tour online
The Grain Store
King StreetGreat for cocktails and a lively night out. They also serve food during the day!
A proper pub! No food, just cobs. Acoustic music Fridays and live music Saturdays. Dog friendly with outdoor seating too.
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The Royal Oak
High StreetA proper pub! No food, just cobs. Acoustic music Fridays and live music Saturdays. Dog friendly with outdoor seating too.
The Chindit
113 Merridale Rdlittle pub with live music really easy walk - check their Facebook page for more info.
The Giffard Arms
64 Victoria StQuirky gothic pub with DJs
Hail to the Ale, Wolverhampton
2 Pendeford AveMicropub. Dog friendly, limited opening hours - check before you go!
The Slade Rooms
Broad StreetOften live music or comedy nights here, worth a visit!
Newhampton Inn
17 Riches StreetLarge beer garden great for summer days.
Tiny off licence but with an incredible selection of ales, beers, spirits. Loads of craft beers from around the world and reasonably priced - head to the back of the shop to see their stunning collection.
The Wine Seller Compton
47 Bridgnorth RdTiny off licence but with an incredible selection of ales, beers, spirits. Loads of craft beers from around the world and reasonably priced - head to the back of the shop to see their stunning collection.
Entertainment
While you’re in Digbeth try your hand at crazy golf! Pairs well with Digbeth dining club.
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Ghetto Golf Birmingham
Gibb StreetWhile you’re in Digbeth try your hand at crazy golf! Pairs well with Digbeth dining club.
Newhampton Arts Centre
Dunkley StreetArts, drama, live music and events.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Lichfield StreetVilt dýragarður
Tom LaneArena Theatre
Wulfruna StreetThe Lighthouse Cinema, lovely little independent cinema, well priced, check out their Facebook or website for what’s on.
Chubb Building
Fryer StreetThe Lighthouse Cinema, lovely little independent cinema, well priced, check out their Facebook or website for what’s on.
Clockwork Escapes
19 Clarence RdEscape room games great for groups
Wolverhampton Civic Hall
North StreetVenue for gigs etc
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Gorsebrook RoadWest Midland Safari Park
Spring Grove