Dudley Canal & Caverns

04/09/2026

Twilight Tours are back on 11th September and tickets are live 🌙

Evening boat trips through the caverns with music and light as things start to cool down. Fish and chips on the balcony if you fancy food, The Loft bar open for drinks, or bring your own picnic and settle by the canal.

Grab your tickets now and join us for a magical evening ✨

Book now: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/events/twilight-tours/

03/09/2026

Halloween and Christmas tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow and members get first dibs 🎃

Early access all weekend - just log in and add a booking whenever you fancy. Everyone else can grab theirs from Monday. But members get the whole weekend to choose their slots first.

If you're not a member yet, you can sign up anytime over the weekend and get early access to both events. Membership gets you unlimited boat trips whenever you want, discounts in the cafe and shop, 10% off event tickets like these ones, and early access to everything we launch. It basically pays for itself within a couple visits.

Join or book now: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/membership/

01/09/2026

This fox is doing a full towpath inspection 🦊

Just casually strolling along checking everything's in order. Either that or he's trying to book himself on the morning boat trip. Either way, he looks like he's got somewhere to be.

https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/boat-trips/

31/08/2026

We're open as usual for the bank holiday today 🚤

Unfortunately our accessible boat is out of action at the moment, which means we might need to make some alterations to the timetable. Please check our website for bookings or pop in to see us and we'll sort you out.

We're really looking forward to a busy day!

https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/boat-trips/the-underground-experience/

Join our skipper for a day out in the West Midlands like no other! Venture 70ft underground to discover caverns, fossils and hidden stories. Book tickets now.

29/08/2026

This summer's been absolutely brilliant 🌞

It's been so fun to look back at all the special memories and moments we've had this summer - families enjoying boat adventures together, learning and discoveries made each day, and of course - so much ice cream!

There's still time this weekend to come and be part of our summer of adventures, we'd love to see you here! But Autumn's coming and so is everything we've got planned. Twilight tours, Halloween, festivals here and there, and other exciting stuff we haven't announced yet.

But for right now - we want to celebrate the last weekend of summer with some great boat trips and maybe a couple more ice-creams.

Book now: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/boat-trips/the-underground-experience/

28/08/2026

Save the date - Twilight Tours are back on 11th September ☀️

Evening boat trips through the caverns with music and light, as things start to cool down. Fish and chips on the balcony if you fancy food, The Loft bar open for drinks, or bring your own picnic and settle by the canal.

Tickets aren't on sale just yet but keep an eye out - we'll let you know as soon as they open.

27/08/2026

Home Educator Day is 14th September - and this time you're surrounded by what you're learning about 🪨

You come to the canal, you work with real specimens, you understand how rocks form. But then you get in a boat and actually float through the evidence - tunnels carved through stone that's 425 million years old. It's not just a lesson, it's hands-on discovery.

Your kids take something home they made. It runs 10am-2pm, bring a packed lunch, and it's adult and child £23. Geology actually makes sense when you're surrounded by it.

Book now: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/learning/home-educators/

25/08/2026

Next week the VAT savings disappear and September happens whether you're ready or not ☀️

If you've been meaning to get the kids down here for the summer, this is your last weekend to do it at the current prices. Once school starts, it's a different rhythm. So come now while everything's still in holiday mode.

Get down here - we're ready for you!

Book now: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/boat-trips/the-underground-experience/

22/08/2026

If you're a home educator looking for a learning day that actually works, we've got something coming in September 🪨

Home Educator Day - Rocks and Fossils on 14th September, 10am-2pm. Work with real geological specimens, learning how rocks and fossils form. Dudley's got 425 million years of stories - formed when it was a warm tropical sea, teeming with ancient marine life. Create something to take home, then boat trip through the tunnels to see it all in person.

It's £23 for an adult and child, with additional children at £13 each. And don't forget to bring a packed lunch!

Book now: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/events/home-educator-day-rocks-and-fossils/

20/08/2026

There's still time to get down here before the school run starts 🚤

Bring the kids on a NAVVY morning and they're entertained with music and lights the whole way through. Or come down in the afternoon and get a deeper insight into the history while you're floating through the caverns. With VAT savings still on until the 1st September - family tickets are only £9.63 per person.

Oh, and don't forget to end the day with ice cream - that's what summer's all about!

https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/boat-trips/the-underground-experience/