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, Halesowen, Moseley, Handsworth, Harborne, and Sutton Coldfield are great places to visit near Brownhills if you like towns.
Brownhills has some unmissable shopping centres nearby like Merry Hill, and Bullring & Grand Central.
The area around Brownhills boasts some of the best castles including Dudley Castle, and Caluden Castle (ruin).
Don't miss Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton's cities if visiting the area around Brownhills.
Don't miss Birmingham to Wolverhampton Canal's canals if visiting the area around Brownhills.
The area around Brownhills features a number of interesting 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.
There are a several good parks in the Brownhills area like Cannon Hill Park, Grove Park, Caludon Castle Park, Baddesley Clinton, Elmdon Park, and Walsall Arboretum.
Brownhills has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Victoria Square - Birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Selly Manor Museum, Baddesley Clinton, St Alphege Parish Church, and Packwood House.
Villages to visit near Brownhills include Bournville, and Lea Marston.
Don't miss Selly Manor Museum, and Cadbury World's museums if visiting the area around Brownhills.
Don't miss The Birmingham Botanical Gardens's gardens if visiting the area around Brownhills.
There are a number of nature reserves near Brownhills including Moseley Bog, RSPB Sandwell Valley, and Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve.
The area around Brownhills features a number of interesting lakes including Pendigo Lake, Cocks Close Pond, Kingsbury Water Park, and Earlswood Lakes.
Birmingham Airport is one of Brownhills's best, nearby airports to visit in Brownhills.
Brownhills History
There are some historic monuments around Brownhills:
