Fossils to Father Christmas, Witches to Wildlife
PUBLIC HOLIDAY EVENTS
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HALLOWEEN & AUTUMN
The Spookiest of Seasons is upon us. Join us this half term for our famous Canal-O-Ween, the Monster Mash Up Party of the Season.
Starting just as dusk sets in, we’re off a family friendly round up party, with games, activities and dancing.
Halloween Boats run between 26th October to 31st October, every 30 minutes from 3pm. Booking is essential
Ideal family fun for all ages!
Tickets are £15.00 per person (under 1s go free)
Through the Daytime, why not join us for our Tales in the Dark themed Underground Experience, running every 30 minutes from 10am through the Half Term week
CHRISTMAS AT DUDLEY CANAL & CAVERNS
There’s loads happen at Dudley Canal & Caverns this Christmas, from a race to get the children’s Christmas Letters to Father Christmas, to Wreath Making over mulled wine and mince pies.
You’ll also find information here about Gift Vouchers for all our boat trips, and Cream Tea Boat. The most unique gift you can give some one this Christmas.
The Last Letter to Santa is our yearly Family Event, and runs every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through late November & all of December, and includes a full week just before Christmas Eve – Board our Post Master Narrow Boats, Visit Santa, Write Letters and Enjoy music, food and festivities
Our Wreath Making Session is a guided session over mulled wine and mince pies, in our newly opened Loft at the Lock space. Perfect to get you and loved ones into the mood for Christmastime.
BACK IN 2026
EASTER 2026 – TIME TRAVEL RESCUE
Join us in 2026 as we embark on another adventure back to a time before the dinosaurs…and perhaps stop off to see them on the way.
In a race against time, we must reach our lost explorers before it’s too late, we’ll need all your help.
Tickets for this event are expected to go on sale February 2026
This is a GiftAid friendly ticket, meaning if you’ve visited us in the last 12 months and GiftAid your ticket, parts of this event are free for you to take part in!
In partnership with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Himley Hall, see our tunnels and caverns in a whole new way!
MAY HALF TERM – WATERY WILDLIFE
You can see some of the best of British Wildlife along our canals
Join us through May as we take you on a tour of the places they call home, where we may find, badgers, foxes and even nesting bats!
This event is Gift Aid eligable, meaning if you’ve visited us before in the last 12 months and GiftAid your ticket, you can come along to this specially themed holiday programme for free!
With activities and trails, a canalside coffee shop, and plenty of picnic areas this is a great day out for the whole family; and you could extend your stay with a trip to Wrens Nest Nature Park!
