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Wolverhampton is a vibrant city and metropolitan borough
in the West Midlands, traditionally part of the county of
Staffordshire. It has a population of approximately 250,000.
The city was named after Lady Wulfruna, who founded the
town in 985. Many buildings and firms in Wolverhampton are
named after her. Its name is often abbreviated to "W'ton"
or "Wolves". The city motto is "Out
of darkness, cometh light".
The government announced on December 18, 2000 that Wolverhampton
would be granted city status, making it one of three "Millennium
Cities".
Places to Eat
The city's cosmopolitan culture is reflected in its restaurants.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal for two
or a curry at the end of the night with friends, Wolverhampton's
eclectic mix of restaurants is sure to cater for your needs.
Places to Stay
There's a variety of accommodation from hotels, pubs and
guesthouses in or just outside the city centre to country
houses, farms and self-catering in the surrounding countryside.
Places
to Visit
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The City of Wolverhampton has plenty to offer the visitor,
with over 1,000 years of recorded history and attractions
ranging from an innovative and expanding art gallery to Britain's
only all-weather, floodlit racecourse.
The city's gardens look spectacular this year following
major restoration work at West Park, St Peter's Church and
Bantock House.
Other attractions such as Bilston Craft Gallery and our
two National Trust properties - Wightwick Manor and Moseley
Old Hall - enhance the city's offer further.
End your day with an evening at the theatre or a concert
at the award-winning Civic Halls.
Location
and Travel
At the heart of the UK’s motorway and rail networks,
Wolverhampton is in easy reach from anywhere in the UK and
an excellent base for exploring the best of the Midlands.
Wolverhampton is a gateway between the historic Black Country
and the beautiful countryside of Shropshire and Staffordshire,
and also only 17 miles from the City of Birmingham.
Wolverhampton has excellent public and private transportation,
ranging from the Midland Metro to City Centre cycle lanes.
You can catch one of the distinctive Travel WM buses ()
ride the Midland Metro ()
catch a Centro train ()
use a cycle lane or catch a taxi.
If you have mobility problems, Ring and Ride is just a
call away and can take you door-to-door anywhere in the
Wolverhampton area.
Finding your way around the city is easy with the help
of the Centro Hotline, offering up-to-the-minute news and
advice on all public transport routes. You should also try
their excellent online journey planner for door-to-door
routes and journey times.
Sport
Wolverhampton is represented in the Coca-Cola Football
Championship by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
"Wolves", as they are known, are one of the
oldest English football clubs, and were one of the 12 founder
members of the Football League. Their most successful period
was the 1950s, where they won three League Championships
and two FA Cups, and were involved in the earliest European
friendlies. They were hailed by the press as "The Unofficial
World Champions" after one of their most famous victories,
against Honved of Hungary. They were also the first English
team to play in the Soviet Union. These victories instigated
the birth of the European Cup competition which later evolved
into the UEFA Champions' League (see European Cup and Champions
League History).
In total, they have won three League Championships, four
FA Cups, have two League Cup victories and many other minor
honours, including reaching the UEFA Cup Final in 1972,
and appearances in the last eight of both the UEFA Champions
League, and the European Cup Winners' Cup, but have spent
just one season in the top division since 1984. They are
also the only club to have won five different league titles
(Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4 and Division
3 (North)).
Wolverhampton is also home to Wolverhampton & Bilston
Athletics Club and Wolverhampton Wolves, one of the leading
Speedway clubs in the UK.
Olympic Gold Medallists Denise Lewis and Tessa Sanderson
were raised in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton Racecourse is located at Dunstall Park,
just to the north of the city centre. This was one of the
first all-weather horse racing courses in the UK and is
Britain's only floodlit horse race track. There is also
greyhound racing at Monmore Green. West Park, a large park
near the city centre, was converted from a racecourse.
Shopping
Wolverhampton is an attractive and competitive shopping
destination with two fully-refurbished, covered shopping
centres, all the high street names, specialist shops and
the famous Beatties Department Store.
The lively outdoor and indoor markets have been trading
since the 13th century and offer a huge range of produce.
Much of the city centre has been pedestrianised, creating
safer access and a quality environment for shoppers. Shopmobility
and the new Disabled Go website ensure that everybody can
enjoy shopping in Wolverhampton.
Local News
and Weather
Keep up to date with the latest local News and Weather
Local
Authority
Coucillors
This is an alphabetical index of current Wolverhampton City
Council Members.
MPs and MEPs
This is a list of Wolverhampton members of Parliament
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