Town centre convenience with a village vibe
From medieval churches to community bake-offs to beer festivals, real ale to real heritage, these neighbouring villages are where history dances with modernity, community events sparkle with warmth, and nature invites exploration.
Whether you're after a peaceful stroll under ancient oaks, a hearty pub lunch steeped in local lore, or a springtime walk with a butterfly twist, Codsall and Bilbrook have it all.
Codsall, or Cod’s Halh, meaning the nook of land belonging to someone named Cod, has grown from its humble beginnings, first recorded in the Domesday Book, into a village wrapped up in Staffordshire calm and charm.
Explore its medieval past visible in the historic buildings lining Church Lane and Drury Lane, and the village’s ancient St Nicholas’ Church boasts a Norman doorway and a 14th‑century tower.
Today, Codsall blends its past with a vibrant present. The village centre is alive with independent shops, an award-winning butcher, cosy cafes, and lively pubs.
The summer show in July brings families and visitors together with music, games, stalls, and a dog show. Codsall Christmas Fair is the highlight of the winter, transforming the village into a festive wonderland with live music, fairground rides, street performers, and crafts.
Nearby Bilbrook’s roots run deep, so deep that its name comes from the ancient billers, meaning watercress, which still grows in its moat brook today.
John Wesley, founder of Methodism, preached here many times in the 1700s, and it’s not hard to imagine noisy throngs gathered on the village green, now a serene heart of village life with a carved oak arch and war memorial.
This is the birthplace of the iconic Defiant aircraft, built in the 1930s in the Boulton Paul Factory; its legacy still honoured in the village’s war memorial and parish logo.
Take a peaceful stroll through Jubilee Wood, as bats take to the night skies and owls keep watch from the branches. Or venture to Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve, a remarkable 60-acre habitat where towering oaks and ancient yews shelter rare species.
Weston Park is nearby.
Codsall Station Car Park
Location: Codsall Railway Station, Station Rd, Codsall, WV8 1BX. From the village centre, follow Station Road towards the railway station. The car park is located directly adjacent to the station building.
Opening Times: Open 24 hours
Accessibility: This car park is fully accessible with spaces for disabled drivers. The station is also well-connected with trains to Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
Bilbrook Village Car Park
Location: Bilbrook, near Codsall, WV8 1HX
Opening Times: Open 24 hours
Accessibility: There are accessible parking spaces available near the entrance, and the car park is close to local shops and cafes.
Directions: Situated just off the A41 road, the car park is within walking distance of the village centre and Codsall.
