Fossils to Father Christmas, Witches to Wildlife

CANAL ART WITH KERRI WILLIAMS – HOME EDUCATORS DAY
We are thrilled to offer home‑educating families an exclusive opportunity to learn from the incredible Kerri Williams – The Heritage Crafter.
Join us on Monday 1st June, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, where Kerri will guide participants step‑by‑step as they design and paint their own ceramic mug or slate to take home.
Everything is provided — all materials, tools, and expert guidance from Kerri herself.
Tickets are £40 for one adult + one child • £20 per additional child
Suitable for ages 10+ only
Additionally, you can add on a boat trip into our historic tunnels and caverns for after the event for just £5 per person.
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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!
Ticket prices will be confirmed in the future.
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
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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.

RETURNING IN 2027
EASTER – TIME TRAVEL RESCUE
Join us 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’ll need all your help.
We’ll have another amazing easter event coming in 2027!
In partnership with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Himley Hall, see our tunnels and caverns in a whole new way!
