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Discover Dudley

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Discover Dudley brings a plethora of experiences, events and attractions for everyone in the family to enjoy in the West Midlands. Find museums full of history and dinosaurs, canals for relaxing boat rides and days out in wonderful attractions like the Black Country Living Museum and Dudley Zoo & Castle. Visitors can expect industrial heritage, which shows a history littered with innovation, drive and determination.

Discover what the West Midlands has to offer just 30 minutes west of Birmingham the borough includes the towns of Dudley, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill and Halesowen. With a wide range of events and activities across their visitor attractions, historic buildings, beautiful nature reserves and parks, there is something for everyone.

Stourbridge Glass Quarter with its 400 years of glass making history, an 11th Century castle at Dudley Zoo and Castle, the amazing underground limestone mines at Dudley Canal & Caverns and an old fashioned Victorian street at the Black Country Living Museum where you can meet and chat to costumed characters. There is plenty to keep you amused, educated and entertained.

With an abundance of events throughout the year be sure to check their website for upcoming events to book alongside your visit, day out or holidays to the West Midlands.

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Red House Glass Cone

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Elena Bradbury

2 months ago

We had a great time learning from Martin how glass was made there, in Red House Glass Cone. Absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience. We were shown the whole process of glass making and all our questions were answered. I would recommend to everyone to visit this place. We are certainly coming again

Marc Fresko

10 months ago

It’s open! The restored cone was opened to the public in August 2024, to coincide with the International Festival of Glass. And what a brilliant restoration! It is empty, sadly – the internal fire and internal structures are all missing, but the main structure is super-impressive. Importantly, the world’s only surviving moving Lehr is there. So long as you have someone knowledgeable to guide you, it is truly fascinating (and without a guide it might be boring). We were fortunate to be shown around by Jez, from Dudley Council, who explained everything brilliantly.

Kit Kat

2 months ago

Wow! I was visiting the glass museum over the road and decided to pay a quick visit here... I was not disappointed! Such a beautiful site next to the canal, I can't believe it was free to view! The cone itself blew me away, so much beauty in a structure and it's been recently renovated. It was so interesting and beautiful The staff were all super friendly and lovely and had fantastic knowledge. I love visiting places like this where the staff genuinely care and love what they do. The gift shop was lovely and spacious and I brought a few items from here. The staff were helpful and friendly too! A must see! 👀

Mark Nicholson

8 months ago

Certainly should have given myself more time to look around such an impressive site. Free admission around the cone and a well stocked gift shop to end your visit. Free parking plot across the road - gates close at 4:00pm.