Wren's Nest, Dudley

Name: Wren's Nest
Address: Dudley, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Dudley

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The Wren's Nest is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Dudley Metropolitan Borough, north west of the town centre of Dudley, in the West Midlands of England. It is one of the most important geological locations in Britain. It is also a Local Nature Reserve, a national nature reserve and Scheduled Ancient Monument. The site is home to a number of species of birds and locally rare flora, such as Scabiosa columbaria, milkwort and quaking grass. The caverns are also a nationally important hibernation site for seven different species of bat. ()

Created: 1956Elevation: 682 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°31'34"N, 2°5'37"W

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Dudley (Castle and Priory)Dudley United Kingdom

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Wren's Nest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Castle, JB's, Dudley Council House.

0.8 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
21 min walk • The Black Country Living Museum is a vibrant open-air museum nestled in the heart of Dudley, England, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the industrial past of the West Midlands. This expansive museum, spread over 26 acres, is dedicated to preserving the rich...
1 miSE
Forts and castles, Casino, Gambling
Dudley Castle, Dudley
26 min walk • Dudley Castle is a ruined fortification in the town of Dudley, West Midlands, England. Originally a wooden motte and bailey castle built soon after the Norman Conquest, it was rebuilt as a stone fortification during the twelfth century but subsequently demolished on the orders of King Henry II.
1.1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
JB's, Dudley
29 min walk • JB's Dudley, usually known simply as JB's, was a nightclub and live music venue located on Castle Hill near the centre of Dudley, West Midlands. Originally opened on a different site in 1969, it claimed to be the longest-running live music venue in the United Kingdom, and hosted early performances by acts such as Dire Straits and U2.
1 miS
City hall
Dudley Council House, Dudley
27 min walk • Dudley Council House is a municipal building in Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, England. The Council House, which is the meeting place of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miSE
Monastery, Park
Priory Park, Dudley
19 min walk • Dudley Priory is a dissolved priory in Dudley, West Midlands, England. The ruins of the priory are located within Priory Park, alongside the Priory Estate, and is both a scheduled monument and Grade I listed.
1.1 miSE
Fun zoo with many endangered species
Dudley Zoo, Dudley
28 min walk • Dudley Zoological Gardens is a 40-acre zoo located within the grounds of Dudley Castle in the town of Dudley, in the Black Country region of the West Midlands, England. The Zoo opened to the public on 18 May 1937.
1.1 miSE
Church
Church of St Edmund, Dudley
29 min walk • The Church of Saint Edmund is a parish church on Castle Street in Dudley, West Midlands, England. It is known locally as "Bottom Church", as opposed to St Thomas's parish church in High Street which is known as "Top Church".
~560 ftW
Park
Black Country Geopark, Dudley
3 min walk • The Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark is a geopark in the Black Country, a part of the West Midlands region of England. Having previously been an ‘aspiring Geopark’, it was awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status on 10 July 2020.
1.6 miNE
Canal
Wednesbury Oak Loop, Dudley
42 min walk • The Wednesbury Oak Loop, sometimes known as the Bradley Arm, is a canal in the West Midlands, England. It is part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and was originally part of James Brindley's main line, but became a loop when Thomas Telford's improvements of the 1830s bypassed it by the construction of the Coseley Tunnel.
1 miS
Museum
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, Dudley
27 min walk • Dudley Museum and Art Gallery was a public museum and art gallery located in the town centre of Dudley in the West Midlands, England. It was opened in 1883, situated within buildings on St James's Road, and remained at that site until its closure in 2016.
0.9 miNE
Canal
Boat Gauging House, Dudley
25 min walk • The Boat Gauging House is a building in Tipton, West Midlands, England. It is situated by the Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and was used for calibrating new canal boats in order later to ascertain the weight of cargo carried.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wren's Nest?

Nearby attractions include Black Country Geopark, Dudley (3 min walk), Mons Hill, Dudley (8 min walk), Dudley College, Dudley (16 min walk), Black Country Urban Forest, Dudley (17 min walk).

How to get to Wren's Nest by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wren's Nest:

Bus

Priory Rd / Mayfield Rd • Lines: 8, X8 (7 min walk)
Wrens Nest Rd / Gorse Rd • Lines: 27, 27A, 81, 82 (7 min walk)

Train

Tipton (31 min walk)