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The Red House Glass Cone

Lying in the heart of the Stourbridge glassmaking industry, the Red House Glass Cone was built at the end of the 18th century and continued to produce glasswares until 1936.

Reaching 100 feet, glass cones within the Stourbridge area were commonplace. Today, it is the only complete glass cone in the area and one of only four left in the United Kingdom. Glass manufacturing was once the lifeblood of the local community and a significant part of Britain's manufacturing strength. We welcome everyone to explore this rare structure and learn about the industry, people and products of the glass sector. 

The Red House Glass Cone is situated in the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter and next to the Stourbridge Canal.

What's on

Find out what's going on at the Cone.

Events calendar

Learning

The Museum's Education Team host an exciting programme of events and activities throughout the year.

Your visit

Facilities

Facilities at the Cone

Exhibitions

Looking for things to see and do in Stourbridge? Check out our exhibitions at the Cone
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Glass Quarter in Stourbridge

Once home to some of the world's most famed glass makers, the Glass Quarter still retains an important and thriving glass industry
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  • Contact - Museums

    Telephone: 01384 812381

  • Please note: The visitor center and Red House Glass Cone will be closed for Easter Bank Holiday 19th April to 22nd April. We are open as usual On Tuesday 23rd April.

    Red House Glass Cone

    • Monday to Friday: 10am - 3pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: 11am- 4pm

    Glass blowing demonstrations

    Please note the hot glass studio will be closed from 11th-17th February 2019

    • Weekends 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    • School holidays: Weekdays 11am - 2:30pm & Weekends 12noon - 3:30pm

    Craft Studios

    • Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

    Please check with individual studios to check their opening. 

    Red Cone Coffee House

    • 10am - 4pm.

    Booking required for groups of 10 or more

  • The Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge DY8 4AZ

    Car parking is free and includes blue badge spaces.

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