Priory Park, Dudley

Priory Park was awarded £2.6 million of Heritage Lottery Funding in 2011 to renovate and restore the park.

Priory Park takes it's name from St James's Priory, a 12th century Cluniac Priory which exists today as ruins, in the south end of the park.The park was officially opened in 1932 as a part of the Priory Estate.

Priory Park covers 8 ha just outside Dudley town centre.

Current facilities include:
Pavilion building including toilet facilities
4 tennis courts
Multi use games area inc. basketball, cricket, football
Children's play area
5-a-side pitch
Bowling green
Lily pond
Herb garden
Rose garden

Restoration work was completed in 2012 to include:

Renovated Pavilion - including toilets and a classroom
Priory Ruins - improvement and restoration
Various art works
Re-laying of paths
Creation of 5-a-side football pitch
Original shelter re-roofed and a landscaped rock garden added
New benches, bins and interpretation signs
New trees and shrub beds.
Restoration of the Bowling Green
Increased volunteer opportunities, events and activities

PRIORY PARK RANGER CAN BE CONTACTED ON 01384 812474