The City |
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As one of the UK’s new Millennium Cities, Wolverhampton (‘the high town or town on the hill’) is located right in the heart of the West Midlands and has a wealth of attractions, heritage and facilities for all types of visitors. Wolverhampton is often shortened to ‘Wolves’ as in the case of its world famous football club and is now ranked the 13th largest city in England. Formerly a heavily industrialised town, Wolverhampton has long since shaken off its ‘Black Country’ tag and now has a vibrant and multi-cultural offering for all of its many visitors. These attractions range from award winning parks and gardens, historic houses, renowned art galleries and museums to a day out at the races at Wolverhampton’s all weather Racecourse at Dunstall Park. The city is also a very popular shopping centre and recent refurbishment has created smart arcades converging on attractive planted central areas with fountains. When dusk arrives Wolverhampton really comes alive, for those with cultural interests the city centre theatres offer wide and varied programmes reflecting the diverse Wolverhampton community, with the Grand Theatre and Civic Centre in particular attracting major stars and national award winning shows. As a major University town, Wolverhampton boasts nine outstanding night-clubs, some award winning and all with their own slant on today’s music scenes, with many attracting top name D.J’s. Wolverhampton is also home to the world famous V festival which attracts visitors from all over the globe every year. Be assured - you are guaranteed a great living experience in Wolverhampton with numerous attractions and entertainment to suit all interests, with major events occurring throughout the year! |