Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

The name Wolverhampton derives from the city's historic links to wolves and the city’s most exciting attractions include the WAVE venues. The WAVE art gallery boasts permanent displays as well as regularly changing exhibitions. The other venues include craft centres, a museum and city archives.  

The history of the area can be studied by visiting its Stately Homes including Moseley Old Hall and Morville Hall, while its sporting heritage can be researched at the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC museum. A more unusual museum to visit is the Lock Museum.

Climbing takes place at the Wolf Mountain Museum with special lessons for younger climbers.

Venues in this location

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Bilston Craft Gallery

A gallery full of contemporary craft, displays of historic items, plus events for all ages. Great inspiration for your little art fans as you can hold and touch a number of items. Free to visit.

The gallery has a changing exhibition programme that features some great examples of modern craft such as jewellery, textiles, ceramics, woodwork and more.

Bantock House Museum

Restored to its Edwardian glory, Bantock House is a hidden treasure set within 43 acres of parkland and surrounded by delightful formal gardens.

Clee Hills

Charming and captivating. But look a little closer and you'll unearth the hidden heritage of the Clee Hills and the Corvedale. Coal mining on the Clee Hills started in medieval times while the Corvedale was alight with blast furnaces and iron foundries. Billowing black smoke would have filled the valley as chunks of the hills were carved out.

Nordy Bank hillfort

The Nordy Bank hill fort is located on a defensible spur of the Clee Hills at 343 metres above sea level overlooking Corve Dale and Wenlock Edge. The defensive ditch earthworks are in good condition although past quarrying has encroached near the site.

Mountain Experiences

Have you ever wanted to get out and experience the exhilaration of climbing a mountain? At Mountain Experiences we run training courses and lead mountaineering expeditions for all ability levels.

Severn Centre

Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Majestic Cinema

A fine and all too rare example of a really artistic cinema, and families are given the opportunity to enjoy an atmosphere of genuine luxury through their entertainment.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

This remarkable funicular railway is the oldest and steepest inland electric cliff railway in the country.

For over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town and the River Severn.

Wightwick Manor and Gardens

The legacy of a family's passion for Victorian art and design

Wightwick Manor - haven of a romantic industrialist.

In 1937 Geoffrey Mander MP did something remarkable - he persuaded the National Trust to accept a house that was just 50 years old.

St Peter's Gardens

Since the decline of the gardens from the 1940s onward; various restoration phases have been undertaken, including the many heritage structures.

Phoenix Park

Visitors to the park can enjoy a variety of attractions:

Hickman Park

The park is located half a mile from Bilston Town Centre. The park opened in 1911 as a memorial to Sir Alfred Hickman, a local industrialist and former MP.

Bantock Park

Bantock Park is one of Wolverhampton's district parks and has a rich history. Bequeathed to its present day custodians in 1938 on the death of Alderman Albert Bantock, this former farm has undergone restoration works, partly funded by the Herotage Lottery Fund.

Wolverhampton City Archives

Explore the rich life of Wolverhampton and its people through archives filled with fascinating documents, photographs, maps, recordings, ephemera and more.

Wolverhampton City Archives houses a wealth of materials relating to the history of all areas now within the city of Wolverhampton including Bilston, Bushbury, Penn, Tettenhall and Wednesfield.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery (WAVE)

At the heart of our cultural learning offer is access to excellence for everyone across all of the WAVE venues.

Wolverhampton Swimming Centre

Leisure waters with parasol, air geyser, lagoon burst and bubble area; 2 water slides; lazy river and wave machine.

Morville Hall

Stone-built house of Elizabethan origin

Originally an Elizabethan house, Morville Hall was extensively enlarged and expanded around 1750, giving it the appearance of a Georgian home.

Look out for interesting and quirky Elizabethan features of the original house. Wander through to the back of the house where a flight of elegant stone steps lead down to a beautiful garden.

Dudmaston Estate

An old family home with a modern twist...

Enchanted wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a house with a surprise, Dudmaston is something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside. A much loved home for over 875 years you will find the family rooms scattered with photos and perhaps an odd pair of shoes or two peeping out from under a table. The unexpected galleries create a total contrast, with their formal, crisp lines.

Craftplay

A creative play project where kids can discover messy and sensory activities, play with unusual materials, and stretch their imaginations! Weekly family groups, plus dedicated sessions for younger kids, and additional sessions at weekends and during school holidays.

Cannon Raceway

Junior kart racing and laser tag, in a safe and professional environment. Excellent standards of both equipment and safety.

Although their minimum height is 4'4' they may have to test drivers for leg length to ensure full control.

Codsall Hive Craft and Ceramic Studio

Codsall Hive Craft and Ceramic Studio is a mecca for all things creative. Decopatch, pottery painting, clay sculpting, beading and badgemaking toddler arts and crafts, adult craft evenings, holiday workshops, plus painting, cutting and sticking and make a crown collaging to name a few activities for younger visitors.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bentley Bridge

Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Wolf Mountain

Progressive climbing 'cub course' starts at age 8: the courses focus on safety competence, equipment, basic indoor climbing skills, centre etiquette and above all having fun!

Schools using Wolf Mountain

It is now common practice for schools to actively encourage experiential learning to promote healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes.

Wolves Museum

A modern, interactive museum that offers a fun packed football experience for all the family. Take a penalty against a legendary keeper, or have a go in goal yourself. You don’t have to be a Wolves fan to enjoy it!

Laches Outdoor Education Centre

In rural, open countryside just north of Wolverhampton lies Laches Wood. One of our biggest centres with a variety of new dormitories, family rooms and single rooms with en-suite facilities for visiting staff.

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