West Park, Wolverhampton

West Park is a fine example of a Victorian municipal park and was one of the finest in the country to set a trend for the provision of areas for specific sporting activities (originally bowls, archery and cricket). The park is considered to be one of the best, unspoilt examples of a Victorian park left in England and is Wolverhampton's premier open space. The park is 17 hectares (roughly 43 acres) in area (including its lake) and provides a beautifully landscaped green space within a ten minute walk of Wolverhampton city centre. It also provides significant amenity value to the city's population and to visitors. The park serves as the premier venue for events in the city, as well as providing the local community with their recreational space. West Park is a great venue for a range of activities at low or no cost. A picnic in the park is something the whole family can enjoy. A range of other facilities to enjoy across the age ranges includes: tennis courts Chalet tearooms boating lake children's play area bowling green putting green disabled access Guide dogs welcomed Additionally, the magnificent, heated, Victorian conservatory which houses a plant collection gathered from around the world, can be viewed between 10am and 4pm daily, year round. The park frequently plays host to events, both large and small including weekly summer brass band concerts on the restored bandstand and countless events, walks and activities organised and run by the on-site Ranger Service. http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/westpark Image courtesy of rainbowwind (c) (Flickr)