Adrian Durkin - Dudley Zoo and Castle

Still time for historic tours

There’s still time for visitors interested in the history of Dudley Castle to take an exclusive after hours tour this year. There are just two evenings left in 2018 to explore the 11th century castle at the heart of Dudley Zoo – on Tuesday, August 28 and Friday, September 7. These family friendly themed evenings […]

Posted on 18th August 201817th August 2018 by Rachel Hickman

Heatwave brings out history

Mysterious markings in Dudley Castle’s courtyard may look like aliens have landed! But our history experts explain the scorching sunshine has produced crop marks indicating where buildings stood as far back as the 16th century. The long spell of hot weather has revealed prominent parch marks in three areas, revealing a wall line from the […]

Posted on 20th July 201819th July 2018 by Rachel Hickman

Last chance for castle tour

It’s the last opportunity for visitors to learn more about Dudley Castle this Friday as we host the final tour and talk of the year. Discover all about food and cookery during the Medieval and Tudor times during the evening event. Zoo Manager, Matt Lewis, said: “The after hour tours have proved to be very […]

Posted on 18th September 201718th September 2017 by Rachel Hickman

Castle tours continue

We’ve released further dates for our tours and talks of Dudley Castle as we raise funds to fund the ongoing upkeep of the 11th century scheduled ancient monument. We’re offering people the chance to visit and learn all about the castle’s vast history, without having to visit the zoo, for the special price of just £4 […]

Posted on 21st May 201715th May 2017 by Rachel Hickman

Castle tours begin

Fancy learning more about the 11th century Dudley Castle in the heart of the zoological gardens? Our after hours talks and tours, led by former Castle Keeper, Adrian Durkin, begin on Friday evening and there’s still time to sign up. Each event will focus on a different theme, including Medieval and Tudor times, life during […]

Posted on 18th April 201717th April 2017 by Rachel Hickman

Castle tours and talks

Discover all about the colourful history of Dudley Castle as we launch exclusive after hour talks and tours. Due to popular demand we’re hosting a variety of family friendly themed evenings, which will feature a tour of the 11th century castle in the heart of the zoological gardens and talk by former Castle Keeper, Adrian […]

Posted on 13th March 20179th March 2017 by Rachel Hickman

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