Wolverhampton City guide, including Wolverhampton Hotels
- By:Maria Williams Williams
Wolverhampton is a wonderful city steeped in history and tradition.
With so many places to go and entertainment to enjoy you will never be
without something to do.
Places of interest
Wolverhampton’s list of places of interest is vast as there is so much
to see. Whatever your interest are you sure to find somewhere in and
around Wolverhampton. There are so many interesting buildings from
different eras that are enriched with tradition. If history is not your
thing, there are also art galleries as well as the light house media
centre for anyone interested in television production.
- Bantock House and Park – Located just outside the Wolverhampton
city centre, this grade II listed house is a great visit for any
passionate historian. Once inside you were discover the story of this
19th century house and how the Bantock family use to live 100 years
ago. This is a great place for the whole family to enjoy, with
activities for the children all through the house.
- Bilston Craft Gallery and Museum – The gallery host craft
exhibitions with workshops and events.
- Wightwick Manor – This Victorian family house gives a great
understanding of life during that era.
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery – If you enjoy contemporary art then this
is the galley for you. It has gained a reputation for showcasing
thought provoking exhibitions, and workshops and events. Opens Monday
to Saturday 10am to 5pm.
- Light House Media Centre – This independent cinema video production
facility is a great attraction for anyone interested in television and
film production. It holds talks, exhibitions, training courses,
conferences and special events.
Things to do
Wolverhampton is a city where you will need to spend a few days to
experience all of the recreational activities afforded to you. With so
many activities it’s hard to know where to start. Whatever your
interests are this list should start you on your way to getting the
most out of Wolverhampton.
- Shopping – Wolverhampton has a mixture of chain stores and
independent shops to meet everyone’s needs. The city centre has been
improved making it safer to shop. There are two shopping centres,
Mander and Wulfrun, which have a large range of national and local
shops plus a food court.
- Light Rail System (Metro) – Travelling across Wolverhampton
couldn’t be simpler with the light rail system. The electrically
powered tram system is designed to solve the congestion problem, and
help bring people from outside into the city centre. The relaxing and
comfortable ride is a great way to enjoy the scenery.
- Wolverhampton City Show – Come and enjoy the Wolverhampton City
show this summer at West Park. This two day event is a fun-filled
weekend that is ideal for all the family. You can enjoy anything from a
Sheep-Shearing display to badge making for the kids. Live music is also
on offer for anymore who likes to just sit back and relax to some music
and sun. Each year even more attractions are added, so it is definitely
something not to be missed.
- Molineux football stadium – Take a trip to the Molineux football
stadium to enjoy some championship football. Join in with the locals to
cheer on the mighty wolves.
- Aldersley Leisure Centre – If you fancy taking part in some
physical activities then the Aldersley Leisure Centre is the place to
go. This newly built multi-events centre offers anything from
Athletics, five-a-side football to volleyball.
- Bliston Leisure centre - If you are more of a water baby then the
Bliston Leisure centre will be right up your alley. This centre has a
main pool and a small pool for the children. The centre has swimming
lessons, plus fun sessions to put the enjoyment in swimming. It’s a
great place for parents to take there children, as parents and toddler
sessions are also available.
Food & Drink
Wolverhampton prides itself on the diversity of restaurant offerings it
provides. All types of foods are available in this buzzing city
including Chinese, Indian, Greek, Thai, Spanish, Mexican and Italian,
as well as the usual fast-food outlets. Whatever your tastes are, you
will be catered for in Wolverhampton.
- Ristorante Romagna – Lovely Italian restaurant with an A La Carte
& Table d'hote menu. English food is also available.
- House of Canton Restaurant and Takeaway – This Cantonese restaurant