WALSALL

OVERVIEW

Walsall is a large market town in the West Midlands, England. Geographically It is 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton, and 9 miles from Lichfield. Back in the day, Walsall was famous for manufacturing leather; you can learn more about this at the Walsall Leather Museum.

Fun Fact: It still manufactures the Queen’s handbags and saddles for the Royal family. The town has art galleries, a historical lock-maker’s cottage, an enamel craft Centre, and more to offer to its visitors. If you are planning to visit Walsall by taxi then the closest airport is Birmingham International Airport. It will take you around 30min via M6 to reach Walsall and 45 min via A45/Coventry road.

EXPLORING WALSALL

Walsall is underrated on the tourist radar; it actually has great sightseeing spots and incredible hotels. If you are planning a trip then you can find great deals on the following hotels:

• Travelodge Walsall
• Premier Inn Walsall
• Village Hotel Walsall
• Holiday Inn Walsall

MUST VISIT 

WALSALL LEATHER MUSEUM

Here you will find vintage saddles, bags, shoes, gloves, and other leather accessories, along with antique tools.

WALSALL ARBORETUM

Fall in love with nature by visiting this park. It has around 10000 trees and shrub species scattered across 80 acres of land.

THE NEW ART GALLERY WALSALL

It was built to house the sensational Garman Ryan Collection, made up of paintings, sketches, prints, and sculptures by masters like van Gogh, Monet, Camille Corot, Renoir, Turner, and Constable.

THE LOCKSMITH’S HOUSE, WILLENHALL

It is a working-class family home, preserved as it was around 100 years ago when it was the residence of the Hodson Family, and a two-story workshop in the back yard. Don’t forget to check out the different handmade locks collection when you visit!

WALSALL FC

The local football team is called ‘The Saddlers’ and why not? Since Walsall was super popular for leather making only! If you fancy watching ‘The Saddlers’ take to the field you can buy tickets up to four weeks before the fixture.

247 TAXI WALSALL

247 taxi service offers timely and reliable airport transfers in the UK. If you’re looking for a top-quality local taxi to Walsall, reaching your destination was never this easy and hassle-free! We provide a world-class online taxi service and our booking system allows you to pre-book and get a quote simultaneously. Our rides are cost-effective and will definitely suit your budget. You can also avail our cheap quotes by staying up to date with our discount schemes.

Please note that our Walsall airport taxi service has a wide range of vehicle choices with extremely professional drivers for your comfort. 247 cars offer anything and everything from a luxurious, standard to an MPV. Our Walsall taxi numbers are operational around the clock and will assist you with booking, complaints, or queries.

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