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Castle and Priory


For an asset map of this ward please click here.

Active Black Country have identified this area as a priority ward. Over the coming months we will be engaging with residents and deliverers to understand local wants and needs with a view to tackling inactivity. The project is called Black Country Moving. Click here to view the latest learnings that our Connectors have collated.



Key Networks and Initiatives

  • Dudley CVS
    • Key network amongst small groups in Dudley and manage social prescribing in the borough via Integrated Plus
  • Black Country Fund
    • Sport England funded pilot into 8 priority wards

Health Centres

There are no GP surgeries within Castle and Priory. Several sit just outside;

  • St James Medical Practice
  • Eve Hill Medical Practice
  • The Greens Health Centre

Education Centres

  • Dudley College (FE)
  • Bishop Milner Catholic School (Secondary)
  • St James Academy (Secondary)
  • Wrens Nest Primary School
  • Priory Primary School

Faith Centres

  • St Francis CofE School
  • Dudley Baptist Church
  • St James Church

Places to be Active

  • Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve
  • Priory Park
  • Priory Boxing Club

Select a Local Authority or Ward for key learnings about the area

Local Authorities
Priority Wards