Glass-blowing in the Black Country
Get the best of both worlds in Stourbridge. You're close to busy Birmingham while still being surrounded by glorious countryside, where strolls along the canal are a popular pastime. The town is best known for its glass-making industry. You can explore its past at the Red House Glass Cone, which was used for the manufacture of glass until 1936. Today you can watch craftsmen blowing molten glass into shape during live demos.
Don't miss Dudley's brilliant attractions
See the past brought to life at the fantastic Black Country Living Museum. Hop on a tram, venture down the mine, go on traditional fairground rides and tuck into fish and chips 1930s-style. At Dudley Zoo, more than 1,300 animals reside in ancient woodland around the ruins of the town's 11th-century castle. Get close to lemurs, wallabies, Asiatic bears and red pandas, and look out for Pingu, Dudley's oldest penguin.
Shop for bargains at Merry Hill
Brierley Hill, just outside Stourbridge, is home to one of the largest shopping centres in the UK. Its 200-plus stores include Next, Matalan, Toys R Us and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Stourbridge? Travelodge Birmingham Dudley is a great base for exploring the town, and handy for Dudley's attractions. Our hotels at Kingswinford and Halesowen are also close by.