Wolverhampton

The history of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton used to be an industrial town and it serves as a service sector today. The mines have changed into parks now and the mansions and their possessions belong to local councils and the National Trust at this moment. Wightwick Manor is one of the National Trust houses. The house was built on orders of a rich industrialist in the nineteenth century and was used as a storage for arts and crafts, which mainly consisted of paintings. The next owners of the house took care of the house and added on to the collection.

Another house that contains different kinds of arts and crafts, like toys, porcelain and jewellery, is the Bantock House Museum and Park. This museum is special, because you’ll retrieve a homey feeling when you are wandering through the house and sit on the sofas. The last house you should absolutely visit is the Mosely Old Hall, which has got an impressive history. The house was used as a refuge for King Charles II. Tours of the house are provided where they will give a report of his refuge and how he was forced to escape.

The nature of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton also offers beautiful gardens and parks where you can peacefully walk through. The David Austin Roses is believed to be one of the most beautiful rose gardens in the world and was founded by David Austin in the 1950s. Around 700, varieties of roses occurred in the garden, and this got divided into sections. Every section demonstrates a different style. West Park is still full of impressive Victorian architecture and brings you right back into the nineteenth century. To make the feeling complete, you are given the option to embark a rowboat and float over the lake. If you are still up for taking a look into the past, you should stop at the Willenhall Memorial Park. This park was erected in 1920 to honour the First World War dead and are located on former mines.

Discover the city of Wolverhampton

There is enough to explore in the city of Wolverhampton. Besides, Wolverhampton wouldn’t be an English city, if you can’t simply enjoy a cold beer in a typical English pub. The city also offers activities that have nothing to do with the past and where you can relax and enjoy yourselves. Think for example about visiting the oldest theatre of Wolverhampton, ‘The Grand Theatre’. Here you can watch performances like dance acts, musicals and comedy shows. Enough to experience in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ town!