Dudley

Properties and events in Dudley

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Albion Street Church: Heritage, Hospitality and Family Fun

Assemblies of God, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Albion Street Church’s history, then enjoy a free community BBQ, live music and family activities at The Storehouse.

Brierley Hill Civic: Stories from the Stage

Brierley Hill Civic, Bank Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the story of Brierley Hill Civic through an outdoor exhibition celebrating the performances, people and community memories connected with this much-loved local venue.

Brierley Hill in Bloom: A Heritage Flower Trail

High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Follow Brierley Hill’s colourful heritage flower trail, uncover the stories behind its planters and use them to guide your journey between events across the town.

Brierley Hill Library: Maps, Memories and the Brier Rose

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Brierley Hill Library, 122 High Street, Brierley HIll, West Midlands, DY5 3ET
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Brierley Hill’s past through rare artefacts, old photos, and local history books. See wartime memorabilia, mining miracles, and stories of community at the heart of this historic library.

Brierley Hill: Market Peaky Blinder of a Day

Market Hall, High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3AP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step into a day of vintage style, live music, dancing and market entertainment as Brierley Hill Market brings a touch of 1920s-inspired flair to the town.

Coroner's Court

Coroner's Court, Priory Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HP
Online event
Pre-booking not required

The Coroner's Court which is listed Grade II* forms part of a complex of civic buildings designed by the architects Harvey and Wicks between 1924 and 1928.

Council House

Council House, 1 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HF
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Visitors will be able to take a virtual tour of many of the impressive spaces within the Council House, designed by Harvey & Wicks 1934-5.

Dadfords Wharf Boat Yard

I F Kemp Restoration Services, Dadfords Wharf, Bridge Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5YU
In person
Pre-booking required

Visit a C19 former transhipment shed on the Stourbridge canal, now home to a working boatyard. See a hot metal working demonstration, and learn about traditional narrow boat restoration and associated crafts.

Delph Stables: Tales from the Towpath

Delph Stables, The Nine Locks, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2UP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the remarkable canal heritage of Brierley Hill at the Grade II-listed Delph Stables, with heritage talks and children’s activities beside the historic Nine Locks.

Dudley Castle

Dudley Zoo & Castle, Access via Dudley College, The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3AS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a late afternoon on either Thursday 17th or Friday 18th September 2026, in the grounds of Dudley Castle where we're taking part in the annual Heritage Open Days.

Dudley Museum at The Archives

Dudley Museum at The Archives, Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Discover the real stories of industrial workers, brought vividly to life through artwork from our collection

Everyday Histories at Top Church, Dudley

High Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1QD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Uncover the its history of Top Church through the everyday histories of the past. Explore digital tour makes, play Dudley Monopol-ish, or follow our child-friendly trail!

General Office Open Studios

General Office Gallery and Studios, First Floor, 12 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1PS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Eight artists will be opening their studios for the weekend, showing a range of media and ways of working. This will include an exhibition of works in the gallery and the opportunity to visit the building which was built in 1965.

Graves at Night: Brierley Hill’s Stories After Dark

St. Michaels Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EX
In person
Pre-booking required

Step into St Michael’s Churchyard at twilight and uncover the remarkable, moving and sometimes mysterious stories behind Brierley Hill’s historic graves.

Interested in Discovering Your Family History - Free Genealogy Workshop - Dudley Library

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Dudley Library, St. James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HR
In person
Pre-booking required

Find out about your family tree at Dudley Library. Come along to this free workshop and find out more!

Priory House - Virtual Tour

Priory House, Priory Street, 2 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HH
Online event
Pre-booking not required

This event offers the opportunity to look behind the large doors of this striking Classical building in a prominent location in Dudley’s historic core.

st Augustine’s church Holly Hall

Hallchurch Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0TG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Access church registers baptism, marriage and burial Exhibition of photos of old Holly Hall Woodside and surrounding area. Children’s activities Refreshments available

St Edmund's Church, Dudley

St Edmund's Church, Castle Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4PS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Short free guided tours with knowledgeable guides covering the church building; photos of events from yesteryear; plus long history covering over 1,000 years. Grade 2* listed building.

St Mary's Church

St. Marys Church, The Village, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8AY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore St Mary's Church, Kingswinford in a way never done before. Find out more about the history of the church, our architecture and our people.

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church: Pugin, Pipes and Parish Life

26 High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3AE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside one of Brierley Hill’s most distinctive historic churches for guided tours, beautiful live music, heritage displays, family activities and a warm community welcome.