Black Country Living Museum: A Visitor’s Guide
Located in the centre of the Black Country and covering 26 acres of land, the Black Country Living Museum displays wonderful examples of historic buildings that have been rebuilt and refurbished.
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Since opening in 1978, millions of visitors have experienced the delights of the Black Country Living Museum, with more than 40 buildings now on display in the open-air village.
Buildings At Black Country Living Museum
Although the Black Country Living Museum celebrates the history of the past 300 years, the main focus is on the period from 1850-1950. Houses and workshops are joined by a bakery, a general store and a sweet shop in the early 19th-century village.
The Old Birmingham Road boasts a motorcycle shop, a builders merchants and a fish & chip shop, while at the other end of the road is St James School, which was brought to the Black Country Living Museum from nearby Eve Hill.
Transport Collection At Black Country Living Museum
The transport collection at Black Country Living Museum includes cars, motorcycles, buses and trams, among other historic vehicles that were used or manufactured in the Black Country.
Some of the vehicles at Black Country Living Museum are still in use, with the trolleybus being used on certain days and the tram in use every day that the museum is open.
Peaky Blinders At Black Country Living Museum
When visiting Black Country Living Museum, you may recognise it as the location of Charlie Strong’s Scrap Metal Yard, which appeared frequently in the hit TV show, Peaky Blinders.
The success of the TV show has led to Black Country Living Museum creating special “Peaky Blinders” nights on selected dates throughout the year.
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Situated less than 30 minutes away by car, The Westmead Hotel offers the ideal place to stay either before or after a day of enjoyment at Black Country Living Museum.
Black Country Living Museum Opening Hours
Black Country Living Museum is open for the majority of the year, closing briefly for a winter shutdown after the Christmas/New Year period.
With differing opening times during peak and off-peak seasons, we recommend checking the Black Country Living Museum website before travelling.
Parking At Black Country Living Museum
Parking is available on-site and is priced at £3.50 per vehicle. During busy periods, visitors can use the overflow parking at Dudley Zoo.