Parks · West Midlands
Walsall Arboretum
Walsall Arboretum — Victorian public park located close to Walsall town centre in the West Midlands of England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Walsall Arboretum is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Victorian public park located close to Walsall town centre in the West Midlands of England". Coordinates: 52.5880°, -1.9670°.
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Walsall Arboretum is a Victorian public park located close to Walsall town centre in the West Midlands of England. Part of the park and surrounding housing are covered by the Arboretum conservation area. In the early 2010s, the park has undergone a major restoration and redevelopment programme funded largely by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Background
History
In 1848, John Eglington, a local surveyor, valued the estate at £160,000. In the 1860s, E. A. Foden first mooted the idea of turning the estate into a park and in 1871, the Walsall Arboretum and Lake Company was formed and issued a prospectus for shareholders describing the principal features. In 1873, a lease was drawn up for the creating of a park and the flooding of more land. The Arboretum was officially opened on 4 May 1874 by Lady Hatherton. The park consisted of two lakes, two lodges, a boathouse, bandstand, several summerhouses, a tree lined promenade, space for dancing, a flagpole, croquet lawns and a cricket ground. On 20 May 1875, severe weather caused extensive damage to the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5880, -1.9670
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS1 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall — 1.3 km
- Official site
- go.walsall.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7963765 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Walsall Arboretum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walsall Arboretum?
- Walsall Arboretum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS1 2QJ), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- Who owns Walsall Arboretum?
- Walsall Arboretum is owned by Walsall Council.
- Is Walsall Arboretum free to visit?
- Yes, Walsall Arboretum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walsall Arboretum?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS1 2QJ.