You are staying in the Black Country and we are very proud to live here.
Do not say Birmingham is in the Black Country as you may find yourself in trouble with the locals.
The name dates from 1840s. The area is 14 miles long and had a 30 foot thick coal seam close to the surface.
It covers most of Dudley and Sandwell and parts of Walsall and Tipton.
Not Wolverhampton, Stourbridge and Smethwick.
Welcome Coffee and Cake
Photograph taken in the cafe (called Gongoozle Coffee Shop) of the Dudley Canal Trust where you can take a narrow boat trip into the caverns that are hundreds of years old.
Free Parking (Donation)
Look at the video
We are near to all of these sevices.
Picture shows Dudley Castle ruined fortification which was built in 1070. Originally a woodern motte and bailey castle built soon after the Norman Conquest.
Web Site:- Dudley Zoo and Castle
Guests find Asda useful as if you don't want the expense of buying meals out, ready meals are available that can be put in the microwave.
All of these services are near by.
Further details of these services are on the "About" page.
Himley Hall - 4.5 miles
Dudley Metrpolitan Borough Council - 2.7 miles
Dudley Magistrates Court - 2.9 miles
Wolverhampton Crown Court - 3.1 miles
Wolverhampton Magistrates - 3.4 miles
City of Wolverhampton College - 3.4 miles
Grand Theatre - Wolverhampton 3.4 miles
New Cross Hosipital - 3.4 miles
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter - 8 miles
Arena Birmingham - 8.3 miles
Brindley Place - 8.4 miles
Molineux Stadium Wolves FC (Since 1889) - 3.5 miles
Villa Park - 8.5 miles
Library of Birmingham - 8.5 miles
Symphony Hall - 8.5 miles
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - 8.7 miles
Cadbury World - 10.2 miles
There are three pubs within walking distance of our home.
Local Pubs sell beer but not food.
There is the famous Pie Factory that does great food and local beers 1.5 miles away. (Shown opposite)
This is where local comedian Frank Skinner of West Bromwich, started out performing career.
Pie Factory Web Site:-
The Apple Tree Pub about 1 mile away does food and entertainment.
Apple Tree Web Site:-
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