Dudley Zoo

Located in Cannock

Cannock is a Staffordshire market town with rich historic roots, walkable town centre, active rail and bus transport links, and cultural heritage sites nearby.

2 miles from Hartlebury Castle

Hartlebury Castle in Worcestershire is a historic residence of the Bishops of Worcester offering visitors a rich experience with a Bishop's Palace tour, Worcestershire County Museum, and scenic castle grounds for nature walks. The venue provides accessible facilities, family-friendly activities, and an onsite café, making it a comprehensive heritage and leisure destination.

3 miles from Kyre Park House, Gardens & Antiques Barn

Kyre Park offers visitors beautiful 'Capability' Brown gardens spread over 39 acres, an antiques barn, and a licensed bistro. While the historic house itself is not open to the public, the gardens and barn are accessible daily with facilities including accessible parking, toilets, and pet friendliness.

3 miles from Morville Hall

Morville Hall is a historic Grade I listed Elizabethan country house and gardens in Shropshire, England, cared for by the National Trust. The venue offers rich historical architecture and distinctive gardens showcasing developments from the Elizabethan to Victorian periods, but it is currently closed to the public.

3 miles from Wellbeing Walks in Comer Woods

11 Oct, 13 Oct…

A volunteer-guided wellbeing walk through Comer Woods, offering gentle exercise and time to enjoy the woodland and chat with other walkers. Participants can visit the café for tea and cake afterwards.

3 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote

Kinwarton Dovecote is a well-preserved 14th-century circular dovecote located in Kinwarton, Warwickshire, managed by the National Trust. Visitors can see its unique potence ladder and the historic structure housing doves as originally intended.

2 miles from Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods

Comer Woods is a large working woodland within the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire offering outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, and natural play for families. The site is dog-friendly, accessible with powered mobility vehicle hire, and features a takeaway café with seating. It hosts various family-focused events during the summer and has free access with parking charges for non-members.

2 miles from Lilleshall Abbey

Lilleshall Abbey is a historic ruined Augustinian abbey in Shropshire with substantial 12th and 13th century stone remains set in a large monastic precinct. Visitors can explore the evocative outdoor ruins of the church and domestic buildings, surrounded by a cloister garden. The site is open to the public without charge and managed by English Heritage.

Located in Telford

Telford is a planned new town in Shropshire, England, known for its strong industrial heritage and proximity to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a bustling town centre with shopping, cultural amenities, and extensive parkland, surrounded by historic towns and scenic landscapes.

3 miles from One Stop Shopping Centre

One Stop Shopping Centre in Birmingham is a large outdoor retail park with over 60 stores and restaurants, free parking, and convenient access from public transport. It offers a wide variety of shopping options in a largely open-air setting.

2 miles from Dudmaston Hall

Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house and estate in Shropshire featuring historic architecture, extensive gardens, parkland, woodlands, lakes, and a distinguished collection of modern art. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor landscaped grounds within a traditional English country estate setting.

2 miles from Witley Court

Witley Court is a spectacular ruined Italianate mansion located in Great Witley, Worcestershire, featuring extensive restored formal gardens, grand historic fountains, and an attached Grade I listed baroque church. Visitors can explore the impressive outdoor ruins, Victorian and Edwardian garden designs, and enjoy the heritage site managed by English Heritage.

3 miles from Aldenham Park

Aldenham Park is a Grade II* Palladian historic house with significant ties to Charles I, featuring guided tours of the main rooms and gardens, and tea served in the saloon. It is a lived-in family home open to visitors by paid tour, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences with some child-friendly aspects.

2 miles from Wichenford

Wichenford is a small village in Worcestershire, England, known for its historic church, Wichenford Court manor with its 17th-century dovecote now managed by the National Trust, and local community events such as biennial open gardens and village fetes.

Near Dudmaston Hall

Dudmaston Hall in Shropshire offers a historic family home with modern art galleries, expansive gardens featuring outdoor sculptures, traditional parkland, and woodland trails. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor attractions including a tea-room, second-hand bookshops, and family-friendly play areas.

Near Chillington Hall

Chillington Hall is an enchanting 18th century Georgian house featuring a blend of architectural styles, set within landscaped parkland by Capability Brown. Visitors can enjoy guided tours led by the current owner, relax with tea and cakes in the gardens, and explore both the historic interiors and the extensive outdoor grounds.

3 miles from Arley Arboretum and Gardens

Arley Arboretum & Gardens is a private garden on the banks of the River Severn featuring over 300 species of rare and ancient trees, accessible gardens, and seasonal floral displays. Visitors can enjoy outdoor exploration including a rock garden, herbaceous borders, and Italian-style garden, with facilities such as a children's play area, refreshments, and dog-friendly areas.

