Brownhills Map

Detailed Street Map of Brownhills West Midlands & Guide to the Area

Brownhills Map West Midlands: Interactive map of Brownhills, displaying the town situated in the county of West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Brownhills area and a Brownhills town centre map, showing Brownhills Community Association.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Brownhills map are: Tesco Superstore, Brownhills Community Centre, The Swan Pub, Co-op Food, Aldi, Silver Court Café, Brownhills Methodist Church, Wyrley and Essington Canal, Jigger statue, Smithy's Forge, Barclays Bank, Howdles Lane Medical Practice, Clayhanger Surgery, St James Church, Brownhills Library, Brownhills School, The Memoirs Restaurant, The Shoulder of Mutton, Greggs, Brownhills Common, Costa Coffee, Phoenix Chinese Takeaway, Family Shopper, Spar, The Railway Inn, Landa Pharmacy, Euro Car Parts, Home Bargains, Iceland Foods, Brownhills Dental Surgery, Vape HQ, The Oak Park Active Living Centre, The Prince of Wales Pub, Top Nails, HSBC ATM, Ogley Hay Nursery, One Stop, Pizza Hut Delivery, The Royal British Legion, Rising Sun Pub, Brownhills West Primary School, B&M, Post Office, Toolstation, McDonald's, Chemist 4 U, Domino's Pizza, Fit4Less Gym, The New Masons Pub, The Fitness Factory, Millfield Primary School.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Pelsall, Shelfield, Rushall, Walsall Wood, Clayhanger, Norton Canes, Cannock, Chasetown, Burntwood, Hammerwich, Lichfield, Aldridge, Stonnall, Shire Oak, Newtown, High Heath, Vigo, Heath Hayes, Hednesford, Bloxwich, Great Wyrley, Little Wyrley, Cheslyn Hay, Friezland Lane, Fishley, St Matthew's, Churchbridge, Brownhills West, Wyrley Common.

Brownhills is a modest town tucked into the northern edge of the West Midlands, sitting close to the borders with Staffordshire and not too far from Walsall. It's the sort of place that doesn't shout for attention but has its own quiet, down-to-earth charm. The town's got a practical layout with a busy high street, a big canal winding through, and pockets of green space that give it a bit of breathing room. It's surrounded by a mix of older mining villages and newer housing developments, giving it that lived-in, working-class feel that's typical of this part of the region.

The roots of Brownhills are steeped in coal. Once a small rural settlement, it saw rapid growth in the 19th century thanks to the booming coal mining industry, with the Wyrley and Essington Canal playing a big role in moving goods and materials. Like many places shaped by heavy industry, the town went through tough times when the pits closed, but it's steadily modernised without losing touch with its past. A statue of a coal miner known locally as "Jigger" now stands proudly on the high street, reminding locals and visitors alike of the town's industrial backbone. The population hovers around 14,000 in the town itself, with more if you count the wider Brownhills West and Ogley Hay areas.

There's enough going on in Brownhills to keep things ticking over. The town park is well-kept and great for dog walks or taking the kids for a runaround, and the canal paths are a peaceful escape from traffic and noise. Chasewater Country Park is just up the road—massive lake, nature trails, a steam railway and even sailing if that's your thing. For a taste of history, the nearby Letocetum Roman Baths in Wall are worth a visit, and you're only a short drive from National Trust favourites like Shugborough Estate or Moseley Old Hall. English Heritage's Boscobel House is also within reach, with its tales of hiding kings and secret priest holes, nestled in the countryside just beyond the town's edge.

Looking further afield, the wider West Midlands has more than enough to fill your weekends. Birmingham's just down the A452, with its museums, shops, canals and food scene. Wolverhampton offers theatres, football and galleries, while Lichfield's packed with heritage, cobbled streets and that iconic three-spired cathedral. The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley's a proper day out, with open-fire cooking, vintage transport and the smell of coal lingering in the air. And if it's green spaces you're after, Cannock Chase is right on Brownhills' doorstep, with miles of forest, bike trails, and deer if you're lucky.

Brownhills is easy to get to and well-connected. The A5 runs right past the town, linking with the M6 Toll and M6 proper, so road access is solid whether you're heading north or south. There's no main train station in the town itself, but Walsall and Lichfield Trent Valley are both within easy reach, offering direct links to Birmingham, Stafford, London and beyond. Local buses run regularly, and the town sits within the wider West Midlands travel network. For air travel, Birmingham Airport is your closest option—about 30–40 minutes by car, depending on traffic—with flights to destinations across Europe and the UK.

The county of West Midlands is a busy, blended patch of urban centres, suburban sprawl, and a surprising amount of green pockets in between. It's the sort of place where post-industrial grit rubs shoulders with culture, shopping, nightlife, and countryside. It's home to major players like Birmingham and Coventry but also dotted with lesser-known towns like Brownhills that have plenty of character. The region's proud of its heritage, always shifting but never forgetting where it came from, and it's that mix of history and hustle that keeps it ticking.

We hope you found this Brownhills tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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