10 Things to do in Sandwell That You Shouldn't Miss

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 UK's first Panchayatan Mandir. Shree Krishna Mandir is a Hindu Temple. This Mandir occupies a distinctive place in British Hindu history since it is the only traditional Panchayatan Mandir in the Western world with sacred areas dedicated to the Vedic Hindu Gods: Lord Ganesh, Lord Surya Narayan, Goddess Ambe Maa, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (Krishna).

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.

The Oak House was built in the 1620s/30s with the brick extension at the back, the belvedere (tower), chimney stacks and old barn being added in the 1650s. The house is furnished in period style and has a wide range of events, activities, community groups and school holiday fun all year around.

This combination museum and art gallery showcases 19th-century art featuring a fine collection of Ruskin pottery, which was named after the late Victorian write and historian John Ruskin.