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.
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The Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge DY8 4AZ
Car parking is free and includes blue badge spaces.
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The Red House Glass Cone is located in Wordsley in the West midlands, adjacent to The Stourbridge Canal bridge on the A491 High Street.
There is limited free parking.
The nearest train stations are Stourbridge Junction/Stourbridge Town. From Stourbridge Junction you need to catch the
shuttle to Stourbridge Town. The train station is right next to the bus station. Take the No.16 towards Wolverhampton (Platform C) and get off at Brook Street, this takes about 10 minutes. From here you will see The Cone and it is a 2 minute walk. -
Telephone: 01384 812381
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Red House Glass Cone. Closed
- Monday to Friday: 10am - 3pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 11am- 4pm
Glass blowing demonstrations
Please note the hot glass studio will be closed for maintenance from 12th – 25th January 2020.
- 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
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