Dudley is to be found in the Black Country in the Midlands lying just to the North West of Birmingham in an area that was back in Anglo Saxon Times better known as a woodland clearing and it is from this that Dudley gained its name – “Duddah’s Leah” which is believed to translate to woodland clearing owned by Dud / Duddah the Saxon lord who instigated the building of a castle on the site of todays ruinous remains. But it was the 18th and 19th centuries that were to set Dudley on its industrial path to its fortune, it was here that the iron trade was rapidly becoming established, at the start it was the small scale production of nails but this was to burgeon into full scale iron production through those centuries. In the 19th century Dudley was the Capital of the Black Country – its industry was producing more goods than ever before to satisfy demand. It wasn’t just iron that was produced as Dudley earned a reputation for the production of high quality glassware with companies like Royal Brierly Crystal and Royal Doulton taking advantage of the location, workforce and raw materials. Today Dudley boats the Merry Hill Shopping Centre and the Waterfront Business Park, it is true that Dudley is adapting to change and whilst this may have taken some time the change today is a change for the better.
Attraction
Baggeridge Country Park
Black Country Living Museum
Dudley Canal Trust (Trips) Ltd
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery
Dudley Zoo and Castle
Himley Hall & Park
Budget
Station Hotel *book online*
Care Home
Casino
Cinema
Showcase Cinemas Dudley
UCI Dudley
Classes
Dance - The Watkins School of Dance
Club
Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dentist
Bhandal Dental Practice
Castleview Dental Practice
Complete Dental
Doctor
Eve Hill Medical Practice
Keelinge House Surgery
Tandon Medical Centre
Woodsetton Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Barry J Morris
Dixons The Estate Agents
Nason Frank & Co
Skitts The Estate Agents
Taylors
Golf Club
Dudley
Swindon
Swindon Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Le Club @ The Copthorne Hotel
Next Generation Club
Topnotch Health Club – Birmingham West
Market
Dudley Market
Woodside Sunday Car Boot
Performing Arts
The Brierley Hill Choral Society
Pub and Bar
Crown InnElephant & Castle
Fountain
Full Moon
Green Dragon
Hilyfields Public House
Ivy House
King William
Leopard Inn
Miners Arms
Old Bulls Head
Railway Tavern
Shakespeare Inn
Wheatsheaf
Restaurant
Bostin Fittle
Hungry Horse
King Arthur
Rose Of Kashmir
Shanghai Fusion
Solicitor
StephensonsTurner Bayley Thompson Warmington
Taxi
3 CCCs Taxis
5 Star Taxis
A B C Taxis
Associated White Star Taxis
Beacon Taxis
Castle Cars
Super Star Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
BC Active Sports Basketball Club (Basketball)
Dudley Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Indian Sports Club CC (Cricket)
Kingswinford (Men's Hockey)
Swindon CC (Cricket)
Shops
Better Books
Gemini Florists
Boots
Dolland & Aitchison
La Senza
Teds Pet Supplies
Murrays Chemist
Peter Bainbridge
Shoemaster
Roger Scott
Hotel Chocolat
Wickes
H Samuel
Mothercare
Superdrug
Specsavers
Disney Store
T K Maxx
Lush
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Office
Antiques
Activities
Dudley Canal Trust (Trips) Ltd(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Dudley
Station Hotel (0.39 miles)
The Station Hotel offers a warm friendly atmosphere. Set in the heart of the Midlands. the Hotel is easily accessible from Junction 2 of the M5 which is only five minutes drive away.
The Station Hotel ... More | visit website
Quality Hotel Dudley (0.68 miles)
Originally the first hostelry in Dudley, this modernised good-value hotel is just a few miles from the M5 and a 15-minute drive from Birmingham city centre. Quality Hotel Dudley offers comfortable accommodation ... More
Travelodge Birmingham Dudley (2.05 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley (2.20 miles)
The Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley is a modern 4 star hotel and conference centre in the heart of the Black Country. An attractive 138 bedroom hotel in a waterfront setting, ... More
Travelodge Birmingham Oldbury (2.34 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Dudley Kingswinford (2.96 miles)
In the heart of Kingswinford, this Premier Inn makes an ideal base from which to explore the local surrounds. Local attractions include Merry Hill shopping centre, the Black Country museum and Dudley Zoo. Opposite this ... More | visit websitePremier Inn West Bromwich (3.17 miles)
Himley House (3.85 miles)
Newly refurbished, the hotel offers 23 ensuite bedrooms, including 2 four poster bridal suites. PLEASE NOTE CURRENT PHOTOS ARE PRIOR TO REFURBISHMENT AWAITING UPDATING. All rooms have LCD TV with ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (3.92 miles)
The Innkeeper's Lodge Dudley Kingswinford is located 3 miles north of Stourbridge on the B4178 Swindon Road, this lodge is next to the Harvester restaurant at Kingswinford. Each of our ... More
Olde White Rose (3.94 miles)
The White Rose Hotel opened it`s doors for business in August 2010. Rebuilt at the rear of the Olde White Rose pub in Bilston, the Hotel has been integrated into ... More
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