Wolverhampton Travel Guide

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Moseley Old Hall

Moseley Old Hall, Wolverhampton

 Andrew_W_K Says:  About 4 miles north of the city is the Elizabethan farmhouse of Moseley now a National Trust property. King Charles II is said to have hidden here after the battle of Worcester in 1651 during the English Civil War. The house is open at weekends and limited days during the... 

Bratch Locks

Bratch Locks, Wolverhampton

 Andrew_W_K Says:  About 6 miles west of the city in the village of Wombourne are the Bratch Locks. An impressive set of three locks on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal complete with toll house that was opened in 1772. It's a popular spot with walkers, fishermen and familys at... 

Civic Centre

Civic Centre, Wolverhampton

 bonio Says:  As I said earlier the purpose of our trip was to see a New Order gig here. It's an excellent place to watch live music, there's plenty of standing room and just a small balcony with seats, I'll stand every time, not so many places allow it now though - why is that? 

Wolverhampton City Show

Wolverhampton City Show, Wolverhampton

 Jannice48 Says:  The Wolverhampton City Show which is held once a year in the West Park is now one of the most popular summertime events in the Midlands. It was my first visit to the Park since I was a little girl even though I don't live too far away, so it was a very nostalgic and... 

West Park Wolverhampton

West Park Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

 Jannice48 Says:  The West park in Wolverhampton has been named as one of the best in the country in the first ever guide to the United Kingdoms most impressive green spaces and the Royal Horticultural Society Good Parks Guide states it is on the finest Victorian parks in England. The book is... 

Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show 2006

Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show 2006, Wolverhampton

 Jannice48 Says:  The Cosford Air show is an event that happens every June and is well worth the visit if you are interested. It is known to be one of the most popular and successful events in the British aviation calendar. There is lots going on during the day and something for everyone to... 

black country museum

black country museum, Wolverhampton

 acepups Says:  Gives visiters an idea about how people in the black country lived in the past. As you walk round you go into a house and it is like going into someones home. There is someone there baking or cleaning or just having a drink. As soon as you step into the museum you step back... 

Hotels  

York Hotel

 1 Review and 29 Opinions  Just a 10 minute walk (short bus or taxi ride) into the centre. Very comfortable hotel, friendly and... 

The Goldthorn Hotel & Leisure Club

 1 Review and 123 Opinions  A wonderful find during our visit in the area for the Crufts dog show. We didn't get off to a great... 

Restaurants  

The Westacre: Serves lovely Food

The Westacre: Serves lovely Food, Wolverhampton

 Jannice48 Says:  It has been a long time since I had been in the Westacre the last time being about 5 years ago with my friends from work and it has improved a lot since my last visit. The Westacre have special nights on ranging from Quiz Nights, Curry Nights and Grill Nights. All the meals... 

The Mitre: Great Food

The Mitre: Great Food, Wolverhampton

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Habib: Tasty curry

Habib: Tasty curry, Wolverhampton

 bonio Says:  City centre curryhouse, not too far from the Civic Centre so, ideal for us. First ones in early on a Sunday evening, attentive service and a good quality curry. Mrs Bonio especially impressed with her vegetarian thali. 

The Queens: Cantonese Restaurant

The Queens: Cantonese Restaurant, Wolverhampton

 Maggies Says:  It was all deliciuos and I'm convinced that the fact that I was starving had nothing to do with it. It was just excellent chinese, all of it, and they serve it really quick. Well, they served it into my car parked just outside in only few minutes.This is the list what I can... 

Nightlife  

Local pubs: Bonio's good beer guide

Local pubs: Bonio's good beer guide, Wolverhampton

 bonio Says:  We managed to visit a couple of pubs, both sold recommendable beer. They were:-Combermere Arms on Tettenhall Road, handily between the centre and our hotel, then,Posada, right in the centre, a good pint of Landlord for me. 

Wolverhampton Civic Hall: The Civic

Wolverhampton Civic Hall: The Civic, Wolverhampton

 DUNK67 Says:  We went to watch Paul Weller play at the Civic, he was absolutely superb and pulled out an excellent non-stop performance packed with songs from his days in The Jam, The Style Council and his solo days.The Civic Hall itself is a small compact venue with standing in front of... 

Transportation  

Midland Metro Tram

Midland Metro Tram, Wolverhampton

 Jannice48 Says:  The Metro the first tram to run in the West Midlands for over 40 years was opened in the summer of 1999. It runs from Wolverhampton to Snow Hill in Birmingham City Centre. The system was designed to reduce traffice congestion and pollution in the West Midlands. It is very... 

Wolverhampton Railway Station

Wolverhampton Railway Station, Wolverhampton

 Galahad Says:  June 2004 The railway station is being being improved. A fourth through platform is being built in order to improve the train access into the station and reduce the queues of trains to get into the station. At the same time a new footbridge and passenger lifts are being... 

Midland Metro to Birmingham

Midland Metro to Birmingham, Wolverhampton

 Galahad Says:  The current service is a tram every 8 minutes on Wolverhampton's only tram service, from the Bus Station to Snow Hill Railway Station in Birmingham via West Bromwich. The entire service is above ground . The route is 12.6 miles long with 23 stops (only 6 in Birmingham) and... 

Virgin trains travelling at 125mph

Virgin trains travelling at 125mph, Wolverhampton

 Galahad Says:  From 20.12.03 Virgin will start to run some of their new electric Pendlino trains on the Euston to Wolverhampton service. These are the new 140mph tilting trains, but initially they will not be exceeding 125mph.10.1.2004 This service will soon be extended to Glasgow 

Off The Beaten Path  

How to feel tipsy without having a drink

How to feel tipsy without having a drink, Wolverhampton

 Jannice48 Says:  I have put the Crooked House on the off the beaten track instead of places to visit because that is exactly where it is. Situated off the Himley Road down Crooked House Lane which is narrow in places that you have to pull over to let the cars pass coming in the opposite... 

Sports & Outdoors  

The Wanderers

The Wanderers, Wolverhampton

 DUNK67 Says:  Name Wolverhampton Wanderers Nickname Wolves, Wanderers Stadium Molineux League Play In The Championship Honours Home Kit Old gold shirts, black shirts, old gold socks. Away Kit Wolverhampton Wanderers have just been relegated from the English... 

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 I was born in Wolverhampton and live in the area of Tettenhall. Wolverhampton is an industrial, commercial and University City in the borough of West Midlands, traditionally it is part of the county... 

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Bonio's day in Wolverhampton

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 There's always been a reason why I could not see a New Order gig, until now. Finally caught up with them at the Civic Hall, Oct 2006, excellent, lived up to expectations. We stopped over for the night... 

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 I personally don't find Wolverhampton a very attractive town. 

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 As someone who worked for 18 years in Wolverhampton I can say with some authority that there isn't much to attract the tourists. Having only been granted city status around 10 years ago there are no... 

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THE BIRCHY'S DO WOLVERHAMPTON

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 This was just a place to stay in a good hotel with good rail connections to the NEC outside the Birmingham central area. To see the current weather and the 10 day forecast for Wolverhampton click... 

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