Discover a Hidden World Beneath Your Feet

Step aboard our open-top narrowboat and journey back 420 million years into the heart of the Black Country’s hidden underground. On 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 the caverns sing with the wind, 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.

Uncover the secrets that lie beneath your feet — only at Dudley Canal & Caverns Underground Experience

Running multiple times a day, join us for the most unique outdoor…indoor experience in the Black Country and beyond. Book today to secure your spot, as we travel back 420 million years.

If you’re a UK Tax Payer, then you can visit again and again, through the GiftAid scheme, a critical lifeline for charities, and the best thing is it won’t cost you a penny.

This Summer: ‘From Navvies to Skippers’ at Dudley Canal & Caverns

A summer adventure like no other!
Join us for ‘From Navvies to Skippers’ — a hands-on, family-friendly experience that dives into the incredible people behind our canals, from the hardworking navvies who dug them from rock, to the skilled skippers who keep them alive today.

Hop aboard your floating time machine and journey underground through twisting tunnels and ancient caverns, exploring a world 420 million years in the making.

Get stuck in with Explorer’s Lab activities for all ages!

Dress up like a navvy. Dig like a geologist. Build your own bridge. Learn to tie knots like a real canal skipper

Rain or shine, we’re ready!
With both indoor and outdoor spaces, Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust is the perfect summer holiday destination for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

Boat trips run daily throughout the six-week holidays — so don’t miss your chance to explore the magic beneath your feet.

Escape, Explore, and Discover Underground This Summer

Step 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.

Including a light show that brings the underground wonders to life. Our expert skippers guide you 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

Book online and save. GiftAid your ticket and come back as many times as you like for 12 months.

Boats run every 30 minutes from 10:30 to 16:00 every day in the summer.