Send flowers to Dudley

Send Flowers to Dudley

Dudley is a lively and vibrant town in the West Midlands with a population of 313,000. It is close to both Birmingham and Wolverhampton, making it popular with commuters. It dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and by the Middle Ages was a thriving market town. In the 18th century it became an important centre for industry and the role Dudley played in the Industrial Revolution is celebrated in the Black Country Living Museum.

Nature lovers will find that there are several outstanding nature reserves in and around Dudley. Wren's Nest Nature Reserve, for example, was the first in Britain to be situated within an urban area. It is a place of great beauty, with a wealth of wildlife and some stunning plants and flowers to be seen. The ruins of Dudley Castle sit on a hill overlooking the town. Dudley Zoo, which is situated in the grounds of the castle, has a collection of animals from all over the globe, many of them endangered species. The zoo also has the largest range of Tecton buildings in the world, attracting many visitors who have an interest in architecture as well as wildlife.

In 2012, Dudley celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee during its annual flower festival by creating a floral tribute to the Queen which included a depiction of several events that occurred during her reign. Although many people wanted to send flowers to Dudley to have them included in the royal display, the flowers that were used were actually chosen specifically for each scene by three talented flower arrangers.

Other attractions that appeal to visitors to Dudley include ancient monuments such as Dudley Priory. The local canals are also popular with holiday makers taking trips on narrowboats and many of the towpaths, some of which form part of the National Cycle Network, are used by cyclists.