Twenty Two Dudley

Dudley is a market town in the West Midlands, England, 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Wolverhampton and 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Birmingham. Historically part of Worcestershire, the town is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 79,379. The wider Metropolitan Borough had a population of 312,900. In 2014, the borough council adopted a slogan describing Dudley as the capital of the Black Country, a title by which it had long been informally known.

Nestled in the heart of the West Midlands, Dudley is a town steeped in history and culture. One of the most prominent attractions is the stunning Dudley Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The castle is home to a host of fascinating exhibitions, including the Dudley Zoo, which houses over 1,300 animals from all corners of the world.

If you're interested in history, you'll love the Black Country Living Museum, which offers an immersive experience of life in an industrial town during the Victorian era. Explore the canals, shops, and houses of the past and learn about the lives of the people who lived and worked here.