Overview

The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley offers families an immersive journey into the past. Visitors encounter diverse characters, from metalworkers to miners, and explore attractions like the Newcomen Steam Engine House and an underground drift mine. Interactive experiences include Edwardian school lessons, exploring authentic shops, and a fascinating hour-long canal boat ride.

Things to do

Embark on a journey through time with a visit to Dudley’s Black Country Living Museum, where families can delve into life as it was 300 years ago. Spanning 26 acres, this outdoor Museum offers an immersive experience of the Industrial Revolution era.

Wander through the lively streets of the Black Country during this transformative period, encountering a vibrant cast of characters ranging from metalworkers to schoolteachers, pub landlords to miners, and nurses.

Exciting attractions await, including the Newcomen Steam Engine House, a functioning replica of the world’s inaugural steam engine, and an underground drift mine where visitors can tread the paths of 19th-century coal miners. Families can also hop aboard buses or trams to explore the Canalside Village.

Children can participate in interactive learning activities like attending an Edwardian school lesson or engaging in traditional street games. The Museum boasts forty reconstructed buildings, authentic shops, and interactive exhibits, including a Victorian village school, fish and chip shop, cake shop, and chemist shop.

Don’t forget to embark on a serene hour-long canal boat ride, offering a unique perspective of the iconic passageways of the Black Country. With its wealth of educational and entertaining experiences, the Black Country Living Museum guarantees an unforgettable family outing, whether it’s during school breaks or for a stimulating day trip!

Food & Drink

For families exploring the Museum, numerous dining spots like cafés, pubs, and shops are scattered throughout the area. Whether you’re craving vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free fare, various options accommodate all dietary preferences. Should you have specific allergies or dietary needs, our Food and Drink Team is on hand to assist you before you make a selection. Plus, families are welcome to bring their picnic to enjoy in the designated outdoor spaces, where accessible benches are provided for comfort.