Priory Park, Dudley

Priory Park is a public park located in Dudley, West Midlands, just north of the town centre. Opened to the public in 1932, it covers an area of 19 acres.[1]

Priory Park
Stag sculpture at the entrance to Priory Park
LocationDudley, West Midlands
Nearest cityWolverhampton
Coordinates52.517°N 2.086°W / 52.517; -2.086
Area19 acres
Created1932
Operated byDudley Metropolitan Borough Council

The park covers the historic grounds of Dudley Priory, the park has a wooded area, playing fields and a lily pond. It also has include tennis and basketball courts, a bowling green, a cricket area a five-a-side football pitch and an orienteering course. The park was restored in 2013.[2]

References

  1. Noszlopy, G.T.; Waterhouse, F. (2005). Public Sculpture of Staffordshire and the Black Country. Liverpool University Press – Public Sculpture of Britain Series. Liverpool University Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-85323-989-5. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  2. "Priory Park". Dudley.gov. Retrieved 15 September 2018.


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