Explore Sandwell through its six historic towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. They all have their own local character, traditions and attractions.

Oldbury
Dating from the 13th century, Oldbury lies at the centre of Sandwell and features the Big House in Church Street, dating back to 1705. Jack Judge, who wrote ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’, lived in Oldbury.

Rowley Regis
The Rowley Hills provide walkers with fine views of the surrounding area. The impressive Haden Hill House and Park is a large Victorian house built for the Haden family in 1878 and well worth a visit. 

Smethwick
This town grew around James Brindley’s canals during the town’s industrial expansion. Key attractions include Galton Bridge (once the world’s largest iron bridge), the Galton Valley Canal Heritage Centre, The Smethwick Heritage Centre and the Sikh Temple (Guru Nanak Gudwara).

Tipton
Forged in ironstone, coal and canals, Tipton is a true Black Country community and it contains the site where James Watt’s first steam engine was housed within the Birmingham Canal Company’s works at Ocker Hill. 

Wednesbury
The Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery contains the world class collection of the famous Ruskin pottery and the very fine collection of 19th century English and Dutch masters.

West Bromwich
West Brom, as it is fondly known, is Sandwell’s largest town and it contains the wonderful Tudor-built Oak House, the Sandwell Priory and All Saints Church.