Last week, Walsall was named as the ‘least hospitable’ town in the UK.
This assessment emerged after research from Vanaways, showed that one in four residents in Walsall admitted they never offer workers a drink.
Bearing this in mind, if Walsall is deemed to be the ‘least hospitable’ town in the entire country.
Where can those in Walsall escape to, that’s not too far away for some much needed kindness?
A friendliness that’s so expansive that it’s unmatched to anywhere else in the country.
These nearby towns and villages offer a certain degree of unmatched friendliness for those looking to escape the apparent Walsall chill.
1. Clent
Anyone who visits Clent, praises the village for its friendly nature. Many dog-walkers flock to the area in the warmer months to visit the popular Clent Hills. It's a rather small village with only a couple thousand full-time residents. Definitely the sort of place, where everyone knows each other. | Phil Champion, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Photo: Phil Champion, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
2. Belbroughton
Located in Worcestershire, this village is definitely worth a day-trip away in Walsall. With a quaint population size of 2,685 as of the 2021 census. | Geoff Gartside
3. Kinver
Kinver is known for the Kinver Edge, a National Trust site with rock houses carved into the sandstone. The village itself has charming shops, tea rooms, and a friendly atmosphere. | Roger Kidd
4. Bridgnorth
Not too far away lies Bridgnorth, a market town in Shropshire that sits by the River Severn. The town is divided into the Low Town and the High Town. | Christopher Ollivier