About Bilston

Bilston is a market town in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. Bilston was rapidly and extensively developed for factories and coal mining in the early 20th century. In 1800 it was a rural farming area, but by 1900 it had become a busy town with numerous factories and mines, and new housing for workers. 

Bilston has undergone a revival since its industrial days. The Council built housing estates, such as the Stowlawn Estate, using design ideas from philosopher Otto Neurath, who guided developers and helped them create ‘happy towns’. Estates such as these are still standing, and popular, today.

Things to do in Bilston

• Our estate agents in Bilston love to wander round Hickman Park, a large green space in the area, or Bilston Cemetery, a burial ground dating back to 1855.
• Bilston Town Hall has been standing in the area since 1872. The town hall had been derelict for more than a decade, but it is now open again, and it operates as a venue for events, conferences, performances, and special occasions. Our estate agents head here for comedy shows, theatre, and musical acts. 
• Being that it is a market village, Bilston Market is a must visit. It is a combined indoor/ outdoor market, where you can purchase local meat, bric-a-brac, and fresh fruit and veg.
• For food, Major’s Fish and Chip Shop is a local celebrity. If you’re looking for traditional fish and chips, served as it should be, our estate agents suggest you head to Major’s.