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Opening Times

Please Note - In line with government restrictions we are currently closed. We are opening on 14th April 2021.

Due to reduced seating on all our boat trips we recommend you book online to ensure you get the boat you want.

We are accepting walk up customers but we cannot guarantee availability of pods and times. 

      The Explorer Boat April 2021

      Monday Closed
      Tuesday Closed
      Wednesday Closed
      Thursday Boats are 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
      Friday Boats are 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
      Saturday Boats are 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
      Sunday Boats are 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

      October Half Term boats run every 30 minutes, 10am - 3:30pm.

      The Dudley Underground Experience - May 2021

      Monday Closed except Bank Holiday Mondays 3rd & 31st may
      Tuesday Closed
      Wednesday Boats are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
      Thursday Boats are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
      Friday Boats are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
      Saturday Boats are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
      Sunday Boats are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

      Gongoozler Coffee Shop - April 2021

      Monday Closed
      Tuesday Closed
      Wednesday 09:15 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Thursday 09:15 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Friday 09:15 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Saturday 09:15 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Sunday 09:15 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00

      Gongoozler Coffee Shop - May 2021

      Monday                           09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Tuesday 09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Wednesday 09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Thursday 09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Friday 09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Saturday 09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00
      Sunday 09:00 - 4:00 Last hot food order 3:00

      Car Park

      09:00 - 5:00 daily

      Please note we may need to alter times of opening and boat trips. Check this space or contact us on 0121 557 6265 before setting out on your journey. 

      Published: 30th May, 2019

      Updated: 1st April, 2021

      Author: Traci Dix-Williams

      Location: Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust, 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB

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      Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust

      501 Birmingham New Road
      Dudley, West Midlands
      DY1 4SB

      Company Registration No. 09784120
      Charity Number 1166460
      VAT No. 266 1745 87

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      Phone: 0121 557 6265

      Email: [email protected]

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