The Underground Experience – Daily Boat Trips
Escape, Explore, and Discover an Underground Hidden world
Step aboard our open-top narrowboat and journey back 420 million years into the heart of the Black Country’s hidden underground world.
Running Wednesday to Sunday this 45-minute guided boat trip, you’ll wind through mysterious tunnels, echoing caverns, and underground basins alive with wildlife — a landscape carved by time and teeming with stories.
Feel the cool air swirl as it whips through the tunnels & caverns, and marvel at rock formations older than the dinosaurs. Rain or shine, our boats run daily — making us the perfect indoor/outdoor adventure for the whole family.
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Discover a Hidden World Beneath Your Feet
Float into the cool, quiet depths of Dudley Canal & Caverns 70ft beneath the surface — the perfect escape for families, budding geologists, or anyone craving a break from the busy world above.
Light shows, Mining reconstructions, and a Skipper guided tour the underground wonders will come to life with stories, history, and hidden secrets carved in stone.
Feeling adventurous? Try traditional “legging” through the tunnels — just like they did centuries ago!
Whether you’re seeking discovery, inspiration, or simply a peaceful place to slow down, this underground experience promises something truly unforgettable
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Pay Once Visit for 12 months!
If you’re a UK Tax Payer, then you can visit again and again for 12 months
through the GiftAid scheme, a critical lifeline for charities, and the best thing is it won’t cost you a penny.
Hop aboard your floating time machine and journey underground through twisting tunnels and ancient caverns,
Boats run every hour from 10:30 to 15:00 Wednesday to Friday
and every hour between 10:00 and 15:00 Saturday & Sunday
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GiftAid your ticket and visit us again and again on our Underground Experience!
Group rates available on request. Group = 20+ passengers
Our boats must depart at advertised time – please arrive 10 minutes before departure time to allow for booking in and loading.
Bring a jumper or coat with you – our tunnels can get a bit drippy this time of year.
Bring your camera with you – a magical hidden world will be revealed.
We offer a free ticket for visitors requiring an essential carer – Please bring proof of carer status with you.
Grab a coffee in our Coffee Cart, with seating along the tow path, the perfect opportunity to while away the day
Find out more in our access guide and on our group information page.
Please note that all visitors are expected to wear a helmet on our underground trips for their safety
Wondering what to expect when you head underground?
Check out our FAQs page, or give us a call on 0121 557 6265. You can also email us at info@dctt.org.uk
