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Black Country Living Museum

Tipton Road, Dudley DY1 4SQ, England
44-121-557-9643
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Ranked #1 of 15 attractions in Dudley
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Museums
Traveler Description: The Black Country Living Museum is situated near  the heart of the town of Dudley, West Midlands, which is also famed for it's Zoo, Castle and... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Stafford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

The feel and atmosphere of the museum is an experience, it really is living history with many authentic sets that give a good insight into life of yesteryear. Not to be missed

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

For global industrialisation, workers and women's rights, local history, and just how hard life was within recent history of our grandparents. Many skills all but lost. Fantastic costumed interpreters many with stories of their own relatives. This is a unique experience into a recent world. Very good value for money. Might be a few school children about, but they will... More

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My niece and I visited the museum last Friday afternoon and had a wonderful time. The staff are really informative and are all willing to share their knowledge and experiences. The museum also provides a lot of opportunity for photography. A great day out and we will be able to experience a few more throughout the day as I have... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

A day at the museum that gave memories long forgotten with smells,sights and the language of the workers in each building. But as I have always remembered the friendliness of the Black Country people was only to evident with everyone I spoke to that were involved with the museum. The tastes of mild beer,scratchings but most of all the obscene... More

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halesowen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I love the staff in period costumes. They make it a better visit as they will talk to you about the period in history that they are portraying. The food prices can be expensive.

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Took friends of ours to see the BCM as they had always wanted to visit it. It was out 4th visit, so we knew what to expect but they were amazed at the size and scope of what was there. They absolutely loved it, particularly the interactive experiences. Always a place we would take our visiting family / friends to... More

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UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

When recently visited here with slightly older family members (in their 50s and 60s) who wanted to capitalise on the sunshine and see something fun in the Midlands. Deciding where to go was quite difficult as they were a quite picky about where the kind of place they wanted to see and they did not want too much exertion. After... More

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North Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

From the moment you enter , you meet enthusiastic staff who are justifiably proud of their heritage and museum. It's a large site, so allow plenty of time. There are examples of the industry, with a mine, ironworks and canal basin. Around are the homes and shops of the people who would have worked in these industries. Each place is... More

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Tamworth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This is a great place for all ages, lots to explore, educational and interesting. A good way to get the kids to learn new things while having fun

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Aubenas, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Well worth a visit. If you want to understand how the peoples lived before, go to the Black Country Living Museum. I enjoyed the visit. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. The mine is funny like the school. But sometimes it felt quite dead was little bit disappointed. In short good.

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