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Red House Glass Cone

Stourbridge, United Kingdom•4.6(343)•Heritage Site, Museum

Explore glassmaking heritage at this Victorian cone structure with interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and a gift shop celebrating the region's industrial past.

Red House Glass Cone is a fascinating museum housed in a rare surviving Victorian glassmaking cone, offering visitors a unique insight into Dudley's industrial heritage and the craft of glassmaking. The venue features interactive exhibits and demonstrations that bring the history of glass production to life, showcasing the techniques and processes used during the region's manufacturing boom. The museum is family-friendly with amenities designed for visitors of all ages, including pushchair access for parents with young children. On-site refreshments are available at Heavenly Baking at the Cone, making it easy to spend an extended visit. With free entry and both indoor and outdoor spaces to explore, Red House Glass Cone provides an educational and engaging experience suitable for families with children from infancy upwards, offering a compelling blend of historical learning and hands-on discovery.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 15:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 15:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 15:00
Friday: 10:00 – 15:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Heavenly Baking at the Cone

On-site café offering baked goods and refreshments

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4.6(343 reviews)
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Simon Joyce

Simon Joyce

a month ago

A great award winning historic place to visit. Plenty to see around the museum and site. Check out the tunnel tour and don't forget to look up in the cone for a wow moment. Excellent friendly staff. After a bite at the well catered cafe, you may consider a wonder along the adjoining canal.

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Dawn Douglas

Dawn Douglas

2 months ago

Brilliant place for a visit. A lovely example of a victorian industrial building that's been turned into a museum. Preserving the history along side modern working glass makers. There's a great cafe and direct access to the canal if you fancy a walk along the footpath.

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Nigel Poole

Nigel Poole

2 months ago

Fantastic few hours out if you like history free parking and free entry great staff and knowledgeable a lovely cafe nice food and drinks one of lovely things is watching the glass bowers there is so much to do with more glass sites not far from each other two nice shops selling glass and nice bits and pieces also a shop selling and two ladies showing people how sewing ie quite unusual in a Heritage site but fantastic to see you can go for a walk along the canal toe path if you like they is a nice pub on the toe path called the Samson &Lion also Nature reserve so you have a choice Stourbridge Glass Museum next’s is Ruskin Glass Centre and Glasshouse Heritage Centre then if you like you can go to the Bonded Warehouse and jump on a canal boat for trip so in all allow a bit of time if you want to in joy this experience some of these place you have to pay to entry

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The Budget Globetrotter

The Budget Globetrotter

9 months ago

A lovely little place in Wordsley which is free!! I’d definitely recommend visiting, especially for their cafe where their cakes and pastries are gorgeous. I wish there was more to it, I’m really interested in the history of it.

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Tiffany Joy

Tiffany Joy

9 months ago

We came here on a bank holiday Monday a few months back and it was a great look at the glass industry! You had the massive glass cone and some of the other workings and a lot of beautiful glass that had been made on site to look at! It was in a beautiful location too right next to the canal! It’s a great place to come and spend a day, they also have a gift shop full of some beautiful vases etc and other sellers on site in their own little shops! Highly recommend!

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Red House Glass Cone

Is Red House Glass Cone free to visit?

Entry to Red House Glass Cone is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Red House Glass Cone suitable for?

Red House Glass Cone is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Red House Glass Cone dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Red House Glass Cone.

Is there parking at Red House Glass Cone?

Red House Glass Cone doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at Red House Glass Cone?

Yes — Heavenly Baking at the Cone is on site at Red House Glass Cone. On-site café offering baked goods and refreshments

Is Red House Glass Cone pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Red House Glass Cone is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Red House Glass Cone?

Red House Glass Cone is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Red House Glass Cone by public transport?

Red House Glass Cone isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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