A Boat Trip Like No Other
Join us as we take you back in time. 428 Million years…
NEW FOR 2025 – Book Online & Save
Jump on board and and discover a magical underground world which dates back 428 million years.
Enjoy sound and light shows, historic recreations and informative commentary delivered by your knowledgeable skipper.
Learn about the material which was mined here and how it shaped the Industrial Revolution
Marvel at how tropical sea-beds worked their way up through the earth to deposit amazing and unique fossils in our caverns.
Pop on your hard hat and sit back and discover hidden worlds as you enter our tree lined basins, filled with wildlife, peace and quiet!
Duration: 1 Hour
From the surface, our tunnel looks unassuming, but it needs to be seen to be believed.
We’re still one of the best value experiences, and 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.
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Prices 2025 – Book Online and Save
Adult
Online £12.50
On the Gate £14.00
Child (3-16)
Online £10.40
On the Gate £11.00
Under 3’s
Free
Essential Carer*
Free
Family – 1 adult & 2 children
Online £29.10
On the Gate £32.00
Family – 2 adults & 2 children
Online £42.60
On the Gate £47.00
Family – 1 adult & 3 children
Online £39.50
On the Gate £43.00
Family – 2 adults & 3 children
Online £52.00
On the Gate £57.00
Group rates available on request. Group = 20+ passengers
On the Underground Experience trip we offer a free ticket for visitors requiring an essential carer – Please bring proof of carer status with you.
Find out more in our access guide and on our group information page.
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
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.
The Gongoozle Coffee Shop will be serving a range of refreshments so don’t rush off.
Sit on our balcony and Gongoozle!!! (A gongoozler is someone who enjoys watching canal life).
