7 Things to do in Smethwick That You Shouldn't Miss

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Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick is Europes largest and first Sikh place of worship. It's it mandatory to cover your head and remove your shoes whilst inside the Gurdwara as a sign of respect. Head coverings are provided (if required). If visiting it is essential you book via email to ensure a tour guide is available to welcome you on your visit. We hope you enjoy you visit to this landmark Gurdwara :)

The Lions of the Great War is a monument and green space in the town of Smethwick, Sandwell in England. The site is home to a 10-foot high bronze statue of a Sikh soldier was unveiled to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. The site is also home to the Boulton and Watt governor and water fountain. It has a seating areas near both the statue and water feature. The space sited very close to Rolfe Street train station and parking is available on the High Street, various bus services pass by the site from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Dudley. The site is maintained by volunteers from Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick.

Warley Woods is a 40 hectare (100 acre) community park; a mix of woodland, open meadow and a golf course. As a result of its historic plan, designed by Humphry Repton. Although a little more than 3 miles from the centre of Birmingham, Warley Woods is in Smethwick in the borough of Sandwell. Warley Woods is a registered charity and is committed to the long term improvement, maintenance and management of the park. A third of the park is woodland, mostly native species such as oak and beech. The Pavilion is located on the entrance off Lightwoods Hill and is home to the Trust's shop, office, public toilets, and the cafe.

Working railway station dating from 1890 in central Smethwick with train services to Birmingham and Wolverhampton operated by London Midland. In June 2017, students from Sandwell College created a mural for Platform 1 and created an exhibition room off the booking hall in which the history of the station and of the mural is displayed.