Red House Glass Cone
Red House Glass Cone
High Street
Wordsley
Stourbridge
West Midlands County
DY8 4AZ
England
Website
Telephone
01384 812750
Fax
01384 812751
The Red House Glass Cone lies in the heart of the Glass Quarter, Stourbridge, West Midlands. It was built at the end of the 18th century and used for the manufacture of glass until 1936. It is now one of only four left in the United Kingdom.
The Cone itself reaches 100 feet into the sky and is an amazing structure. A tour through the glassworks will take you down into the underground passages and tunnels and up into the heart of the Cone where you can can marvel at the scale and enormity of the structure and look down on glass artists at work.
Audio guides can also be hired. These take you through the history of the glassworks, introduce you to the characters from the industry and explain the magical process of glassmaking.
Live glassmaking every day (except Wednesdays)
Venue Type:
Industrial heritage site, Artist studio or collective
Additional info
Wheelchair access to the ground floor, with accessible toilets
Children under the age 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Guide dogs only
Free parking, adjacent to the entrance
Baby changing facilities
Newly installed exhibition galleries tell the story of glassmaking in the area and the history of this unique glassworks. Glass and archive material from the Stuart Collection which spans over 100 years will also be on display.
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Science and Technology
Key artists and exhibits
- Glass and archive material from the Stuart Collection
- History of glass and glassmaking
Discover Glass
An amazing experience for all your pupils. An interactive guided tour, in Victorian costume, be amazed at a glass blowing demonstration and make a fused glass tile.
How to obtain
A whole day visit suitable for KS1 to KS4
Cost £5.25 per pupil with accompanying adults free of charge.
Call: 01384 812750 or email redhouse.cone@dudley.gov.uk for a Teacher's Information Pack
The JAM Club's Sticky Saturdays
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/kids-zone
Sticky Saturdays is our free Saturday family craft club hosted by Red House Glass Cone on the 3rd Saturday of every month, running from 13.00-15.30. The activity lasts around 30 minutes leaving time to look around the exhibitions and site afterwards.
How to obtain
Check out the Club leaflet on the Dudley Council website for more information on The JAM Club and Sticky Saturdays' other host venues. Contact Red House Glass Cone on 01384 812750 for more details.
The Romans at the Cone
A fun, interactive day suitable for KS2 pupils. Your day includes dressing up, handling artefacts, dressing as an archeologist and a hot glassmaking demonstration.
How to obtain
A whole day visit costs: £3.75 per pupil with accompanying adults free.
Call: 01384 812750 or email: redhouse.cone@dudley.gov.uk for a Teacher's Information pack.
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