Country parks · West Midlands
Brunswick Park
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Brunswick Park — public park in Wednesbury, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bescot Stadium · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Brunswick Park is located in Sandwell, West Midlands, with the postcode WS10 9HH. The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Brunswick Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Managed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in Wednesbury, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5566°, -2.0089°.
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Summary from the official site
Brunswick Park is a public park in Wednesbury, originally opened in 1887, featuring open lawns, a children's playground, and facilities for sports like BMX and basketball. The park also hosts community events and has historical features such as a Victorian bandstand and a memorial for war animals.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Brunswick Park is a public park in Wednesbury, in West Midlands, England, about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) east of the town centre. It is owned and operated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. It was opened in 1887, and is listed Grade II in Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens.
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Background
History
The site was purchased in 1886 by Wednesbury Urban District Council from the Patent Shaft and Axletree Company, and was named after the company's Brunswick Ironworks. It was designed by William Barron, known particularly for his work in the grounds of Elvaston Castle. His other works include Abbey Park, Leicester, which a committee from Wednesbury visited before he was commissioned to create the park. Brunswick Park was opened on 21 June 1887 by the Mayor of Wednesbury, Richard Williams, to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The area of the park is 8 ha. The main entrance is on Wood Green Road, which is the western boundary of the park; the lodge, of 1887, is adjacent to the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5566, -2.0089
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS10 9HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tipton and Wednesbury
- Phone
- 07946 346531
- Established
- 1887
- Nearest railway station
- Bescot Stadium — 1.4 km
- Opening
- | website = {{URL|http://friendsofbrunswickpark.co.uk/}}
- Official site
- friendsofbrunswickpark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q123700061 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brunswick Park, Wednesbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brunswick Park - geograph.org.uk - 1265769.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brunswick Park?
- Brunswick Park is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS10 9HH), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Brunswick Park?
- Brunswick Park — public park in Wednesbury, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Brunswick Park?
- The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS10 9HH.
- When was Brunswick Park built?
- Built or established in 1887.
- Who runs Brunswick Park?
- Brunswick Park is operated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Is Brunswick Park a listed building?
- Brunswick Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Brunswick Park free to visit?
- Yes, Brunswick Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brunswick Park?
- The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS10 9HH.