UK RECOVERY WALK 2025

Join Us in Wolverhampton for a Celebration of Recovery

The UK Recovery Walk 2025 will take place on Saturday, 13th September 2025, Hosted in the vibrant city of Wolverhampton, this year’s walk promises to be a powerful celebration of recovery, resilience, and hope. Together, we will gather to demonstrate the strength and unity of the recovery community, raise awareness, and advocate for improved support and services for those affected by addiction.

More details will be announced as they are confirmed and are (subject to change if needed)

Recovery Walk

Start and End Point: 1pm The Recovery Village at West Park, Wolverhampton’s premier open space and a stunning example of a Victorian park.
Route: A 2-mile loop that takes in iconic Wolverhampton landmarks, including the Molineux Stadium, home of the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, and the heart of the city centre. A shorter route will also be available for those unable to complete the full walk.
Chapel Ash Underpass: Walk through this artistically regenerated space, showcasing the city’s creativity and community spirit

Recovery Village

Location: West Park, Wolverhampton
Activities: Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, mutual aid meetings, art exhibitions, live workshops, and performances. Partner agencies and community groups will be available to provide information and support.
Diverse Experiences: Celebrate Wolverhampton’s multicultural heritage through music, food, and art that reflect the diversity of our recovery community.

Recovery Conference September 12th

Venue: Molineux Stadium
Details: Featuring guest speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, the conference will bring together local experts, recovery champions, and professionals. 9.30- 4pm

Plan Your Visit

Accommodation Options

Premier Inn Wolverhampton City Centre: Premier Inn Wolverhampton City Centre
Novotel Wolverhampton: Novotel Wolverhampton
The Mount Hotel Country Manor: The Mount Hotel
Explore more options at Visit Wolverhampton.

Travel Information

By Rail: Wolverhampton Train Station offers excellent connections to major cities across the UK. Plan your journey: National Rail.
By Road: Conveniently located near the M6 motorway, Wolverhampton is easily accessible by car. Use postcode WV1 4PH for directions to West Park.
Public Transport: Wolverhampton’s extensive bus and tram network ensures smooth local travel. Plan your route: West Midlands Network.

Get Involved

Whether you’re walking, volunteering, or supporting from the sidelines, there are plenty of ways to participate in this incredible event:

Register: Sign up to walk with us and be part of a movement for change.
Volunteer: Help make the day a success by joining our volunteer team.
Sponsor: Support the walk and showcase your commitment to recovery

Let’s come together to celebrate recovery and advocate for a brighter future. We can’t wait to see you in Wolverhampton!

The UK Recovery Walk and Conference has become an annual event that combines the celebration of recovery with advocacy activities. Each year, a new city or town takes on the responsibility for hosting the walk. The walk has historically consisted of a celebratory public parade in the host town or city followed by a celebratory gathering in a Recovery Village.

Since 2009, the UK Recovery Walk has grown in popularity, size and scope. Due to the high number of people looking to host the walk in 2012, a bidding process was introduced. For this reason, all interested parties are required to submit a bid to the trustees of Faces and Voices of Recovery UK signifying their interest. All approved bids are then put to a public vote with the bid receiving the greatest number of votes being declared the winner and host town / city.

More information on the UKRW Bid

UK RECOVERY WALK CONFERENCE 2025

September 12th 2025

Venue: Molineux Stadium
Details: Featuring guest speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, the conference will bring together local experts, recovery champions, and professionals. 9.30- 4pm