Celebrating 50 years of Studio Glass worldwide and 400 years of glassmaking in Stourbridge, many visitors come to the Stourbridge Glass Quarter to be amazed and enthralled at the workshops, demonstrations and artists sharing their love for glass.
The first International Festival of Glass (IFoG) under Glass Art Society (GAS’s) stewardship will be based at The World of Glass, St Helens, Merseyside from August 27–31, 2026. For further details see Glass Art Society.
Whilst visiting the Stourbridge Glass Quarter, if you are interested in undertaking a self-guided walk download the leaflet at Stourbridge Canal & Glass Quarter Heritage Trail leaflet or for the detailed historical and heritage version download the leaflet at Stourbridge Canal & Glass Quarter Heritage Trail leaflet.
Accompanying this leaflet is a short film showing some of the highlights from this walk. To view, go to the Crystal Mile Walk on youtube.com/user/dudleymbc