This rural retreat at the heart of Walsall town centre opened in 1874. It spans 170 acres and includes Hatherton Lake, the country park and the extension. The park includes gardens, green spaces,...

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.

Ideal for walking, playing, fishing in the great lake, dog walkers and nature lovers. No matter what time of year the gardens always look superb. There's also a lakeside cafe for refreshments. Walsall pride is held in the extension in August. Remembrance day is …

Located in the vibrant city of Walsall, the Walsall Arboretum offers 74.5 acres of stunning natural beauty, making it the ideal destination for walkers and runners seeking a picturesque and peaceful environment.

Walsall Arboretum is one of the finest public parks in the Black Country. It has many attractive features including two large lakes, a variety of landscapes, sporting facilities, and children’s play areas.

The Walsall Arboretum and Lake Company, formed in 1871, leased three hectares of land and constructed two lakes, a boathouse, a bandstand and two lodges. The arboretum opened for business in 1874, and a bicycle track was soon added.

Over the years, the Arboretum has transformed alongside the community it serves, morphing from a limestone mine in the 1830s to a green lung recognised as an ancient tree site today. In this...

The Arboretum is Walsall’s premier park, located within half a mile of Walsall Town Centre. Comprising of some 170 acres, the Arboretum is one of the oldest parks in the Borough opening in 1874 and is listed Grade II on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest maintained by English Heritage.

A local resident on a local walk through one of Walsall's great parks. The Walsall arboretum. Well known in the past for holding the Walsall Illuminations. Sadly no longer held. Ideal for walking, playing, fishing in the great lake, dog walkers and nature lovers. No matter what time of year the gardens always look superb.

Walsall Arboretum is a public park in the Walsall Town Centre and offers a rural escape in the heart of town that dates to the Victorian era. The park even today offers Victorian charm and has been a local landmark since 1874.