Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton is in the West Midlands, England.

Whilst Wolverhampton isn't well known as a tourist attraction, those visiting friends at the University, 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.

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Get in

Wolverhampton's is easily accessible from most parts of the country, with regular train services from London, Birmingham, Manchester Liverpool and Bristol. Although Wolverhampton does have its own small airport, most scheduled flights arrive at Birmingham Airport, which can be reached in just 30 minutes by direct train.

Get around

The suburbs of Wolverhampton are easily accessible by an excellent network of buses and Midland Metro trams.

See

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street - home to one of the best collections of Pop Art in the UK, including works by Andy Warhol.
  • West Park - a fine example of a Victorian park close to the city center, with a recently refurbished bandstand, conservatory and lake.
  • Wightwick Manor, Wightwick Bank off the A454 Bridgnorth Road. The 19th century home of the Mander family.
  • Boscobel House - a timber-framed house, most famous for the 'Royal Oak' where Charles I hid to evade capture after his defeat in the civil war.
  • Moseley Old Hall - 17th century house and another refuge of Charles I.
  • The 14th century Church of St Peter, Cheapside

Do

  • Wolverhampton Race Course - the UK's first all-weather floodlit horse racing venue.

Buy

While Wolverhampton's shopping facilities are more limited than the Bull Ring in nearby Birmingham and the enormous Merry Hill Centre, the newly refurbished Wulfrun and Mander shopping centers are home to all of the usual high street chains and the enormous Beatties department store is unrivalled in the region.

Eat

A visit to Wolverhampton wouldn't be complete without trying a curry from one of the many Indian restaurants located in and around the city center. Of particular note is the award-winning Bilash Tandoori on Cheapside.

Drink

Wolverhampton's nightlife has improved considerably since the city's polytechnic became a university in the early 1990s. In addition to a wide choice of bars and clubs, centered around Lichfield Street and Queen Street, its live music scene is unrivalled by many larger cities in the UK. The main music venues include the Civic Hall, Wulfrun Hall and Little Civic on North Street in the city center, and the Robin 2 (near Bilston Central metro station)

Sleep

  • Britannia, Lichfield Street. A reasonably priced hotel located close to the railway station.
  • Novotel, Middle Cross. Part of the well-known chain and just 5 minutes walk from the city center.
  • Connaught, Tettenhall Road. 20 minutes walk from the city center, and conveniently located for Molineux Stadium and West Park.
  • The Mount, Mount Road, Tettenhall Wood. Luxury hotel in a leafy suburb approx 4km from the city center.
  • Holiday Inn, Dunstall Park. Part of the leisure complex at Wolverhampton's racecourse.

Get out

Wolverhampton is just a few miles from the countryside of Shropshire. Nearby places to visit include Ironbridge Gorge, Weston Park and the market town of Bridgnorth.

Famous faces

Mass acclaimed singer Beverley Knight was born in the Pendeford area of the city. The soul diva is a regular attendee of the Molineux Stadium where her beloved Wolves play.

External links

Wolverhampton City Council's Website


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