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Zoo

Dudley Zoological Gardens

Dudley, West Midlands — DY1 4QB

800

Max Capacity

FROM

£2300

Per Day

4.5

29 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Dudley Zoological Gardens is a unique 80-acre zoo located within the grounds of the historic Dudley Castle in the West Midlands. Established in 1937, it combines wildlife conservation with striking Modernist architecture designed by Berthold Lubetkin. The venue offers exceptional event spaces for corporate conferences, weddings, and special celebrations, accommodating up to 800 guests across multiple venues including the iconic Modernist pavilions and contemporary conference facilities. Guests can enjoy exclusive animal experiences, behind-the-scenes tours, and dining surrounded by over 1,300 animals from around the world. The castle ruins and zoo grounds provide a truly distinctive backdrop for memorable events, combining educational value with entertainment in one of the UK's most architecturally significant zoos.

Room Capacities

theatre

300

boardroom

classroom

150

u shape

cabaret

200

reception

800

dining

400

banquet

300

Pricing

Day rates from £2300

Event packages from £500 including venue hire and basic refreshments. Wedding packages available. Corporate rates include animal experiences and educational talks. Evening venue hire for exclusive events.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering Services

Animal Experiences

Historic Setting

Educational Tours

Gift Shop

Restaurant

Meeting Rooms

WiFi

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lighting

Ideal For

Educational EventsCorporate Team BuildingPrivate FunctionsBirthday PartiesSchool VisitsConservation Talks

Location & Access

2 The Broadway, Dudley Castle, Dudley DY1 4QB

Dudley Port Station (1.5 miles) provides rail connections to Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Local bus routes 4A, 8, 74, 87 serve the zoo entrance. Birmingham city centre 8 miles via A4018. Free parking available on-site.

Free parking for 800+ cars including disabled spaces. Coach parking available by arrangement. Additional overflow parking during peak periods.

Wheelchair accessible