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Wolverhampton is in the West Midlands county of England.Whilst Wolverhampton isn't well known as a tourist attraction, those visiting friends at the University of Wolverhampton, enjoying a football match at the famous Molineux Stadium or attending a concert at one of the fine local music venues will probably be pleasantly surprised by what this city has to offer.
- GeoffNorfolk. Norfolk, UK96 contributions. A must do experience. Was given this trip as a Christmas present. The museum is superbly run and we had a very enjoyable day looking at the aircraft and the various exhibits.
- Julie F. Stafford, UK5 contributions. Truly magical afternoon. Animals are happy and very well looked after. Keepers were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
- Jessica S. Wolverhampton, UK19 contributions. Beautiful house and gardens, fun for kids too! Wightwick Manor and gardens is a great family day out for all ages.
- Laura H. 2 contributions. The story of Charles II. We visited Mosley Hall after going to Boscobel house following the story of King Charles II. We went on the guided tour with Peter and he was very good, extremely informative and we came away knowing alot.
- Wightwick Manor
- Bantock House Museum and Park
- Raf Museum Cosford
- David Austin Roses
- Moseley Old Hall
- West Park
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Baggeridge Country Park
- Northycote Farm
A glorious snapshot of the late-19th-century Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic movements, Wightwick Manor is a must-see National Trust house. In the half-timbered Vernacular style, Wightwick Manor was ordered by Theodore Mander, a rich Wolverhampton industrialist and built in two phases between 1887 and 1893. The foremost artists and designers of the A...
In 50 acres of grounds, this country house dates from the 1730s, but was given its last major update at the start of the 20th century. At that time it was owned by the Bantocks, an eminent family of entrepreneurs. Their last heir was Thomas Bantock, a two-time mayor of Wolverhampton who donated the estate to the town when he passed away in 1938. Th...
Anyone fascinated by aviation, both military and civilian, will be in heaven at this museum at the Royal Air Force base in Cosford. In four sizeable hangars (Hangar One, Test Flight, War in the Air and Cold War), the exhibitions deal with the entire history of aviation. At Test Flight you’ll see experimental planes and prototypes that you won’t fin...
The internationally-acclaimed rose breeder David Austin has bred a catalogue of rose cultivars, which like modern roses flower repeatedly, but also have the scent and aesthetics of old garden roses like damasks and gallicas. David Austin roses is a combined plant centre and rose garden that Austin founded in the 1950s. That garden is the ultimate s...
This marvellous Elizabethan house is one of two properties on our list that served as a refuge for Charles II following the Royalists’ defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The heir to the throne had to bide his time before escaping to France, hiding in trees and disguising himself as a farm labourer and servant. Charles arrived at the back do...
An archetypal Victorian urban park, West Park was inaugurated in 1881 and still has some beautiful architecture from the period. The bandstand followed soon after, in 1882, and is now Grade II-listed, while the lakeside conservatory followed in 1896. This opens to the public from Thursday to Sunday. Both buildings set a delightful scene in the summ...
In a Neoclassical purpose-built venue, constructed from Bath stone in 1884, Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a collection that punches above its weight. Many of its works were donated by industrialist art patrons. The most valuable work is Peace and Plenty Binding the Arrows of War (1614), by the Flemish master Abraham Janssens. As the galleries main ...
When this post was written in summer 2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) were riding the crest of a wave. The club had just won a promotion to the Premier League after a dominant season helmed by Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo and powered by bright young midfielder Rúben Neves, also Portuguese. For the last 15 years the club has flitted bet...
Four miles south of the centre of Wolverhampton is 150-acres of woods, meadows, marsh and water on hilly ground at the gateway to the Black Country. The southernmost tracts of Baggeridge Country Park overlap with the neighbouring Himley Park and were plotted by Capability Brown. When the weather’s good Baggeridge Country Park is somewhere for famil...
A local family favourite, Northycote Farm is a free animal attraction around a 16th-century Tudor house. In the paddocks and aviaries are pigs, Shropshire sheep, Norfolk black turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, chickens and geese. The farm puts on a lively calendar of events and celebrations, from the Harvest Festival in autumn, to spooky goings-on at Ha...
May 20, 2024 · 27 Mander Centre. The Mander Centre is an indoor mall in Wolverhampton that houses a variety of retailers selling clothing, footwear, and electronics. It also features a department store and casual eateries. Spanning over 600,000 square feet, this shopping center is located in the heart of the city.
Apr 27, 2022 · Things to Do in Wolverhampton, England: See Tripadvisor's 89,863 traveller reviews and photos of Wolverhampton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wolverhampton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- The top attractions to visit in Wolverhampton are: Wightwick Manor and Gardens David Austin Roses Moseley Old Hall Wild Zoological Park Grand Theat...
- The best outdoor activities in Wolverhampton according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Wild Zoological Park Wightwick Manor and Gardens David Austin...
- The most popular things to do in Wolverhampton with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Wild Zoological ParkWightwick Manor and Garden...
Apr 22, 2024 · This manor house was built in the late 1800s in the Neo-Elizabethan style. Its beautiful architecture and interior design make it a popular tourist attraction, ranking it as one of the fun places for days out in the West Midlands. The house contains many priceless antiques and furnishings from Victorian times.
Apr 7, 2024 · Contents. Things to Do in Wolverhampton. 1 | Visit Wolverhampton Art Gallery. 2 | Stroll Around West Park. 3 | Watch a Show at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. 4 | Visit Wightwick Manor. 5 | Visit Moseley Old Hall. 6 | Visit Bantock House and Park. 7 | Take a Walk Along the Canal.
