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a Castle in the town of Dudley, in the county of West Midlands

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About Dudley Castle

Dudley possesses one of the most important ruins in the West Midlands, the panorama from the keep of this fortress which was once considered as a place of imprisonment for Mary, Queen of Scots, is quite magnificent, extending over seven counties.

A castle was recorded in Dudley at the time of the Doomsday Book, but this is believed to have probably been a wooden structure erected at an earlier date. Most of the attractive ruins we see today date from the 12th and 13th centuries, it served as a fortress until after the English Civil War, and after-wards was left to the ravages of time and a fire of 1750.

Much of the castle site is occupied by Dudley Zoo, which has over 1,000 animals all living amongst the splendour of the ruins in conditions as close to their natural habitation as is possible. Amongst the rare and beautiful creatures at the zoo, are endangered species ranging from lions to penguins. There is fun here for all the family, loads of attractions for children including face-painting, and most latterly the castle has been the scene of the biggest ever ghost hunt of any castle ruin in the country.

Not only is the zoo a great family attraction, but the castle is of historic merit in its own right, and for anyone remotely interested in romantic castle ruins, Dudley Castle makes a fascinating day out.

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	Dudley (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) 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... Information \| Pictures (59) \| Hotels \| Holiday Cottages
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	Station Hotel Dudley, West Midlands, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Opposite Dudley Castle, in the heart of the Midlands, the hotel is just 5 minutes' drive from junction 2 of the M5 motorway and offers good-value rooms, free parking and a bar and restaurant.... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
	De Vere VILLAGE Birmingham Dudley - Hotel & Leisure Club Dudley, West Midlands, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) At Village Dudley you will experience a warm welcome complemented by professional service and a wide range of leisure facilities. It is located within easy reach of Birmingham city centre with restaur... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Quality Hotel Dudley Dudley, West Midlands, England (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) The Quality Hotel Dudley offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a restaurant and bar. It is situated within a 20-minute drive of Birmingham city centre, a couple of miles off the M5 Junction 2.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Silverdale Hotel Dudley, West Midlands, England (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) Less than a mile (1.6 km) from the Black Country Living Museum, this small, family-run hotel has free Wi-Fi, free parking and en suite rooms with Freeview digital TV. The Silverdale is less than 2 mi... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Whitehall Lodge Budget BnB West Bromwich, West Midlands, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E) This large house offers rooms with a flat-screen digital TV and free Wi-Fi access. It is on a main bus route to West Bromwich town centre, and about 10 minutes' drive from the M5 and M6.... More info and book online.. Price from £27.00