Black Country Living Museum
Dudley · DY1
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Summary
A reconstructed 1900s canal-side village used extensively by Peaky Blinders — trams, back-to-back houses, and a working chain shop make it the most production-ready period environment in the Midlands.
About this location
The Black Country Living Museum is a 26-acre open-air museum in Dudley, developed from the 1970s on a former industrial site alongside the Dudley Canal. The museum reconstructed a complete early-20th-century Black Country working community: rows of back-to-back workers’ cottages, a working chain shop demonstrating chain-making, a rolling mill, a coalmine, a Victorian shopping street with period fittings, canal-side wharves, and a working tramway running through the site. Costumed interpreters staff the buildings during public opening hours.
The museum has become one of the most significant production locations in the Midlands precisely because it does the art direction work for you — the period street, the canal wharf, and the industrial buildings are all genuinely dressed and maintained to period standard. Peaky Blinders used the museum extensively from Series 2 onwards for its Birmingham back-street sequences, and the museum’s profile in production circles has grown substantially as a result. Other drama productions using it include various BBC period films and documentaries.
The museum’s commercial team manages film hire separately from the visitor experience. Dawn-to-opening-time and after-closing-time slots give exclusive access to an empty period environment. The canal beside the site is operational and accessible. Full power and loading facilities support production infrastructure. Dudley is in the West Midlands metro area — Birmingham city centre is 20 minutes by road.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access available — dedicated entry for kit and set dressing.
- Public transit
- Dudley has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Black Country Living Museum?
- Yes — filming on or around Black Country Living Museum typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Black Country Living Museum?
- On-site parking is available at Black Country Living Museum. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Black Country Living Museum?
- Black Country Living Museum sits in the £££ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Black Country Living Museum?
- Black Country Living Museum can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at Black Country Living Museum before?
- Black Country Living Museum appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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