Advertisement

The New Art Gallery Walsall

Gallery Square (Parking at nearby Crown Wharf retail park, max. stay 4hrs.), Tuesday to Saturday 10AM - 5PM, Sunday 11AM - 4PM, Monday Closed. Permanent home of the Garman-Ryan collection comprising extensive works of Jacob Epstein plus works from Monet, Constable, Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt. Temporary exhibitions change regularly (check website for what's on). Interactive activities are available to keep kids interested. Great building, great art, great price.

Walsall F.C.

The Banks's Stadium, Bescot Crescent (Access to the ground can be made from j9 of the M6, or via trains thats run between Birmingham New Street and Walsall (N.B. only a selection of trains will stop at Bescot Stadium)), Games usually kick-off at 3PM Saturday. Currently plying their trade in League 1, the saddlers command a loyal following around 4000. The current team is a mix of youth and experience and enjoyed promotion in the 06/07 season. The football on show isn't always top notch but the balti pies are excellent.

Walsall Lock Museum

Walsall (12mi/19km north west of Birmingham) boasts a unique Lock Museum, the only such museum in England. The exhibits, some dating from as early as the 16th century, are drawn from all over the world.

January - March
September - November

Information not available

Advertisement