Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre

25/12/2022

HO, HO, HOLD IT!!!

'Where's the Yorkshire Puds? You can't have a Christmas Dinner without Yorkie Puds!' 🙄

Merry Christmas from everyone at Standedge Tunnel! You deserve it!

20/12/2022

We recently helped to host the Hansons Christmas Music Event.

Musicians and their families spent time in the Thomas Bourne Room creating a magically festive atmosphere with the unique acoustics that our Grade II listed warehouse has to offer! 🎷🎺

Here's some photos from the event, we cant wait to host more of these!

13/12/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Event over the weekend!

Please spare a couple of minutes and help us understand how we did by filling out the below form! 😀😀

Find it here ;- forms.office.com/e/U0NktKjDPs

We cant give you free coffee, but believe us when we say someone is behind a laptop giving you all a thousand air kisses 😉😉

Thank you for sparing us your time, and above all, have a Very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄

11/12/2022

‘Driving’ in a winter wonderland! ❄️❄️

Head on over the hill to Standedge Tunnel today for the final instalment of ‘A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas’! 🎄

Christmas Markets, Foodie Stalls, Children’s Craft activities and lots of mulled wine!

Park over at Marsden Station (Free Parking HD7 6DH) and take the Marsden Shuttle to reach us! Or the beautifully snowy towpath walk which takes 10 minutes. 😀

10/12/2022

🎄Ey Up!🎄

It’s so perfect it’s even snowing!! ❄️❄️

A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas is finally here! Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 5pm. Immerse yourself in all that is Christmas! Stop by our place!

🎅 Storytime with Santa for the little ones - Book here ;- standedge.eventbrite.co.uk
💝 A Christmas Market like no other, Hand crafted goods and gifts at great prices
🍻 Christmas tipple! - £3.50 Glühwein and Craft Ales brewed locally in Slaithwaite
🌯 Foodie Market with Yorkshire Pudding Wraps and other winter warmers!
❄️ Christmas Games and entertainment!

Check out the event here - fb.me/e/32CR2BsYD

🚈 TRAVEL GREEN! Marsden Railway Station is located 10 minutes away and is served frequently by trains between Manchester and Leeds
🅿️ Park in our dedicated car park at Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), You can then catch the Marsden Shuttle over near Lock 42 in front of the station to reach us by boat. Or take the 10 minute walk down the flat towpath.
♿️ Disabled Parking is strictly for Blue Badge Holders only during this event as spaces are limited. You can park close to our site by following HD7 6NQ.

09/12/2022

🎄Ey Up!🎄

A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas is on its way! Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 5pm. Immerse yourself in all that is Christmas! Stop by our place!

💝 A Christmas Market like no other, Hand crafted goods and gifts at great prices
🍻 Christmas tipple! - £3.50 Glühwein and Craft Ales brewed locally in Slaithwaite
🌯 Foodie Market with Yorkshire Pudding Wraps and other winter warmers!
❄️ Christmas Games and entertainment!

Check out the event here - fb.me/e/32CR2BsYD

🚈 TRAVEL GREEN! Marsden Railway Station is located 10 minutes away and is served frequently by trains between Manchester and Leeds
🅿️ Park in our dedicated car park at Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), You can then catch the Marsden Shuttle over near Lock 42 in front of the station to reach us by boat. Or take the 10 minute walk down the flat towpath.
♿️ Disabled Parking is strictly for Blue Badge Holders only during this event as spaces are limited. You can park close to our site by following HD7 6NQ.

07/12/2022

Last chance to book!

You have until Friday at 2pm to secure a spot at Storytime with Santa! 🎅

- £15
- Spend time with Santa in his Grotto
- Get a gift for your tree!
- Exclusive time in Santas Workshop crafting gifts to take home

There’s about 30% availability remaining. Santa and his helpers are waiting to give you a magical experience!

Head here to book :- standedge.eventbrite.co.uk

04/12/2022

ONE WEEK TO GO! - A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas is on its way! 😃

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December, come and visit Standedge Tunnel for our Christmas Extravaganza!

🎄 Christmas Markets
🎄 Storytime with Santa
🎄 Foodie Hub with Yorkshire Pudding Wraps and More!
🎄 Some Fantastic Entertainment

Follow our event page here - https://fb.me/e/32CR2BsYD

Head over to our dedicated parking area at HD7 6DH and head down the signposted towpath for 10 minutes

Persons with reduced mobility and a valid blue badge can park directly with us at HD7 6NQ

01/12/2022

Ey up! It's Christmas Time! And we are having 'A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas! 🎅🎅

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022 between 11am and 5pm

We've got loads for you to get tha' sen involved with! Just check out below some of the best bits!

