Exploring Sandwell

There’s a wealth of fun things to explore in Sandwell.

 

We are at the heart of the West Midlands in the Black Country, long-known for its industrial heritage. But we’re also home to 1,200 hectares of award-winning parks, playing fields and open spaces.

 

Unexpected, perhaps, but they all add up to a range of green spaces to discover – from our ‘jewel in the crown’ Sandwell Valley in West Bromwich to nature reserves dotted all over the borough.

 

And then we have a variety of other leisure time opportunities to explore from shopping, places to eat and stay and historic museums, landmarks and attractions.

Sandwell Valley

Whether your interests lie in walking, birdwatching, sports or just being in the great outdoors, you are sure to find something to do in the award-winning Sandwell Valley Country Park.

Sandwell Parks

We're proud to have 11 Green Flag-awarded parks and green spaces offering lots for you and your family to enjoy. Explore the natural beauty of our parks, countryside and farms.

Sandwell museums

Sandwell's museum service has a range of different sites - all full of surprises - across the borough. Most of them are free to visit, hosting a range of activities and experiences for you to discover.

Canals and waterways

Discover the waterways of Sandwell and the Black Country and enjoy all that they have to offer.

Leisure centres

We have ten leisure centres across our six towns with facilities to suit everyone’s needs - including gyms, swimming pools and outdoor playing fields.

Walking and cycle trails

Explore Sandwell by walking the borough's extensive network of canals and open spaces. There's also an excellent cycling network and all tourist destinations have cycle parking facilities.

Shopping

You'll find an exiting mix of independent and high street brands in Sandwell - all easily accessible by car and public transport.

Eating Out

Sandwell has a whole host of interesting places to eat out - from trendy sit-down restaurants and bars to popular takeaways all conveniently located on your doorstep.

Getting Around

Sandwell has great road and rail connections to every part of the UK, with fantastic bus and tram links across the Black Country and into Birmingham.

NAture Reserves

Nature Reserves are special places for wildlife and give people the chance to get close to nature, and increase their enjoyment and understanding of the natural world.

Sandwell Libraries

Sandwell libraries are busy community hubs offering much more than just borrowing books. They are used by community groups, for art exhibitions, craft clubs, children’s holiday activities, for gigs, drama and dance.

Just Youth

A free interactive online listings guide designed for young people by young people. Registered users can post reviews and comments, make new friends, and publish their own events.

Other nearby attractions

Black Country Living Museum
Cadbury World
Dudley Canal Trust
Dudley Zoological Gardens
RSPB Sandwell Valley
West Bromwich Albion FC

 

 

 

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