Dudley Council has shared its plans for the three attractions at Castle Hill with the public, following its submission of planning permission in January for the major redevelopment.

The £10.1m proposal for the Dudley Zoological Gardens, the Black Country Living Museum and the Dudley Canal Trust include a shared arrival point for visitors, a new entrance for each attraction and 600 new parking spaces and an upgraded car park.

During February’s half term school holidays displays and dedicated staff were on hand at each venue to explain the proposed changes.

Council cabinet member for regeneration Shaukat Ali said the redevelopment would create jobs, stimulate tourism and bring more visitors to the area.

“The three visitor attractions on Castle Hill all offer a distinct day out and what we as the council and the visitor attractions want to do is redevelop Castle Hill into a regional leisure and cultural destination that will collectively offer even more than it already does,” Ali said.

The European Regional Development Fund is contributing £4.5m to the project, with the council, the attractions and the Heritage Lottery Fund contributing the remainder.