🎅 Storytime with Santa! - Bring the kids along to meet the big man himself! Booking is online only and can be done here ;- standedge.eventbrite.co.uk
🎁 Standedge Tunnel Christmas Market! - Shop till you drop and this year its bigger than ever!
🥧 A 'Full Dressin' Food Market with Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, Handmade Pies and More!
🍻 Don't forget the boozy favourites! From Gluhwein to a selection of real ales, this'll keep yer from gerrin' nesh!

Check out our event page here for all the details! ;- https://fb.me/e/32CR2BsYD
🅿 Parking is available at our main car park over near Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), A 15 Minute walk along the towpath to reach us!
♿ Blue Badge Parking is located at our Tunnel (HD7 6NQ)

29/11/2022

Hello!

Just so you know, our boat trips will be temporarily suspended during the month of December and heading into January. This is to facilitate planned maintenance of the 200 year old canal.

The Watersedge Coffee House is open as normal 😀

We are hoping you'll still visit us at the Standedge Tunnel Christmas Markets on the 10th and 11th December!

28/11/2022

With Christmas on its way, you can be sure we have something planned! 🎄

Our Christmas Markets are the ideal place to get that special something...

10th & 11th December 11am - 5pm

27/11/2022

Storytime with Santa! 🎅

A magical experience just for the little ones... Come and meet Santa and his helpers and he'll tell you some of his favourite tales.

On the 10th and 11th December.

🎅Meet Santa
🎁 Your very own gift to put under your tree
🖍 Craft activities, build your own Christmas decoration

All for £15. Book online here! - standedge.eventbrite.co.uk

26/11/2022

Ey up! It's Christmas Time! And we are having 'A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas! 🎅🎅

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022 between 11am and 5pm

We've got loads for you to get tha' sen involved with! Just check out below some of the best bits!

🎅 Storytime with Santa! - Bring the kids along to meet the big man himself! Booking is online only and can be done here ;- standedge.eventbrite.co.uk

🎁 Standedge Tunnel Christmas Market! - Shop till you drop and this year its bigger than ever!

🥧 A 'Full Dressin' Food Market with Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, Handmade Pies and More!

🍻 Don't forget the boozy favourites! From Gluhwein to a selection of real ales, this'll keep yer from gerrin' nesh!

Check out our event page here for all the details! ;- https://fb.me/e/32CR2BsYD

🅿 Parking is available at our main car park over near Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), A 15 Minute walk along the towpath to reach us!
♿ Blue Badge Parking is located at our Tunnel (HD7 6NQ)

24/11/2022

Your last chance of the year to head to the depths of the Pennines onboard one of our Discovery Boat Rides!

Explore all that Standedge has to offer this weekend
🛳 Discovery Boat Rides on Friday and Saturday, Book online at standedge.eventbrite.co.uk or simply turn up and go!
☕️ The Watersedge Coffee House is open all weekend, grab a brew and a spot of lunch
🏛 Delve into the history of the tunnel by visiting our Museum Gallery

23/11/2022

Canal & River Trust - Standedge

Storytime with Santa! 🎅

A magical experience just for the little ones... Come and meet Santa and his helpers and he'll tell you some of his favourite tales.

On the 10th and 11th December.

🎅Meet Santa
🎁 Your very own gift to put under your tree
🖍 Craft activities, build your own Christmas decoration

All for £15. Book online here! - standedge.eventbrite.co.uk

We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe that life is better by water. Our research shows that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really can make us feel happier and healthier. With eve...

21/11/2022

Ey up! It's Christmas Time! And we are having 'A R**t Good Yorkshire Christmas! 🎅🎅

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022 between 11am and 5pm

We've got loads for you to get tha' sen involved with! Just check out below some of the best bits!

🎅 Storytime with Santa! - Bring the kids along to meet the big man himself! Booking is online only and can be done here ;- standedge.eventbrite.co.uk

🎁 Standedge Tunnel Christmas Market! - Shop till you drop and this year its bigger than ever!

🥧 A 'Full Dressin' Food Market with Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, Handmade Pies and More!

🍻 Don't forget the boozy favourites! From Gluhwein to a selection of real ales, this'll keep yer from gerrin' nesh!