Near Iron Bridge

The Iron Bridge, located in Shropshire, England, is the world's first major cast iron arch bridge, opened in 1781. Spanning the River Severn, it is a historic symbol of the Industrial Revolution and forms part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. The bridge is a pedestrian-only attraction, preserved as a scheduled monument and Grade I listed structure, with extensive restoration ensuring its longevity.

2 miles from George Maw’s Global Suitcase Journey

10–12 Oct, 17–19 Oct…

Follow a Victorian-style passport trail around Benthall Hall and its garden, discovering George Maw’s travels, plant and fossil collecting, and inspiration for his tile designs. Suitcases around the site contain activities, objects to look at and passport stamps.

Located in Broseley

Broseley is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, notable for its role in the Industrial Revolution and proximity to the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore its industrial heritage, cultural events, and scenic walks.

2 miles from Benthall Hall

Benthall Hall is a 16th-century English country house in Shropshire, featuring fine oak interiors, historic gardens, and connections to the English Civil War, open to the public seasonally under the National Trust.

3 miles from Wichenford Dovecote

Wichenford Dovecote is a small but striking 17th-century half-timbered dovecote located at Wichenford Court in Worcestershire, featuring outdoor historical interest with open access from dawn to dusk.

2 miles from Harvington Hall

Harvington Hall is a picturesque medieval moated manor house famous for its seven priest hides and Elizabethan features. Visitors can explore the historic house's ground floor and gardens with accessible facilities, enjoy artisan coffee at the Malt House cafe, and learn about the history of English Catholics during Elizabethan times. The venue offers a meaningful indoor and outdoor experience suitable for children and groups.

Located in Kidderminster

Kidderminster is a historic market town in Worcestershire, England, known for its rich carpet industry heritage, notable historic churches, and the Severn Valley heritage railway. The town features urban parks and accessible transport links including rail and bus services, making it a convenient and interesting destination for visitors.

3 miles from Upton Cressett Hall

Upton Cressett Hall is a Grade I listed Elizabethan moated manor in Shropshire with guided tours of the historic house, expansive topiary gardens, and a Norman church. Visitors can enjoy afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner tours while exploring the rich history and distinctive architecture.

3 miles from West Midlands Safari Park

West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire offers a large drive-through safari with exotic animals including white lions and cheetahs, interactive walk-through exhibits such as dinosaurs and reptiles, a sea lion theatre, and amusement park rides for families.

Located in Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, divided by the River Severn into High and Low Towns. It features a steep funicular railway, castle ruins, historic churches, and is rich in cultural and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Boscobel House

Boscobel House is a historically significant Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, known for its role in protecting Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can explore timber-framed house interiors with original and Victorian exhibits, extensive formal gardens, and the famous Royal Oak tree on the grounds.

3 miles from Acton Round Hall

Acton Round Hall is a Grade 1 listed Queen Anne house in Shropshire, featuring original panelling, decorative details, and a unique private collection. Visitors can enjoy personal tours, a beautiful garden with follies, and rare scagliola art demonstrations by a resident artist.

3 miles from Knowles Mill

Knowles Mill is a historic 18th-century water-powered grain mill ruin in Worcestershire, set within the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve. Visitors can explore the mill ruins, observe remnants of the mill machinery, and enjoy the surrounding woodland and meadow managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Wenlock Priory

Wenlock Priory is a historic ruined 12th-century Cluniac monastery in Shropshire, England, featuring extensive visible remains of its monastic buildings and church, alongside Grade II listed topiary gardens, accessible to the public and maintained by English Heritage.

3 miles from Middleton Hall & Gardens

Middleton Hall and Gardens is a historic garden in north Warwickshire featuring a Grade II-listed Walled Garden, ancient fruit trees, herbaceous borders, and seasonal attractions such as a working smithy. The gardens offer accessible outdoor exploration with facilities including refreshments and parking.

2 miles from Telford Shopping Centre

Telford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre in Shropshire, England, featuring over 175 stores, a ten-screen cinema, and family-friendly attractions like the Telford Time Machine clock. It is well accessible by car and public transport, with substantial parking and step-free access throughout.

3 miles from Shugborough Estate

Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire offers a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences including tours of a Georgian mansion, expansive gardens, parkland, and a working model farm. It features accessible facilities, food outlets, family-friendly activities, and dog-friendly grounds across 900 acres of historic and natural landscapes.

3 miles from The Painted Paradise: 18th century landscapes of Shugborough

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

An exhibition of recently conserved watercolours explores Thomas Anson’s vision for Shugborough Estate, including paintings of its monuments by Nicholas Dall, Moses Griffith and Edward Jones.