Sandwell Council

Leisure and culture

The Public at night

In period costume outside the Oak HouseSandwell's museums

Sandwell has museums, historic houses and galleries. They are full of surprises, most of them are free to visit, and provide a host of different activities and experiences for you to discover.

One of Sandwell's parksParks and open spaces

Whether your interests lie in walking, bird watching, sports or just being outdoors with around 1,480 acres of parks and green spaces we'll have somewhere for you.


Excercising at Haden Hill Leisure CentreSports and leisure

If you already enjoy playing sport or just want to improve your fitness we have lots to offer. We have leisure centres, advice on getting active, playing fields for hire as well as many different sports clubs.

Books on shelfLibraries

Libraries have something for everyone, books and information, music, films, computers with access to the internet. Find out about our services and events, renew loaned items and search our catalogue.


Old photograph of OldburyLocal history and heritage

More and more people are discovering the fascination of finding out who their ancestors are, where they lived and what they did. We hold a wealth of material to help you research your family history and find out more about the history of the area.

An event at one of Sandwell's librariesEvents

With so many events taking place throughout the year it would be easy to miss out. Make sure you always know what's happening in Sandwell by checking out our events calendar. Events range from walks in the countryside to large outdoor events like the Sandwell Community Show.