Brownhills is a Town in the county of West Midlands.
Brownhills is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, located in the West Midlands, England. It lies near the border with Staffordshire, close to Lichfield and Cannock, and has a history closely tied to coal mining and industry.
During the Industrial Revolution, Brownhills became an important coal mining centre, with numerous collieries operating in the area. As the mining industry declined in the 20th century, the town transitioned into a mainly residential and commercial area. Some remnants of its industrial past remain, but much of the landscape has been regenerated, with green spaces and nature reserves replacing former mining sites.
One of the town’s most recognisable landmarks is the Brownhills Miner, a large metal statue installed in 2006 to commemorate the town’s mining heritage. The area is also known for the Wyrley and Essington Canal, which runs through Brownhills and provides walking and cycling routes.
Brownhills has local amenities, including shops, schools, healthcare facilities, and leisure spaces. The town is well connected by road, with the A5 and M6 Toll nearby, making it convenient for commuting to Walsall, Birmingham, and other surrounding areas.
Despite changes over time, Brownhills retains a strong local identity, with a community-focused atmosphere and links to its industrial history. The surrounding countryside, including parts of Cannock Chase, offers outdoor spaces for recreation, balancing the town’s urban and rural elements.
Brownhills postcode: WS8 6FE
There are great places to visit near Brownhills including some great towns, shopping centres, castles, cities, canals, country parks, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, villages, museums, gardens, nature reserves, lakes and airports.
Dudley, Stourbridge, Moseley, Handsworth, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, and West Bromwich are great places to visit near Brownhills if you like towns.
There are a several good shopping centres in the Brownhills area like Merry Hill, and Bullring & Grand Central.
Brownhills's best nearby castles can be found at Dudley Castle, and Caluden Castle (ruin).
Brownhills has some unmissable cities nearby like Birmingham, and Coventry.
Don't miss Birmingham to Wolverhampton Canal's canals if visiting the area around Brownhills.
The area around Brownhills boasts some of the best country parks including Lickey Hills Country Park, Woodgate Valley Country Park, Sutton Park, Kingsbury Water Park, Sandwell Valley Country Park, Coombe Country Park, and Coombe Abbey Country Park.
There are a several good woodlands in the Brownhills area like Lickey Hills Country Park, and Walsall Arboretum.
Brownhills has some unmissable parks nearby like Cannon Hill Park, Grove Park, Caludon Castle Park, Baddesley Clinton, Elmdon Park, and Walsall Arboretum.
The area around Brownhills boasts some of the best historic buildings including Victoria Square - Birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Selly Manor Museum, Baddesley Clinton, St Alphege Parish Church, and Packwood House.
Bournville, and Lea Marston are great places to visit near Brownhills if you like villages.
Brownhills's best nearby museums can be found at Selly Manor Museum, and Cadbury World.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of Brownhills's best, nearby gardens to visit in Brownhills.
Brownhills's best nearby nature reserves can be found at Moseley Bog, RSPB Sandwell Valley, and Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve.
Brownhills's best nearby lakes can be found at Pendigo Lake, Cocks Close Pond, Kingsbury Water Park, and Earlswood Lakes.
There are a number of airports near to Brownhills including Birmingham Airport.
Brownhills History
There are some historic monuments around Brownhills:
