Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Leisure, Culture and Tourism

Leisure, Culture and Tourism

Discover Dudley by browsing the pages in this section of our site and find out things to do and see and places to visit.

From clubs, societies and activities to events and attractions in this vibrant and diverse borough, and the wider region, we’re sure you will find something to interest you in your leisure time.

This section also covers our many libraries and museums, which last year received more than 1.5 million visits.

Discover Dudley Borough

If you've never visited Dudley Borough before, you're in for a treat! You'll be surprised to find just how much there is to see and do - from unearthing the area's rich industrial heritage to sampling the best in Black Country food and drink.

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Dudley Archives Service

Our aim is to acquire, preserve and make available for public research any and all material relating to the present Dudley Metropolitan Borough area. This includes both manuscripts, such as parish records, council minutes and files, title deeds and maps, and also printed material, in the form of books, pamphlets, posters and newspapers, and audio visual material. this material spans dates from the 12th century to the present day, covering the whole range of local history and local study topics.

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Libraries

Dudley's Libraries provide a number of opportunities to renew books online, book computers for use within the libraries of the borough, and read and submit reviews online for books,CD's and DVD's.

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The Leasowes Project

The Leasowes is situated in Halesowen on the southern edge of the West Midlands urban conurbation and remains of one of the most important and influential landscapes of the 18th century.

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Liveability

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has created a Liveability fund of £89 million. Throughout the country, there are twenty seven pilot authorities in receipt of this money. Dudley Council is one of these and has been awarded £3.4 million over three years for its project called Improving Parks for People.

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