Black Country Geopark, Dudley

Name: Black Country Geopark
Address: Dudley, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Dudley

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Elevation: 666 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°31'34"N, 2°5'46"W

Address

Dudley (Castle and Priory)Dudley United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

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

0.9 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
23 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...
1.1 miSE
Forts and castles, Casino, Gambling
Dudley Castle, Dudley
28 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.
1.2 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
JB's, Dudley
31 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.
1.1 miSE
City hall
Dudley Council House, Dudley
28 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.
0.8 miSE
Monastery, Park
Priory Park, Dudley
20 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.
1.2 miSE
Fun zoo with many endangered species
Dudley Zoo, Dudley
30 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.
1.2 miSE
Church
Church of St Edmund, Dudley
31 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".
1.1 miSE
Museum
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, Dudley
28 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.
1 miE
Canal
Boat Gauging House, Dudley
27 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.
1.3 miW
Church
Church of St James the Great, Birmingham
33 min walk • The Church of St. James the Great is an Anglican church in the Lower Gornal area of Sedgley in the West Midlands, England. The church is Grade II listed, a status it received on 11 March 1996. It is located within the Anglican Diocese of Worcester.
1.1 miE
Park, Town
Tipton Green, Dudley
28 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 Geopark?

Nearby attractions include Wren's Nest, Dudley (3 min walk), Mons Hill, Dudley (7 min walk), Dudley College, Dudley (17 min walk), Black Country Urban Forest, Dudley (19 min walk).

How to get to Black Country Geopark by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Country Geopark:

Bus

Wrens Nest Rd / Gorse Rd • Lines: 27, 27A, 81, 82 (5 min walk)
Old Park Rd / Oak Green • Lines: 27, 27A, 81 (5 min walk)