The heart of the Black Country
Whether it's exploring the wealth of heritage in the Stourbridge glass quarter or
discovering what life would have been like here in the Black Country more than 100 years ago, there's plenty to see and do in Dudley borough.
We have created two weekend packages, a three night stay and a two night stay for you and your customers, showcasing the best of Dudley borough.
Package one: Discover Dudley . Friday to Monday (3 nights)
Day one
arrive at the hotel of choice with time to relax before your
your evening meal
Day two
a visit to Dudley Zoological Gardens and 11th century castle. 10am arrival, optional 2 hour guided tour by Dr Dudley at an additional cost of £25 per group. Queen Mary's restaurant provides a good stopping off point for lunch
Day three - 10am to 5pm
narrowboat trip into Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines (45min boat trip) followed by the rest of your day at Black Country Living Museum. Return to the hotel in time for dinner
Day four
after breakfast, why not take an optional visit to Merry Hill (open until 9pm on Mondays), the Black Country's largest shopping centre, before departing for your journey home
Price: Quality Hotel, Dudley £95 per person (single supplement £10 per person per night) Please note lunch is not included in the package price Each attraction has refreshment facilities
Coast and Countryside
Quality Hotel, Bideford
Glass and the past • Friday to Sunday (2 nights)
Day one
arrive at the hotel with time to relax before your evening meal
Day two - 10.30am to 4pm
a great glass guided tour of both the Red House Glass Cone and Broadfield House Glass Museum, in the heart of the Stourbridge glass quarter. Watch glass blowing demonstrations. Enjoy lunch at the famous Mad 'O' Rourkes Pie Factory (£3.95 per person) across the road from the Red House Glass Cone
Day three - optional extra
time to leisurely explore the shopping delights at Merry Hill (open until 7pm on Saturdays), the Black Country's largest shopping centre, before returning to the hotel for your evening meal
Day four - 10am to 5pm
narrowboat trip into Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines (45min boat trip) followed by the rest of your day at the Black Country Living Museum before departing for your journey home
Price: Quality Hotel, Dudley - £68 per person
(single supplement £10 per person per night) Please note lunch is not included in the package price Each attraction has refreshment facilities (except Broadfield House Glass Museum)
Please note the price includes:
bed, breakfast and evening meal accommodation
please note a lift is not available at the hotel, ground floor rooms are
available and assistance with luggage can be provided
en-suite rooms
TV and tea making facilities
entrance fees to visitor attractions
Incentives for coach drivers/group organisers:
one free room for coach driver/group organiser
free entry plus free drink and meal at Dudley Zoological Gardens
free entry plus free drink at Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines
free entry at Black Country Living Museum
free drink at Red House Glass Cone
free drink at Broadfield House Glass Museum
free coffee and muffin, hot lunch and a complimentary discount card,
which offers exclusive discount at more than 100 retailers at Merry Hill
free coach parking at all visitor attractions including Merry Hill Information correct at time of going to print (June 2009). Prices valid until December 2010.
Day one
Day two
Day three - 10am to 5pm
Day four
Day two - 10.30am to 4pm
Day four - 10am to 5pm