Dudley in general

Dudley has been getting some bad press in the last few months, so I would like to redress the balance somewhat with my experience of having previously lived in Dudley. I'd been living in a small, quiet village in the 6 years before moving to Dudley. There was only one problem with village life - it was boring! So I started a search for a new house, and found the perfect house situated near to Dudley town centre. Having been a frequent visitor to Dudley during my childhood I was well aware of the problems people normally associate with Dudley, but as they were relatively minor (litter, graffiti, town centre being a little run down, that sort of thing), that ...  Read the complete review

Dudley is a historic town located on the top of a steep hill, with many shops dating back to the last century. It has a wonderfully famous fountain that is sadly in need of restoration. Much like it's castle. Dudley offers spectacular views of the surrounding areas - especially from its soon to be closed zoo that has a huge variety of animals. The zoo is very spacious and great for a family day out while it lasts. Also just down the road is the Black Country Living Museum, a vitrual time capsule of how people lived in this area over 100 years ago (some still live like this!). There is still a very local feel to Dudley which is mainly due to ...  Read the complete review