Location: Dudley
Top Things to do in Dudley
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Dudley, England
Dudley (/ˈdʌdli/ ( listen)) is a large town in the West Midlands of England, 6 miles (9.7 km) south-east of Wolverhampton and 10.5 miles (16.9 km) north-west of Birmingham. The town is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley and in 2011 had a population of 79,379. The Metropolitan Borough, which includes the towns of Stourbridge and Halesowen, had a population of 312,900. Dudley is sometimes called the capital of the Black Country.
Restaurants in Dudley
1. Sycamore Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Sycamore Adventure Sycamore adventure is somewhere where children can be free. It is a space where play is prioritised. It is an adventure playground where Playworkers advocate children's right to play. We aim to provide wold class play opportunities for all children. We aim to offer a space which invites a wide menu of play and a staff team who are trained and knowledgeable in playwork.
Reviewed By 984nataliep - Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Visited today to see Santa, and also make use of the fantastic outdoor facilities. The boys had the best fun, there is so much to do and a lovely little cafe where we enjoyed a cuppa on the balcony while we watched the play. Santa was absolutely amazing, took so long chatting to the boys and they truly loved meeting him. We will definitely be back again and only wish we had discovered it sooner!
2. Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,084 reviews
See the network of underground canal routes that helped form the industrial Black Country and marvel at the fantastic Limestone Caverns. Enjoy a canalside walk or relaxing boat trip, and admire the local history. See if you can spot any of the limestone fossils remaining from when the area was below sea, and explore the Dudley Tunnel - don't be startled by the bats!
3. The Jolly Crispin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By marklH2922BK
Has fantastic real ale and is well worth a visit. Some brewed on site and some interesting visiting ales. Traditional pub with a cosy atmosphere.
4. Sarah Hughes Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By BlueAbyssWorldwide - San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
Since discovering it at the Wandsworth Common Beer Festival, I have long been a fan of Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild; it's a rare find and is not widely available. When planning a visit to Shropshire, I suggested to my girlfriend that we might drop in to The Beacon Hotel, Sedgley to taste a pint as it was intended. I telephoned the hotel to ask if it would be possible to have a brewery tour; the helpful lady I spoke to told me that it would not be a problem provided that we arrived around midday, as some staff left earlier on a Friday. We arrived promptly at midday and approached the bar. We were directed to Mike, the head brewer, who very kindly gave us a comprehensive and unrushed tour of the entire brewery, including the cellar. It was fascinating to learn its history and the methods used. The brewery was certainly very different to other, larger ones we had previously visited. After the tour, I ordered a pint of Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild from the very interesting 'snob screen' bar; it was well worth waiting for. The pub was friendly and welcoming, with a great atmosphere, despite being quite busy with locals enjoying a Friday afternoon drink. The was also a pleasant outdoor seating area, complete with childrens' play area. The pub did not serve meals as such, but did sell crisps and a selection of 'cobs' with meats, cheese etc. Our shcedule, and the fact that my girlfriend had kindly volunteered to drive, did not allow us to enjoy a full afternoon, so I had to limit myself to a further half pint of 'Surprise', which was also very good. For anybody wishing to visit a proper British brewery and boozer, I would strongly recommend a visit to The Beacon Hotel. Many thanks once again to Mike and the other staff for being so friendly, helpful and flexible.
5. Dudley Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Dudley Museum at the Archives re-opened Saturday 30 September 2018 in its new venue. Geology, fine art, fossils and dinosaurs are all on display. Free entry and family friendly. We are next door to the Black Country Living Museum.
Reviewed By U3185QAalanf - Stroud District, United Kingdom
It may be small, but it is packed with a host of lovely items. Fossils from the local geology, so important to Dudley with the mining past; to tributes to local celebrities, and information about local industrial history.
6. Intu Merry Hill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 673 reviews
intu Merry Hill is a shopping centre in Brierley Hill, in the West Midlands and is home to over 180 shops, brands and restaurants. Boasting over 10,000 free parking spaces, additional retail parks and an on-site cinema, intu Merry Hill attracts millions of visitors every year, whether that’s to simply shop or to enjoy a day out with family and friends at one of the many attractions. The shopping centre is just 10 miles west of Birmingham, five miles from Junction 2 of the M5 and just three minutes’ walk away from the modern Waterfront complex on the scenic Dudley Canal.
Reviewed By ShropshirePassport - Telford, United Kingdom
Lots of great shops all in one place - free parking and the food hall is fab! Our go to place for Christmas shopping and it’s not our local centre
7. Quest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Welcome to Quest, the amazing fun-packed play and activity centre at into Merry Hill. With six unique attractions to choose from there is something for all ages at Quest. Yu Kids is where it's at for under 6's, plus an extra special play space for under 2's. Junior adventurers can try Sky Tykes, a low ropes course made especially for little dare devils. For those 6 and over we have a whole heap of action and adventure. Dare you conquer Altitude, Europe's highest indoor ropes course? Or experience the thrill of one of our Nerf Blaster attractions. All the family can play on our mini golf course, recommended by the British mini golf team! Come to Quest at intu Merry Hill and make today a Quest day!
8. Court House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
9. Britannia Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By KeithH1773
have been hear maybe 50 times now, the food is always top notch, its a good combo as the bathams lamp tavern is just up the road for a few beers before. bus stop rite outside the door for lift back. they used to have cobra on but sadley no more.
10. Old Bulls Head
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Lizdunning
I seriously cannot fault this pub, a large group of us, of various ages, visited on a Thursday teatime for birthday drinks and cobs, with two of the party being coeliac, we took some gluten free cobs so everyone was catered for, I could not fault the service, food, atmosphere, staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, even supplying cake and chocolate eclairs for Afters and gluten free biscuits and chocolate for the coeliacs of the group! Fantastic, we will definitely be visiting again.
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