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About Dudley

Dudley was once known as the "Capital of the Black Country", this was not without justification, as it was here in the 17th century that coal was first used for smelting iron and its vast iron-works prospered right through to almost the end of the 20th century.

Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town. The lovely cobblestones upon which the market was held, and which gave the town much of its character, went when the area was renovated in the early 1980's, fortunately this did nothing to destroy the cheerfulness and warm market atmosphere. The market is open in its pedestrianised square every day except Sunday.

The ruins of Dudley Castle have loomed large over the town since it was built in Norman times, this is one of the most import castle ruins in the West Midlands, its splendid keep has sweeping views over seven counties. Apart from being a substantial romantic castle ruin, Dudley Castle is also the home of Dudley Zoo, where visitors can see 1,000 animals of 200 differing species, including endangered species.

Since the end of World War II, Dudley has undergone several periods of change, it has old areas were ancient buildings rub shoulders with new, excellent housing estates, education facilities that are second to none, and a diverse multi-cultural society.

Visitors to the town will find plenty to do and see, a good choice of pubs, cafe's and restaurants. Shops and commerce have largely replaced the old factories, hence a wide choice of shops and some good hotels can be found both in and just outside the town.

Dudley is close to the award winning Black Country Museum which can be found standing on the banks of the canal. Here visitors can see a re-created Victorian village, a host of other exciting things to do with the regions industrial heritage, and a tram once used in Dudley.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Dudley

Dudley Castle	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
Dudley Zoo	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
The Black Country Living Museum	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)	Pictures
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Baggeridge Country Park	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Himley Hall & Park	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Sandwell Valley Country Park	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Wolverhampton Art Gallery	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Clent Hills Country Park	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Highgate Common Country Park	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Soho House	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Wightwick Manor	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Merrions Wood Nature Reserve	(6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Birmingham Botanical Gardens	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Walsall Arboretum	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Dudley

Halesowen, in the county of West Midlands (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S)
For several centuries Halesowen was a farming region and despite the spread of urban sprawl the region still has nearby open beauty spots.
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Stourbridge, in the county of West Midlands (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
Within the vast urban sprawl that surrounds Birmingham, otherwise known as the City of a Thousand Trades, lies the once great centre for crystal glassware, Stourbridge.
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Swindon, in the county of Staffordshire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction W)
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Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N)
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Edgbaston, in the county of West Midlands (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
Edgbaston is a district of wide leafy roads lined with elegant houses, lately these have become interspersed with more modern buildings, yet the suburb has somehow managed to retain much of its 19th and early 20th century charm.
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Birmingham, a Historic City in the county of West Midlands (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)
Birmingham, Britain's second city, known as the city of a thousand trades, has long been recognised as one of the World's most important manufacturing and commercial centres.
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Claverley, in the county of Shropshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)
Claverley is surrounded by agricultural land, a short distance from delightful Bridgenorth, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Severn.
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Wolverley, in the county of Worcestershire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW)
Wolverley is a charming village at the heart of rural Worcestershire. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, but it is believed a settlement was there long before that.
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Kidderminster, in the county of Worcestershire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW)
This town was once the carpet capital of England, with carpets from its mills transported to all parts of the world.
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Cannock, in the county of Staffordshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)
Think of Cannock and nearly always there springs to life a vision of the wonderful landscape of Cannock Chase, originally a giant "Royal Forest" gradually reduced in size and grazed by numerous flocks of sheep until the turn of the 20th century.
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Bewdley, a Historic Market Town in the county of Worcestershire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SW)
The graceful arches of the bridge designed by Thomas Telford (1757-1854) are a dominant feature of this lovely old town which nestles on the banks of the River Severn.
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Tong, in the county of Shropshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)
Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.
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Cutnall Green, in the county of Worcestershire (14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction S)
The village of Cutnall Green lies amidst the rich agricultural landscape of Worcestershire, a short distance away from the old spa town of Droitwich.
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Solihull, in the county of West Midlands (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE)
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Bodymoor Heath, in the county of Warwickshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction E)
This lovely rural area is well known as the home of the training ground for Aston Villa Football Club.
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Nearby travel help

Tipton Station	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE)
Dudley Port Station	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 2	(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 1	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)
Birmingham International Airport	(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport	(38.5 miles, 61.9 km, direction NE)
Dudley to London	(108.5 miles, 174.5 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Dudley

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Dudley center
Station Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Village Hotel Dudley	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Quality Hotel Dudley	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley	(2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction SW)
Express By Holiday Inn Birmingham Oldbury M5, Jct.2	(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SE)
West Bromwich Central Premier Travel Inn	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)
Ramada Park Hall Hotel Wolverhampton	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)
Himley Country Hotel	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W)
Park Inn West Bromwich/ Birmingham	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)
Quality Hotel Wolverhampton	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW)
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