In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

From 08.04.23 to 23.04.23 there is an Easter fair in Wuppertal. On Carnaper Platz in Wuppertal-Barmen, the showmen put on a colourful programme for the guests. Whether you want to go round and round in Break Dance or Blue Power Polyp, high in Sun Wheel,

The fair takes place in the town centre.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Herzele railway station (distance 1.7 km)

- by bus - bus stop Gemeentehuis (lines 25, 49, 251, 253)

By car:

- Venue: town centre (Groenlaan)

Car park:

- Car park

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