Excitement among volunteers and visitors as popular Black Country Glass Cone reopens following extensive restoration
There were lots of visitors and a feeling of pride among volunteers as the Red House Glass Cone was officially reopened to the public.
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It was a day to forget about the weather and take a trip to see a unique and evocative Black Country attraction after the completion of a major restoration project.
The Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley was a hive of activity, with families, couple and glass enthusiasts coming to see the Dudley Council-run site after it reopened its doors to the public on Saturday.
The site had undergone a £1.5 million restoration over the last 12 months, with partial closures while essential, but sensitive work has been carried out, and a Christmas craft fair and official reopening event were put on to celebrate the reopening.
The inside of the Glass Cone proved a popular place to stand and take in the sheer scale of the attraction, which towers over the nearby canal and A491 road, while there were also plenty of takers for tours of the underground tunnels.
The Mayor of Dudley officially reopened the site as part of an event funded by Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund, while people were able to enjoy refreshments on site from onsite ‘Café 2 U’, a Christmas choir performed and Mrs Clause and Santa were also present for seasonal photo opportunities throughout the day.
The Christmas Craft Fair, which has been taking place across the weekend, provided seasonal gifts to take home, while a Christmas trail was also part of the event, with the first 150 children who complete the trail to receive a keepsake glass token, made on site by resident artist Bethany Wood.
