Why visit Oldbury
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 161 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dudley Hippodrome, Galton Bridge, Oldbury Cenotaph and Titford Pumphouse.
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About Oldbury
Oldbury is a market town in the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, in the county of the West Midlands, England. It is the administrative centre of the borough. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 13,606, while the 2017 population of the wider built-up area was estimated at 25,488. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which defines Oldbury Town as consisting of the wards of Bristnall, Langley, Oldbury, and Old Warley, gave the population as 50,641 in 2011.
From the Wikipedia article Oldbury, West Midlands (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photos of Oldbury
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Things to do19
Dudley Hippodrome
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Former theatre in Dudley, England, later used as a bingo hall
Galton Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Cast-iron canal bridge in Smethwick, West Midlands, England
The Public
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
Former arts centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Opera House
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Former theatre in Dudley, England (1899-1936)
Brummichum View
Scenic view · 0.8 mi
Viewpoint of Birmingham and Eastern Black Country
Darby's Hill Birmingham Viewpoint
Scenic view · 1.4 mi
View of Oldbury and Birmingham City Centre Skyline
Darby's Hill Dudley Viewpoint
Scenic view · 1.5 mi
View of Dudley Castle, Wren's Nest, Sedgley Beacon
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks56
Oldbury Cenotaph
Monument and historic site
The pylon rises from a five-stepped base, rectangular on plan, and at the top dies back to the foot of the empty tomb. The tomb is in...
Birmingham Street
Black Country Living Museum
Museum · 2.9 mi
Open-air museum of manufacturing history in Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Dudley Castle
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Grade I listed castle in Dudley, United Kingdom
Blue Plaque: Charles Grigg (1916-2013)
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
Titford Pumphouse Residential Moorings
Marina and boat launch · 0.4 mi
Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve
Park · 2.4 mi
Nature reserve in the West Midlands of England
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes161
The Court of Requests
Bar and pub · Pizza, Burger, Italian, Mexican, Indian, American, Breakfast, Steak House, Fish And Chips, Curry, Wings
19 Church Street, Oldbury
Su-Fr 08:00-24:00, Sa 08:00-01:00
Bacaba
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
157A City Road
Mo-Th 15:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:30
The Royal Castle Indian & Nepalese Restaurant
Restaurant · Nepalese, Indian · 0.8 mi
Martley Road
Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00
The Jolly Collier
Bar and pub · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
43 Junction Street, Oldbury
Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,17:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30
149 more on the map.
History
Oldbury was part of the ancient parish of Halesowen, a detached part of Shropshire surrounded by Worcestershire and Staffordshire. After the dissolution of the monasteries, Henry VIII gave Hales Owen manor including Oldbury to Sir John Dudley. In 1555, Sir John's son Robert sold most of Hales Owen manor but retained Oldbury and Langley which became a separate manor. Thus Sir Robert Dudley became the first Lord of the Manor of Oldbury. Oldbury manor was held by several families thereafter with the land gradually being sold off and the manorial functions dispersed. The last Lord of Oldbury Manor was Patrick Allan Fraser.
Pigot and Co.'s National Commercial Directory for 1828-9 describes Oldbury as a village in Shropshire with close trade and manufacturing links to Dudley and Stourbridge. It notes the importance of the iron trade with its "considerable blast furnaces, for making pig iron" and states "there are also steel works; and coal and iron-stone abound in the vicinity". Mention is made of a debtors' prison, and a court-house which held a fortnightly Court of Requests for recovery of debts not exceeding five pounds.
The first branch of Lloyds Bank was opened in Oldbury in 1864. The branch was founded to serve fellow Quakers Arthur Albright and John Wilson's local chemical factory. The original building survives, but the Lloyds bank branch closed around 2005.
From the History section of Oldbury, West Midlands on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Oldbury
Mick AstonEnglish archaeologist (1946–2013)Photo: Bedoyere at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Jodie StimpsonBritish triathletePhoto: MartinPUTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ashley VincentEnglish footballer (born 1985)Photo: JMoore1987, CC BY-SA 4.0- Jack JudgeBritish songwriter and music hall entertainer (1878-1938)
- Frederick BridgeEnglish organist, composer, teacher and writer (1844–1924)
- Keith DowningEnglish football player and manager (born 1965)
- Duane CourtneyEnglish association football player
- Clive FordEnglish footballer (born 1945)
- Jeanie A. WelfordPhotographer and first British woman member of Cycle Touring Club
- George JamesEnglish footballer (1899-1976)
- Bill JacksonEnglish footballer (1894-1917)
- John GriffithsBritish association football player (born 1951)
Born in Oldbury, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship73
Sandwell Christian Centre (Oldbury Elim Pentecostal Bethel Hub)
Church · Pentecostal · 1.0 mi
8 Langley Crescent
Forward In Faith International Church & Ezekiel Guti Convention Centre
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
58 Hainge Road
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare19
Map of Oldbury
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Getting there and nearby towns
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- West Bromwich 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Dudley 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Wednesbury 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Birmingham 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Walsall 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Wolverhampton 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Wombourne 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Streetly 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Pelsall 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Sutton Coldfield 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Canal Boat Oldbury (3233460981), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- McDonald's - Halesowen Street, Oldbury - Oldbury Ring sculpture (29321383663), Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonald's - Halesowen Street, Oldbury - Oldbury Ring sculpture (29320565304), Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonald's - Halesowen Street, Oldbury - Oldbury Ring sculpture (29833788142), Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steam locomotive bench sculpture - Oldbury Ringway, Oldbury (29834400982), Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oldbury Ring 1, Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Oldbury Ring 2, Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Hippodrome, LivingInMediocrity, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Galton Bridge and tunnel, Oosoom at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Summit Bridge, Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Public north, David Waterson ( DWaterson ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blackcountrystreet, Jack1956, Public domain
- Dudley Castle Courtyard 2 (5511627203), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- West Smethwick Park - 2015-08-17 - Andy Mabbett - 02, Andy Mabbett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BlackPatchAug04, Sibadd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich - War Memorial (36184932921), Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dudley Zoo entrance, pic 2, England, Brian Clift, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bishop Latimer Church of All Saints Winson Green, Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Netherton Church of St Andrew, Oosoom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church Of St Martin And St Paul 1 West face, RexxS, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JfBulacanPhilArena9907IglesiaStadiumfvf 04, Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Koperenplaat bovenin vuurtoren - Vlieland - 20243185 - RCE, A. J. van der Wal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak House rear (3215480435), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Oldbury Library (3681110871), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- New Oldbury Library, Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- WW1 centenary (34) (14841065584), Sandwell Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Titford Pumphouse and BCNS event, The original uploader was Oosoom at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Big House Oldbury (3323420154), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Chance Monument West Smethwick park (4565999608), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- The Oak House, Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oldbury Court of Requests, MaryMooney100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wesleyan Church Oldbury (3681125499) (2), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Christ Church Oldbury, Tony Hisgett, CC BY 2.0
- Elimpc-001, Bycostello, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chance Glassworks with canalside buildings, Oosoom at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Canal Boat 1 (3234313124), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Canal Boat 5 (3234307476), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Canal Boat 4 (3233450979), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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