Dudley Canal Trust

Marvel at the impressive limestone caverns carved by man to gain access to the raw materials that changed our world forever.

Relax with a stunning video show in Little Tess Cavern - explaining how the limestone was originally formed and burst through from the earth’s crust. Learn how the fossilised remains of small creatures and plants - now clearly visible in Castle Mill’s coral reef - once lay under the sea bed.

See the amazing lifelike reconstructions in Hurst Cavern - with mannequins depicting how miners worked in the tunnels during the 18th century. Delight in the incredible music and light show in the Singing Cavern.

Discover the traditional art of ‘legging’ in the tunnels.
It’s all yours to enjoy in only 45 minutes.

Please note that normally, boats run hourly, on the hour.
However, at busy periods we operate at 30 or 15 minute intervals throughout the day. Under three’s free.

There is a disability boat available if required. No dogs except guide dogs on site.

This tour gives you the opportunity to travel the full 2888m length of the mighty Dudley Tunnel. You’ll get the chance to experience the traditional art of ‘legging’ – where boats were propelled through the tunnels using ‘leg power’.

It also includes a comprehensive tour of the remarkable Limestone Mines and Caverns, taking in all the elements featured in our 45 minute trips outlined above, including:-

- an entertaining video show in Little Tess Cavern explaining how the limestone was originally formed and emerged from the earth’s crust

- fascinating details about how the fossilised remains of small creatures and plants which are now clearly visible in Castle Mill’s coral reef once lay under the sea bed

- lifelike reconstructions in Hurst Cavern - with mannequins depicting how miners worked in the tunnels during the 18th century.

- an astonishing music and light show in the Singing Cavern.

The 2 hour through tunnel trips usually run once a month, apart from January, November and December. The trips take place in the first week of the month, please see our calendar.

There is a disability boat available if required. No dogs except guide dogs on site.

Embark on this spectacular 6 hour voyage and you’ll enjoy a fascinating tour right through the heart of the Black Country, taking in both the Dudley and Netherton Tunnels.

The boat travels down the striking flight of locks at the Parkhead Conservation Area along the Dudley No 2 canal before arriving at Bumble Hole Conservation Area and the impressive and historic Cobbs Engine House.

Following a refreshment stop, the journey continues through Netherton Tunnel and up the flight of Factory Locks on the Birmingham to Wolverhampton main line before returning to the towpath at Dudley.

It’s an incredible odyssey right through the Black Country, introducing visitors to the area’s magnificent feats of waterway engineering, enticing natural beauty and its historic industrial landscape.

The 6 hour 2 Tunnels & 2 Locks Tour tunnel trips usually operate around four times a year during the summer months. The trips take place in the first week of the month, please see our calendar.

There is a disability boat available if required. No dogs except guide dogs on site.