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Walsall Arboretum’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations

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Admission: Free

Graphic showing the Arboretum's band stand and clocktower with bunting along the top of the design. It reads Walsall Arboretum's 150th Anniversary celebrations. Saturday 4 May 2024. 12 noon -7pm. Free entry.

Join us for a day full of entertainment to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum.

An array of activities will be on offer, with something for everyone. The event will see the much-loved miniature railway return for the day, as well as talks and showcases from the various groups which make use of the Arboretum. 

There will also be children's rides, food stalls and bars, traditional games and boat rides (payment needed). 

The day will feature a host of talented, mainly local, musicians on a main stage and an acoustic stage, hosted by well-known local DJ Dicky Dodd.

Activity highlights:

  • Miniature Railway
  • Children’s Rides
  • Food Stalls and Bars
  • Traditional Games and Activities
  • Find out about our Arboretum Groups
  • Glorishears of Brummagem Morris Dancers
  • Guided History Walk
  • Boating on the lake (payment needed)
  • Walkabout entertainment
  • Wildlife Management Forum with our Park Staff

Live music timetable:

Main Stage acts:

  • 12-12.50pm - The City of Birmingham Brass Band
  • 1-1.50pm - The West Midlands Concert Band
  • 2-2.30pm - Voices Entwined Choir
  • 2.45-3.30pm- Noise Candy
  • 3.45-4.30pm - Inareko
  • 4.45-5.30pm - Midnight Crossing 
  • 6-7pm - Slady

Acoustic Stage acts:

  • 12-12.30pm - Liam Dawson
  • 12.40-1.10pm - Steve Wigley
  • 1.20-1.40pm - Clarke Trio
  • 1.50-2.20pm - Notion of Fortune
  • 2.40-3.10pm - Gavin Medza
  • 3.20-3.50pm - Jessie Desai
  • 4-4.30pm - Aayushi 
  • 4.40-5.10pm - Maxx England ft Adrian Shaw
  • 5.20-5.50pm - Amanda Veranda
  • 6-6.30pm - Chris Crompton

Event map

Most of the event's stalls, children’s rides and catering are centred around the green in front of the Visitor Centre.

The bandstand is on the side of Hatherton Lake, to the left as you walk from the Visitor Centre. There will be catering options on either side of the bandstand. The Acoustic stage will be opposite the Visitor Centre by the green.

There will also be a miniature railway running along the main path between the green and the playground.

Toilets, including disabled toilets are located by the playground and at the Visitor Centre.

Stewards will be available on the day to help.

Find out more about the accessible facilities at the Arboretum Visitor Centre

Map of Walsall Arboretum with a key, showing what's on and where at the event on 4 May.
Event map for the Arboretum's celebrations

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