Wednesbury Map

Wednesbury map, view the West Midlands town of Wednesbury, located in the county of West Midlands, England.

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

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Wednesbury area and a Wednesbury town centre map, showing Wednesbury Leisure Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Wednesbury map are: Primark, Wednesbury Market, Brunswick Park, Heron Foods, Lidl, The Old Blue Ball, Greggs, St Bartholomew's Church, Savers, Tesco Extra, One Stop, Coop Pharmacy, The Frying Squad, The Vine Inn, B&M Bargains, The Post Office, Cash Converters, Wednesbury Library, ALDI, Home Bargains, Piri Fino, The Clifton Cinema building, Poundland, Costa Coffee, HSBC, The Church Hill Centre, Boots, The Myvod Pub, Jhoots Pharmacy, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Road Surgery, Poundstretcher, Roti Junction, Wilko, Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Bull's Head, Subway, Wednesbury Bus Station, Coral, The Swan Inn, Holyhead Primary Academy, Iceland, Coral Dental Care, The Co-operative Funeralcare, Happy Valley Chinese, Golden Oak Pub, Sandwell College – Central Sixth, Gala Bingo, Greggs Café, Aston Manor Coaches.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Friar Park, Darlaston, Hill Top, West Bromwich, Great Bridge, Tipton, Golds Hill, Wood Green, Walsall, Bilston, Bescot, Tame Bridge, Moxley, Handsworth, Yew Tree, Stone Cross, Hateley Heath, Kings Hill, Church Hill, Willenhall, Pleck, Caldmore, Princes End, Bradley, Leabrook, Dudley Port, Newton, Birchills, Smethwick, Hamstead, Brades Village, Toll End, Charlemont.

Wednesbury is a historic market town nestled in the Black Country, part of the West Midlands, not far from Wolverhampton and Birmingham. It's a no-nonsense kind of place with a strong sense of identity, shaped by generations of working-class life, industry, and local pride. Though often overlooked in favour of its bigger neighbours, Wednesbury has its own character—solid, straight-talking, and full of familiar faces. There's a mix of old red-brick buildings, retail parks, churches, and housing estates, with just enough green to stop it feeling boxed in.

Wednesbury goes back a long way, with roots in the Anglo-Saxon period. The name itself means “Woden's fort,” giving a nod to its early significance. It was once the site of an ancient hillfort and later developed into a proper town during the Industrial Revolution, thanks to coal mining, ironworking, and the canal networks that moved goods across the region. Trams and factories became the town's heartbeat for a long time. The population today sits around 20,000, spread across the town centre and surrounding areas. While some parts have changed with the times, there's still a bit of grit and grind in the air—like a place that remembers where it came from.

There's more to do in Wednesbury than first meets the eye. The Gallagher Retail Park brings in plenty of shoppers, while Brunswick Park offers a bit of peace and greenery just a short walk from the centre. The town has a long-standing market tradition too, with market stalls and small businesses giving it a more local feel than some of the slicker towns nearby. For a spot of history, Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery is tucked into a Victorian building and worth a wander. If you venture just a little further out, you've got Oak House Museum in West Bromwich, Boscobel House up near Brewood, and Moseley Old Hall—all packed with tales of Civil War plots and royal hideouts. National Trust fans can head over to Wightwick Manor or Shugborough Estate for something a bit grander.

Across the West Midlands, you're spoilt for choice. Birmingham's full of music, art, museums, and shopping, whether it's the Bullring, Digbeth, or a gig at the O2 Academy. Wolverhampton's not far and has its own theatre, art gallery and football club. Dudley's got the Black Country Living Museum, a brilliant time capsule with cobbled streets and costumed characters. Coventry's great for history, especially the cathedral and its mix of modern and medieval. There's also plenty of greenery if you want to escape the bustle—places like Sandwell Valley, Cannock Chase, and Lickey Hills are all within reach.

Getting to and around Wednesbury's not much hassle. It sits close to the M6 and M5, so drivers are well connected in pretty much every direction. The Black Country Route and A41 run through or nearby, and the Midland Metro tram line links the town directly with Wolverhampton and Birmingham, making it handy for commuters or visitors. There's also a decent bus network that covers the local area and beyond. Train stations aren't right in the centre, but Bescot Stadium and Tame Bridge Parkway are both nearby. Birmingham Airport is the nearest major airport—about half an hour by car—and links the region to pretty much anywhere in the UK or abroad.

The West Midlands as a whole is packed with contrasts—dense city centres, patchwork suburbs, little old towns like Wednesbury, and countryside just beyond the ring roads. It's a place where industry left its mark, but so did culture, immigration, music, and football. There's always something going on—festivals, street food markets, art shows, you name it—and yet you're never far from a canal towpath or a green open space. The people are straight-talking, loyal, and full of character, and that spirit carries through into every corner of the region.

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

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