Tipton
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Tipton is a small town in the West Midlands.
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Get in
From outside the UK, Tipton is closest to Birmingham International Airport. A regular train service provides connections to Tipton, but you may have to change at Birmingham New Street.
By road, Tipton is a few miles from Junction 9 of the M6. Follow the road signs into Wednesbury, where Tipton will become well signposted.
Get around
Tipton is connected to the major towns and cities in the West Midlands via a regular train service. Buses are also frequent with most of them going to the main bus station in Dudley, where connections to all areas of the West Midlands can be found.
See
In Coronation Gardens, you will find a statue to William Perry, a 19th century Bare-fist boxing champion, often known as the "Tipton Slasher".
Do
Tipton has a network of canals, steeped in industrial history, that provide excellent walking and cycling routes.
Buy
Eat
Tipton, especially around Owen Street, has several takeaways and restaurants serving either traditional Fish & Chips, Baltis, Curries and Pizzas. There are also several pubs that serve high quality food.
Make sure you try KVE Pork Scratchings, available in most local shops and pubs - they're a local delicacy.
Drink
Tipton has many pubs that serve similar drinks to the rest of the UK. Be aware that some pubs outside of the town centre, particularly around housing estates, are known as "regular's pubs" that primarily serve a regular clientel that isn't really accepting of casual visitors. If you must go into these pubs, don't go in alone and stay standing at or around the bar. Don't sit down, even if a seat is free - it most likely 'belongs' to a regular.
Sleep
There are a couple of inexpensive guest houses located on the Sedgley Road, a few minutes walk out of the town centre.
Get out
Tipton has no vibrant nightlife, but Wolverhampton and Birmingham are quite accessible.
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