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Tourist Information
Visiting the Dudley area
Why not combine your trip to the Museum with a visit to the Red House Glass Cone or one of the other attractions in the area? The following is a list of visitor attractions and glassmaking companies that are within easy travelling distance of Broadfield House Glass Museum. Please contact the Museum if you would like a list of local glass studios and crystal companies, or visit the Reference section of our website.
Why not combine your trip to the Museum with a visit to the Red House Glass Cone or one of the other attractions in the area? The following is a list of visitor attractions and glassmaking companies that are within easy travelling distance of Broadfield House Glass Museum. Please contact the Museum if you would like a list of local glass studios and crystal companies, or visit the Reference section of our website.
You will also find lots of useful information about the local area on the Stourbridge website, www.stourbridge.co.uk or on the Tourism & Travel pages of the Dudley MBC website which lists forthcoming events being held in the Borough as well as contact details for attractions, accomodation and travel information.
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Other Places to Visit in the Dudley Borough
Red House Glass Cone
In the heart of the Glass Quarter stands the Red House Glass Cone. Over 100ft high, the Cone was built at the end of the 18th century and was in use until 1936. Now open to the public, you can now explore the Cone's fascinating history through film, audio guides, exhibits and demonstrations. The site also includes various retailing studios and the Stuart Crystal Factory Shop.
Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ.
Tel: 01384 812750
Red House Glass Cone Web Pages
In the heart of the Glass Quarter stands the Red House Glass Cone. Over 100ft high, the Cone was built at the end of the 18th century and was in use until 1936. Now open to the public, you can now explore the Cone's fascinating history through film, audio guides, exhibits and demonstrations. The site also includes various retailing studios and the Stuart Crystal Factory Shop.
Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ.
Tel: 01384 812750
Red House Glass Cone Web Pages
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Dudley Museum & Art Gallery
The Museum and Art Gallery houses an excellent geology collection, an interesting fine art collection and the eclectic Brook Robinson collection in its premises in Dudley town centre as well as hosting temporary exhibitions.
Dudley Museum & Art Gallery, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HU.
Tel: 01384 815575
Dudley Museum Web Pages
The Museum and Art Gallery houses an excellent geology collection, an interesting fine art collection and the eclectic Brook Robinson collection in its premises in Dudley town centre as well as hosting temporary exhibitions.
Dudley Museum & Art Gallery, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HU.
Tel: 01384 815575
Dudley Museum Web Pages
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Himley Hall
Learn about the history of the Hall and its Royal connections by taking a guided tour. View the landscaped park, which also hosts a programme of events throughout the year.
Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4DF.
Hall Tel: 01384 817817
Himley Hall Web pages
Learn about the history of the Hall and its Royal connections by taking a guided tour. View the landscaped park, which also hosts a programme of events throughout the year.
Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4DF.
Hall Tel: 01384 817817
Himley Hall Web pages
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Dial Glass Works
Home to Tudor Crystal and Plowden & Thompson Ltd, the Dial Glassworks is a glass cone that was built in 1788. Plowden & Thompson specialise in producing handblown components for industry, tubing for neon signs and coloured glass and raw materials for the glass industry. Tudor Crystal offers a range of gifts and tableware from its factory shop, including engraved work and air twist goblets by master glassmakers. Tudor Crystal also offers a crystal replacement service. Factory tours are available by appointment and beadmaking courses are run throughout the year.
Dial Glass Works, Stewkins, Audnam, Stourbridge, DY8 4YN.
Tudor Crystal Tel: 01384 392525
Plowden & Thompson Tel: 01384 376638 http://www.plowden-thompson.com/
Home to Tudor Crystal and Plowden & Thompson Ltd, the Dial Glassworks is a glass cone that was built in 1788. Plowden & Thompson specialise in producing handblown components for industry, tubing for neon signs and coloured glass and raw materials for the glass industry. Tudor Crystal offers a range of gifts and tableware from its factory shop, including engraved work and air twist goblets by master glassmakers. Tudor Crystal also offers a crystal replacement service. Factory tours are available by appointment and beadmaking courses are run throughout the year.
Dial Glass Works, Stewkins, Audnam, Stourbridge, DY8 4YN.
