Black Country Urban Park, Dudley

#43 among attractions in Dudley

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Facts and practical information

The Black Country is an area of the West Midlands county, in the United Kingdom covering most of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, and some minor parts of Walsall. Dudley and Tipton are generally considered to be the centre. It became industrialised during its role as one of the birth places of the Industrial Revolution across the English Midlands with coal mines, coking, iron foundries, glass factories, brickworks and steel mills, producing a high level of air pollution. ()

Alternative names: Area: 138 mi²Maximum elevation: 889 ftCoordinates: 52°31'12"N, 2°4'12"W

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Dudley (Castle and Priory)Dudley United Kingdom

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Black Country Urban Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1500 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
8 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...
0.6 miSW
Forts and castles, Casino, Gambling
Dudley Castle, Dudley
15 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.
0.5 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
JB's, Dudley
13 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.
0.8 miSW
City hall
Dudley Council House, Dudley
21 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 miW
Monastery, Park
Priory Park, Dudley
18 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.
0.5 miSW
Fun zoo with many endangered species
Dudley Zoo, Dudley
14 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.
0.7 miSW
Church
Church of St Edmund, Dudley
19 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".
1.2 miW
Park
Black Country Geopark, Dudley
30 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.
0.9 miSW
Museum
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, Dudley
23 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.
0.8 miN
Canal
Boat Gauging House, Dudley
21 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.
0.5 miN
Park, Town
Tipton Green, Dudley
14 min walk • Tipton Green is the central area of Tipton, a town in the West Midlands of England. It was heavily developed for heavy industry and housing during the 19th century, as Tipton was one of the most significant towns during the Industrial Revolution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Country Urban Park?

Nearby attractions include Black Country Living Museum, Dudley (8 min walk), Dudley Tunnel, Dudley (10 min walk), Tipton, Dudley (11 min walk), Victoria Park, Birmingham (13 min walk).

How to get to Black Country Urban Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Country Urban Park:

Bus

Tipton Rd / Black Country Museum • Lines: 229 (5 min walk)
Birmingham New Rd / Tipton Cross Roads • Lines: 229 (9 min walk)

Train

Tipton (20 min walk)
Dudley Port (24 min walk)