Dudley, Metropolitan borough in West Midlands, England
The Metropolitan Borough of Dudley covers several urban areas including Stourbridge and Halesowen, with a population exceeding 324,000 residents across its territory.
Established in 1974, Dudley merged with neighboring municipalities to form a metropolitan borough, transitioning from traditional manufacturing industries to modern service-based economy.
The Black Country Living Museum within the borough presents industrial heritage through reconstructed buildings, demonstrations, and exhibitions reflecting local manufacturing traditions.
The Merry Hill Shopping Centre serves as the primary retail destination in the borough, attracting 23 million visitors annually through its extensive commercial facilities.
Russells Hall Hospital underwent substantial expansion in 2005, centralizing medical services previously distributed across multiple smaller facilities throughout the metropolitan area.
Location: West Midlands
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Dudley
Website: https://dudley.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.50000,-2.08330
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
Black Country Living Museum
2.5 km
Dudley Castle
1.6 km
Dudley Zoo
1.3 km
Black Country Living Museum
2.3 km
Himley Hall
6.1 km
Wren's Nest
2.9 km
Wychbury Obelisk
7.8 km
Round Oak Steelworks
2.6 km
The Leasowes
6.2 km
Dudley College of Technology
1.7 km
Halesowen Abbey
7 km
Red House Cone
5.7 km
Dudley Priory
1.7 km
Round Oak Steel Terminal
3.9 km
Baggeridge Country Park
6 km
Delph Locks
3.6 km
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery
1.3 km
Netherton Reservoir
1.9 km
Cradley Heath Baptist Church
3 km
Stambermill Viaduct
5.8 km
Church of St. Thomas and St Luke, Dudley
984 m
Cobb's Engine House
1.3 km
Parkhead Viaduct
1.1 km
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve
2.1 km
Bradley Branch
6 km
Barrow Hill Local Nature Reserve
3 km
Broadfield House Glass Museum
5.9 km
St Bartholomew's Church
7.9 kmReviews
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