Tudor Crystal Tel: 01384 392525
Plowden & Thompson Tel: 01384 376638 http://www.plowden-thompson.com/
Ruskin Glass Centre
A range of workshops operated by glassmakers and other craft workers are part of this pioneering Centre, including Blowzone, Anelemsi, Redhouse Glass Crafts, Crystal with a Twist, Kevin Barry Glass, Transparent and Martin Andrews Glass Design. Visitors are welcome to explore the centre and watch craftspeople at work. Refreshments are available from the organic vegetarian coffee shop.
Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF.
Tel: 01384 399400 http://www.ruskin-mill.org.uk/
A range of workshops operated by glassmakers and other craft workers are part of this pioneering Centre, including Blowzone, Anelemsi, Redhouse Glass Crafts, Crystal with a Twist, Kevin Barry Glass, Transparent and Martin Andrews Glass Design. Visitors are welcome to explore the centre and watch craftspeople at work. Refreshments are available from the organic vegetarian coffee shop.
Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF.
Tel: 01384 399400 http://www.ruskin-mill.org.uk/
Royal Brierley Visitor Experience
Visitors to the Royal Brierley Crystal factory can watch the world famous crystal being handmade by craftsmen, using traditional techniques. The heritage museum traces over 200 years of the company's history through displays and video. Visitors can also browse in the factory shopping outlet where a large selection of first and second quality Royal Brierley Crystal can be purchased, along with other famous home brands, all at affordable prices. Factory tours are available by appointment and refreshments are available from the coffee shop.
Royal Brierley Crystal Ltd, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SH.
Tel: 0121 530 5607 http://www.royalbrierley.com/
Visitors to the Royal Brierley Crystal factory can watch the world famous crystal being handmade by craftsmen, using traditional techniques. The heritage museum traces over 200 years of the company's history through displays and video. Visitors can also browse in the factory shopping outlet where a large selection of first and second quality Royal Brierley Crystal can be purchased, along with other famous home brands, all at affordable prices. Factory tours are available by appointment and refreshments are available from the coffee shop.
Royal Brierley Crystal Ltd, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SH.
Tel: 0121 530 5607 http://www.royalbrierley.com/
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum explores the history of the heart of industrial England. The Museum occupies a 26 acre park on the outskirts of Dudley, in the centre of the Black Country where historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt. Electric tramcars and trolleybuses transport visitors back in time from the modern exhibition halls to the canal-side village, where costumed demonstrators and working craftsmen bring the buildings to life with their local knowledge, practical skills and unique Black Country humour.
Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SH.
Tel: 0121 557 9643 http://www.bclm.co.uk/
The Black Country Living Museum explores the history of the heart of industrial England. The Museum occupies a 26 acre park on the outskirts of Dudley, in the centre of the Black Country where historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt. Electric tramcars and trolleybuses transport visitors back in time from the modern exhibition halls to the canal-side village, where costumed demonstrators and working craftsmen bring the buildings to life with their local knowledge, practical skills and unique Black Country humour.
Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SH.
Tel: 0121 557 9643 http://www.bclm.co.uk/
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Dudley Zoo and Castle
Situated in the heart of the Black Country in a 50-acre wooded site, Dudley Zoo & Castle features animals aplenty and an ancient monument! The remains of the 11th century Castle overlook the Zoo, which is home to more than 200 species of animals from across the World. On site visitors will find one of the best Chimp enclosures in Europe, Sea Lions and Penguins in the moat and Peacocks roaming in the Courtyard. The Zoo operates successful conservation and breeding programmes of endangered species so there are often baby animals to be seen.
Dudley & West Midlands Zoological Society, 2 The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4QB.
Tel: 01384 215313 http://www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/
Situated in the heart of the Black Country in a 50-acre wooded site, Dudley Zoo & Castle features animals aplenty and an ancient monument! The remains of the 11th century Castle overlook the Zoo, which is home to more than 200 species of animals from across the World. On site visitors will find one of the best Chimp enclosures in Europe, Sea Lions and Penguins in the moat and Peacocks roaming in the Courtyard. The Zoo operates successful conservation and breeding programmes of endangered species so there are often baby animals to be seen.
Dudley & West Midlands Zoological Society, 2 The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4QB.
Tel: 01384 215313 http://www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/
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