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Opening Times

Please Note - In line with government restrictions we are currently closed. We hope to reopen on 3rd December 2020.

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 Dudley Underground Experience - October

      Monday Closed
      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

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

      The Dudley Underground Experience - November

      Monday Closed
      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

      Monday Closed
      Tuesday Closed
      Wednesday 10:15 - 4:15 Last hot food order 3:30
      Thursday 10:15 - 4:15 Last hot food order 3:30
      Friday 10:15 - 4:15 Last hot food order 3:30
      Saturday 10:15 - 4:15 Last hot food order 3:30
      Sunday 10:15 - 4:15 Last hot food order 3:30

      Car Park

      10:00 - 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: 9th November, 2020

      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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