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Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub

In or near Wolverhampton.

Free admission

Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

The Red Lion - geograph.org.uk - 1123813

Gordon Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Tipton · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Red Lion, located in Tipton, West Midlands, is recognised as the town's oldest pub. It is marked by a blue plaque, highlighting its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5265, -2.0698
District
Sandwell
Parish
Sandwell, unparished area
Postcode
DY4 8LD
Parliamentary constituency
Tipton and Wednesbury
Nearest railway station
Tipton0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub?
Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY4 8LD), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
What is Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub?
Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub?
The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY4 8LD.
Is Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub free to visit?
Yes, Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub is free to enter.
How do I get to Blue Plaque: The Red Lion Tipton's Oldest Pub?
The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY4 8LD.