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Walsall Leather Museum

543 Reviews

#1 of 32 things to do in Walsall

Museums, History Museums, Specialty Museums

Closed today: Closed

Littleton Street West, Walsall WS2 8EW, England

Open today: Closed

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“entry free”

what a treasure,i would tell anyone with kids to take them here.and if their are no kids go... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

bobthegardener2016

Brierley Hill, United Kingdom

“Walsall Leather Museum”

This is a gem of a museum, quite small, but really interesting. The staff couldn't have been more... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Eithne B

Warwick, United Kingdom

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4.5 543 reviews

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About

Walsall Leather Museum is a welcoming and friendly attraction housed in a restored Victorian factory building. We offer a fascinating insight into the story of Walsall's famous leatherworking trade. There are regular guided ours and demonstrations...more

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Littleton Street West, Walsall WS2 8EW, England

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+44 1922 652288

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bobthegardener2016

Brierley Hill, United Kingdom

21853

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

entry free

what a treasure,i would tell anyone with kids to take them here.and if their are no kids go yourself !

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank bobthegardener2016

Eithne B

Warwick, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Walsall Leather Museum

This is a gem of a museum, quite small, but really interesting. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, and I learnt a lot about the social as well as the industrial history of Walsall. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Eithne B

DandJ01

Burton, United Kingdom

3715

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Small interesting museum - and free!

We would happily have paid to enter this fairly small museum, which to our surprise was free.We learnt a lot about the leather industry in Walsall, which was a lot more interesting than it might sound. There were also some other exhibits of interest. The...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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IzabelaAmor

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

A great outing for a family

We visited the museum with a 6 and a 4 year old. It's a place we've always wanted to see as we enjoy museums as a family. We had a free guided tour which was very easy to arrange. Claire was very friendly and approachable...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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balawaya

Birmingham, United Kingdom

15929

Reviewed January 17, 2019

what a nice reminder of the past

Bits just out side the town about 5 minutes and its a reminder of our past The middles was the main industry area and our goods went all over the world and even today you can experience the past and how leather was produced and...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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24Helen

Midlands

3718

Reviewed January 16, 2019

Extremely interesting and informative and a credit to Walsall

Having never visited the museum before, I visited the museum with 2 friends and to say we were all impressed really is an understatement. We found all the staff and volunteers to be very friendly and helpful, all of whom were more than willing to...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Jmd4649

Worcester, United Kingdom

11656

Reviewed January 15, 2019

Small but interesting !

What a gem! We spent two hours there learning about the importance of the leather trade to the area. Our visit was greatly enhanced by the time spent with Keith,a highly skilled leather worker, who volunteers there on two Saturday's each month . There is...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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F5811TVmartinl

6532

Reviewed January 5, 2019 via mobile

Pleasant visit

This is not only a museum about the past but also an activity centre for pre booked activities and promotes modern leather manufacturing. Sadly the cafe is closed. It was interesting in a low key way with plenty of reading and hands on leather at...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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David D

Austin, Texas

Reviewed December 25, 2018

YES! They REALLY ARE the nicest guys I've ever met!

Being highly intuitive (and above average intelligence) I knew without any doubt whatsoever that The Walsall Leather Museum was going to be mediocre at best. C'mon IT'S FREE!!! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? Okay........I EXPECTED WRONG! They weren't kidding about offering individual guided tours (when circumstances...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Brendan P

Coventry, United Kingdom

174

Reviewed December 13, 2018 via mobile

Very informative

Who knew walsall is at the heart of English leather industry and has been for hundreds of years Lots to see and activities for adults and kids alike Nice resobaly priced cafe for lunch and easy parking with in easy walk from town centre

Date of experience: October 2018

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Maps639071

Do you need to book a tour in advance?

April 12, 2018|

AnswerShow all 2 answers

No. Just pop in. It’s free entry too

Sheryl D

Do they have a sales area for leather products ie: wallets and or checkbooks?

November 27, 2017|

AnswerShow all 2 answers

Yes, there is a large shop with a good selection of locally made leather goods such as wallets, purses, belts, bags etc. The prices are very reasonable.