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Bembridge

in the county of Isle of Wight

Peel Waterfront

Peel

in the county of Isle of Man

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in the county of West Midlands

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.

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Holy Trinity Church

Wolverhampton (38 Pictures) in the county of West Midlands

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N of Dudley)

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Botanical gardens, Birmingham.

Edgbaston (28 Pictures) in the county of West Midlands

(7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE of Dudley)

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...

Birmingham Town Hall

Birmingham (224 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of West Midlands

(8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction E of Dudley)

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...

Waiting for the Angel...

Kidderminster (42 Pictures) in the county of Worcestershire

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW of Dudley)

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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Solihull (63 Pictures) in the county of West Midlands

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE of Dudley)

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Ghostly tavern

Dudley Castle (17 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

Dudley possesses one of the most important ruins in the West Midlands, the panorama from the keep of this fortress which was once.....

The Black Country Museum

The Black Country Living Museum (26 Pictures)

(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)

This is a delightful outdoor museum developed with flair and imagination to celebrate all that is best of the rich social and.....

Wolverhampton - St Peter`s Gardens & Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery (8 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N)

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A picture of Soho House

Soho House (1 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)

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Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

The National Sea Life Centre (1 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction E)

The Sea Life Centre offers a unique insight into the lives of a myriad of creatures from shrimps to sharks...

Aston Hall, Birmingham

Aston Hall (10 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)

This magnificent Jacobean mansion is currently undergoing a 10 million pound make-over to both the Hall, its range of buildings.....

Selly Manor in Birmingham

Selly Manor (6 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)

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