Car Hire Wolverhampton - Mini guide to Wolverhampton

Situated in the west of England, close to the border with Wales and in a hilly region knows as The Black Country, Wolverhampton is a city with a fascinating heritage, stunning architecture and plenty of entertainment options.

The town centre is littered with beautiful buildings. One of the most attractive is St Peter’s Collegiate Church, whose high red stone tower is lit up at night. On Lichfield Street, The Wolverhampton Art Gallery is a stunning example of 19th Century architecture. Built from Bath sandstone with impressive red granite columns and friezes depicting the arts, the gallery houses a renowned Pop Art collection alongside its Victorian and Georgian collections. Another major attraction is Mosely Old Hall, an Elizabethan house with interesting 17th C garden and famous as a one time hiding place for Charles II.

Most attractions a within the town’s ring road. Near to the Gallery, also on Lichfield Street, is the The Grand Theatre (1894), another beautiful building whose interior boasts highly ornate plaster work and chandeliers, and is the venue for a wide range of drama, concerts and dance. For shopping, there are a number of pedestrainised streets, including Dudley Street where you’ll find a range of high street stores, and the wonderful indoor and outdoor markets on Salop Street.

For entertainment, in addition to the usual range of pubs, bars and restaurants, and cinemas, much of the town’s nightlife centres around the Civic and Walrun Halls, both major venues for touring bands as well as hosts for a number of dynamic club nights.

It’s well worth hiring and car and exploring the surrounding towns and countryside. Nearby is Wightwick Manor, a fascinating Victorian House where the influence of William Morris can be seen in the beautiful decorations. The gardens of the house also make a lovely picnic spot. Further to the west are the lovely Shropshire hills, a great place for hiking.

Wolverhampton is just a few miles west of Birmingham, whose international airport offers connections to cities world-wide.

The major suburbs in Wolverhampton are: Bradmore, Blakenhall, Bushbury, Merry Hill, Moseley Village, Oxley, Pendeford, Penn and Tettenhall Wood.