Visitors to the borough of Dudley will be delighted by the variety of things to see and do.
The Red House Glass Cone stands 100ft tall in the Stourbridge Glass Quarter, home to glassmaking for over 400 years. With bespoke artisan craft studios, exhibitions, a gift shop, an on-site café, family-friendly events and activities take place throughout the year. We have a glass fusing studio where you can get creative and join us in a glass fusing session. Please check our website or social media for up-to-date information. Free car parking and free admission.
Red House Glass Cone | Dudley Council
Ruskin Glass Centre is home to past greats of the glass industry. Learn about the history of glass making in the area. Artisans operate independent craft studios, workshops are available, and events take place throughout the year. There is an organic café.
Ruskin Glass Centre | Home to a wide array of glass crafts
Stourbridge Glass Museum home to the globally significant Stourbridge Glass Collection, complemented by engaging interactive digital displays and glass making demonstrations. The Museum runs a lively events programme for all age groups, featuring children’s activities, talks, artist workshops and exhibitions.
Stourbridge Glass Museum – MULTI AWARD WINNING MUSEUM
Himley Hall & Park is home to a variety of exhibition and events as well as free activities, trails and children’s play area. Located in the woodland of the park, the play area is the perfect place for your little ones to explore, make new friends, get outdoors and experience the natural leafy surroundings of Himley Park. Himley Hall’s South Wing Coffee Lounge and Art Galleries are open every day, serving a range of hot & cold drinks, light lunches and sweet treats.
Himley Hall | Himley | Himley Hall & Park
At Dudley Museum at the Archives follow Dudley’s story from pre-history to the present day. With a fantastic selection of fossils, geology displays of artwork. The Museum is also the headquarters of the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark. Family friendly events including trails, fossil ID sessions and activities take place throughout the year. Admission is free and there is free car parking.
Dudley Museum at the Archives | Dudley Council
Dudley Zoo and Castle are home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals. You will find the 11th century motte and bailey castle. Enjoy daily talks and feeds where you can get to know about your favourite animals and discover the important conservation projects carried out. Bring a picnic or dine in our licensed restaurant. Land train, vintage chairlift, adventure playground, fair rides, face painting, world famous Tecton structures, gifts and souvenirs plus much more.
Experience sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as you explore shops, houses and industrial workshops rebuilt in the canal side villages at the Black Country Living Museum. The 1940s-60s high street allows you to experience the popular culture of the time. Taste nostalgic sweets, listen to trend-setting vinyl records and shop in the 1950s butchers. As you delve into the past, why not buy some of the famously bostin’ fish and chips, pick up a bag of paper sweets. Events and activities take place throughout the year.
Discover the art of legging inside the fantastic Dudley Canal & Limestone Mines. Experience an underground 45-minute skipper guided tour. Special events are held throughout the year including school holiday activities.
Home – Dudley Canal and Caverns
Our 16 miles of navigable canals are ideal for walking, cycling and fishing.
Or perhaps you’ll take in a show at one of our borough halls. HOME | Borough Halls
Visit www.discoverdudley.org.uk to find out more.
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Contact email: tourism@dudley.gov.uk