Dudley

Dudley

Dudley is at the heart of the Black Country. You can visit the Black Country Living Museum to discover more about the area's rich history. There are many other attractions to visit such as Dudley Zoo and the castle (above) or the canal tunnels. The area's industrial heritage presents various opportunities for trips and learning, such as the Kidderminster Railway Museum or the Carpet Museum.

Harvington Hall and Himley Hall are two of the many stately homes in the area, while scientists and nature lovers will want to enjoy the West Midlands Safari Park, with its in-vehicle safari tour and meet the animals sessions. Plus it has a theme park with plenty of rides. Speaking of rides, the steam trains of the Severn Valley Railway are always great and many informative workshops are given, including one on being an evacuee in the Second World War.

There are also some great Leisure Centres in the area to take students swimming. There is also plenty to do on the physical activity front in the outdoors.

Venues in this location

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Country Treks Equestrian Centre

BHS approved facility offering lessons, trekking and trail rides. Plus recognised Pony Club.

Museum of Carpet

Focuses on Kidderminster's international carpet supplying history and includes a great many textile examples, plus informative displays and exhibits.

Come and meet our carpet makers

Coalyard Miniature Railway

Kid-sized railway for a pleasing jaunt up and down the line, open most weekends.

The Railway is open Most Weekends for rides up and down the line.
Catering and shop facilities are available in Kidderminster Railway Museum and Severn Valley Station.

Kidderminster Railway Museum

The Kidderminster Railway Museum houses a vast range of railway artefacts, most of which date back to the days of steam travel. From pen nibs to clocks, from signs to signalling equipment, from photographs to timetables and rolling stock - there is a vast amount to see when you visit us.

Navigation Education

Our Aim is to educate and to provide memorable and challenging experiences, to all age groups, no matter what their level of ability and fitness.

Sycamore Green Adventure Centre

Indoor and outdoor adventure play including water games, trampoline, desert island with ship wreck, sand pit and hammocks, a forest area including tepees and fire pit plus a racing track!

Quest

Exciting family entertainment centre with 6 unique attractions to choose from. Soft play, and Sky Tykes for kids under 6, Nerf Blaster Target range and Nerf arena, plus Mini Golf for all and Altitude for the daring!

Yu Kids is a Japanese designed adventure play area, which is colourful with some inventive ideas, plus a special play space for kids under 2 years old.

Baggeridge Minature Railway

Trains run on regular dates throughout the year offering visitors a chance to board and admire the trains.

Baggeridge Country Park

Baggeridge Country Park is a beautiful area of countryside on the doorstep of the Black Country. Being set back from the roads, its secluded delights are revealed to you as you explore further. The creation of today's scenery however, is very diverse.

Dudley MBC Children's Services (Youth Service)

Bowlplex Dudley

Family friendly tenpin bowling, with bumpers and ball ramps for the kids.

Dudley Canal Tunnels

Discover a World of Wonders Underneath the Black Country town of Dudley.

An opportunity to travel the complete length of Dudley Tunnel and also visit Dudley's famous Limestone Mines. 

An opportunity to travel the complete length of Dudley Tunnel and also visit Dudley's famous Limestone Mines, at the Dudley Canal Trust.

The Dell Stadium, Dudley

The Dell Stadium is Dudley council's premier outdoor sports venue. It boasts a range of facilities that can accommodate local and regional events.

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve

Get your wellies on then!

One of the UK's largest urban Nature Reserves at a whopping 247 acres including a wide range of habitats great for exploring and nature spotting: woodlands, grasslands, heath land and wetlands plus way marked Nature and Sculpture Trails if you’re nervous about getting lost… given the size of the place a reasonable concern!

Harvington Hall

A medieval Elizabethan manor house, with it’s own moat, plus priest holes and walled gardens to explore. There is also a Visitor Centre in the old Malt House. Audiovisual and interactive displays help bring the history to life.

Himley Hall and Park

An imposing 18th century building set in 180 acres of grounds that were landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. Hall open for events and exhibitions during spring and summer. The parkland is open throughout the year and free to visit.

Himley Hall and Park is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year, with stunning grounds where there is always something to see and enjoy.

Hagley Hall

Hagley Hall is a Grade I listed 18th-century house in Hagley, Worcestershire. It was the creation of George, 1st Lord Lyttelton, secretary to Frederick, Prince of Wales, poet and man of letters and briefly Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Worcestershire County Museum

Visit Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1,000 years of history!

Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre

Let The Adventure Begin!

The Frank Chapman Centre is part of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Councils Residential Education Service delivering a wide range of high quality outdoor programmes and activities for the community of Sandwell and others.

Malthouse Garden

The Hall has small, but charming, walled gardens running down to the moat.

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