Boat Gauging House, Dudley

Name: Boat Gauging House
Address: Dudley, United Kingdom

#24 among attractions in Dudley

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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. It is a Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 52°31'54"N, 2°4'24"W

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Sandwell (Tipton Green)Dudley United Kingdom

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Day trips

Boat Gauging House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Castle, JB's, Tipton Sports Academy.

0.7 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
19 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...
1.2 miS
Forts and castles, Casino, Gambling
Dudley Castle, Dudley
32 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 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
JB's, Dudley
32 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.
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Tipton Sports Academy, Birmingham
33 min walk • Tipton Sports Academy is a dynamic sporting complex nestled in the bustling city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, serving as a beacon for local and regional athletes as well as sports enthusiasts. This modern facility stands as a testament to the city's commitment...
1.2 miSW
Monastery, Park
Priory Park, Dudley
30 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 miS
Fun zoo with many endangered species
Dudley Zoo, Dudley
32 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 miW
Park
Black Country Geopark, Dudley
27 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.
0.7 miNE
Canal
Wednesbury Oak Loop, Dudley
19 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.
~1560 ftS
Park, Town
Tipton Green, Dudley
8 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.
0.7 miSE
Park, Playground
Victoria Park, Birmingham
17 min walk • Victoria Park is a public park situated in Tipton, West Midlands, England. It was opened on 29 July 1901 and named in honour of Queen Victoria, who had died in January of that year. 860 people in the Tipton area had signed a petition in 1893 for the development of a town park...
0.9 miSW
Park
Wren's Nest, Dudley
25 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boat Gauging House?

Nearby attractions include Tipton Green, Dudley (8 min walk), Black Country Urban Forest, Dudley (8 min walk), BCN Main Line, Wolverhampton (9 min walk), Tipton, Dudley (11 min walk).

How to get to Boat Gauging House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boat Gauging House:

Bus

Sedgley Road West / Hurst Lane • Lines: 229 (6 min walk)
Ta • Lines: 229 (7 min walk)

Train

Tipton (9 min walk)
Coseley (28 min walk)