Dudley Castle

Dudley Castle was built by the Normans. Providing protection since around 1071 the castle saw many changes over the centuries. The infamous John Dudley rebuilt the castle in the Renaissance style only to be beheaded by Queen Mary for trying to put Lady Jane Grey on the throne of England.

The civil war came and went with Dudley Castle having supported the Royalist cause and surrendering in 1646 after the defeat of Charles I at Naseby. In 1750 a fire all but destroyed the accommodation at Dudley Castle. The fire is said to have burned for three days.