Towns & cities · West Midlands
Walsall Wood
Walsall Wood — village in West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brownhills West · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Walsall Wood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 13,207 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6277°, -1.9301°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Walsall Wood is a suburban village in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, in the West Midlands county, England. It is midway between the towns of Aldridge and Brownhills, as well as Walsall and Lichfield.
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Background
History
In the late-18th century and early-19th century, the workers of Walsall Wood were primarily involved in the mining of limestone. In 1864, the population of the settlement expanded as Walsall Wood Colliery was opened, as well as another colliery in nearby Shelfield. The Walsall Wood Colliery purchased the Pelsall Colliery from Pelsall Coal & Iron Co. in 1894. The opening of the Walsall Wood Colliery saw the establishment of the first public services, including a police station and a post office. The mine was closed in 1964 when the supply of accessible coal had been exhausted. In 2010 a memorial pithead designed by artist Luke Perry was erected to commemorate the village's mining heritage.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6277, -1.9301
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS9 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldridge-Brownhills
- Population
- 13,207
- Nearest railway station
- Brownhills West — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1026645 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Walsall Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Walsall Wood Panorama.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Walsall Wood People
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Walsall Wood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Walsall Wood Pithead Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Shireoak Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Castle Old Fort
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Wyrley and Essington Canal
Canals · 1.5 km
Aston Manor Transport Museum
Museums · 1.8 km
Pit Mound
Viewpoints · 2.0 km
Great Charles Street Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.2 km
Grove Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Brownhills Miner
Heritage railway stations · 2.3 km
Walsall Wood is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 13,207. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 13,207
- Constituency
- Aldridge-Brownhills
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Walsall Wood
154 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Walsall Wood →
📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Aldridge Youth Theatre
Aldridge Youth Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Annunciation Church
Annunciation Church — church in Walsall, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · West Midlands
Barnetts Lane Cemetery
Barnetts Lane Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Cemeteries · West Midlands
Bloxwich Cemetery
Bloxwich Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bloxwich War Memorial
Bloxwich War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Bourne Pool
Bourne Pool — former mill pool in Aldridge, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Brownhills Miner
Brownhills Miner — Public artwork (statue) by John McKenna.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bundy clock
Bundy clock is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Canals · West Midlands
Cannock Extension Canal
Cannock Extension Canal is a canal in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Chasewater
Chasewater — reservoir in Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Fishley Church
Fishley Church is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · West Midlands
Great Charles Street Cemetery
Great Charles Street Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
John Henry Carless VC
John Henry Carless VC is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Market Cross
Market Cross is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · West Midlands
Mellish Road Methodist Chapel
Mellish Road Methodist Chapel — building in Walsall, England, now demolished.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Merrion's Wood
Merrion's Wood — woodland nature reserve in Walsall, England.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Merrion’s Wood
Merrion’s Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Pelsall Cenotaph
Pelsall Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve
Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · West Midlands
Pelsall Parish Church Graveyard
Pelsall Parish Church Graveyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Walsall Wood People
Walsall Wood People — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Walsall Wood War Memorial
Walsall Wood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Walsall Wood Pithead Monument
Walsall Wood Pithead Monument — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Shireoak Hill
Shireoak Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 188 m.
Vineyards · West Midlands
Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation
Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Vineyards · West Midlands
Castle Old Fort
Castle Old Fort — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Walsall Wood
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
The Paddock Certificated Site
The Paddock Certificated Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
George Hotel
George Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Best Western.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club
Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Turf Tavern Public House And Attached Brewhouse
The Turf Tavern Public House And Attached Brewhouse in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Romping Cat
The Romping Cat — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Fox & Hounds
Fox & Hounds — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 6Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bull's Head
The Bull's Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · West Midlands
Lichfield House
Lichfield House — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 5Restaurants · West Midlands
Thai Rainbow
Thai Rainbow — a restaurant in england west midlands.
More towns in this region
📷 5Towns & cities · West Midlands
Colton
Colton — village and civil parish in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walsall Wood?
- Walsall Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS9 9AZ), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- What is Walsall Wood?
- Walsall Wood — village in West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Walsall Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Brownhills West, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS9 9AZ.
- Is Walsall Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Walsall Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walsall Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Brownhills West, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS9 9AZ.