Check out our event page here for all the details! ;- https://fb.me/e/32CR2BsYD

🅿 Parking is available at our main car park over near Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), A 15 Minute walk along the towpath to reach us!
♿ Blue Badge Parking is located at our Tunnel (HD7 6NQ)

19/11/2022

Only one day to go! We can't wait to meet you at our stunning and stylish wedding venue! 💍

Head on over to Standedge Tunnel this Sunday to experience the utmost in hospitality at our Wedding Fayre! Crammed with hand picked suppliers from florists to photographers, venue dressers and even musicians. Its all here and the best thing is theres no tickets needed! Simply turn up and explore! 😃

Head on over to our event page for more information ;- fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

18/11/2022

Set in the heart of the glorious Pennines, Standedge Tunnel infuses both industrial heritage and pristine nature. And now it hosts a spectacular Wedding Venue for you to spend your most special day! 💍

Head on over to Standedge Tunnel this Sunday to experience the utmost in hospitality at our Wedding Fayre! Crammed with hand picked suppliers from florists to photographers, venue dressers and even musicians. Its all here and the best thing is theres no tickets needed! Simply turn up and explore! 😃

Head on over to our event page for more information ;- fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

17/11/2022

A Discovery Boat Ride for only £5? That's going straight into my basket! 😁

Book with us online at standedge.eventbrite.co.uk for only £5 each! That's everyone! Adults, concessions and children! 😮

Want something to do this November? Grab a ticket (or a few!) today!

*£5 tickets only available online through our partners at eventbrite. Tickets are non transferrable to dates outside of November 2022 or to our other activities. No further discounts are available with the £5 tickets, sale ends on Sunday 20th November at 12pm. standard booking terms still apply, see eventbrite description for more information.

16/11/2022

Our spectacular Wedding Venue in the countryside has a unique way of reaching us. By boat! Working with the Marsden Shuttle you'll be in good hands for the quirky and niche wedding you deserve! 💍

Head on over to Standedge Tunnel this Sunday to experience the utmost in hospitality at our Wedding Fayre! Crammed with hand picked suppliers from florists to photographers, venue dressers and even musicians. Its all here and the best thing is theres no tickets needed! Simply turn up and explore! 😃

Head on over to our event page for more information ;- fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

15/11/2022

A Discovery Boat Ride for only £5? That's going straight into my basket! 😁

Book with us online at standedge.eventbrite.co.uk for only £5 each! That's everyone! Adults, concessions and children! 😮

Want something to do this November? Grab a ticket (or a few!) today!

*£5 tickets only available online through our partners at eventbrite. Tickets are non transferrable to dates outside of November 2022 or to our other activities. No further discounts are available with the £5 tickets, sale ends on Sunday 20th November at 12pm. standard booking terms still apply, see eventbrite description for more information.

14/11/2022

Inspiration unlocked! 💍

Standedge Tunnel welcomes you to our rustic wedding venue on Sunday the 20th November for our Autumn Wedding Fayre. We've selected some of our favourite suppliers from caterers to bridal wear, all here to help you make sure your special day is as unique as you! 🥂

Head on over to our event page for more information ;- fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

13/11/2022

Lets travel back in time together to 1954, A year where the tunnel portal was overgrown and the railway company inspected the canal tunnel. There's lots going on here! Absence of Life Jackets, Hard Hats, certainly no gas monitors and in fact you can see them smoking in the tunnel! How times have changed! 😂

11/11/2022

Its never a dull day when Standedge Tunnel is involved! Visit us this weekend for our usual selection of Discovery Boat Rides, The Watersedge Cafe and our spectacular Nature Trail 😀

🏛 Step back in time in our museum gallery.
🥐 Enjoy a bite to eat and a Darkwoods Coffee in The Watersedge Coffee House
🛳 Discovery Boat Rides operating into the tunnel at 11am 1230, 1330 and 1430 both Friday and Saturday. Book online at standedge.eventbrite.co.uk or purchase your tickets on arrival.

🅿️ Parking is available next to Marsden Station, HD7 6DH and we are a 15 minute walk along the towpath to reach us.

♿️ Disabled Parking is located close to our visitor centre at HD7 6NQ. ⚠️Please be aware that there is road resurfacing works on the approach to our Disabled Parking although the closure is just midweek and the road is open on the weekends.

09/11/2022

There's so much functionality with Standedge Tunnel, your sweetest ideas for your wedding day have a home here!

We're inviting you to our spectacular wedding fayre on the 20th November where you can soak in the atmosphere and beauty of Standedge Tunnel's Warehouse Wedding Venue. With specially selected suppliers with a history of working in partnership with us, its your one stop shop for a venue that's functional to your needs and nobody elses!

Check out our event page here for all the details! fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

07/11/2022

Ahhh! Standedge! 😌😌

Stop off and take in the views of this marvellous infusion of nature and industrial heritage! 🙂

Have you any fond memories with us?

05/11/2022

An EPIC Venue in the heart of the Pennine Hills! Standedge Tunnel is the premier place to tie the knot in Yorkshire. Want a sneak peek? Join us for our Autumn Wedding Fayre on the 20th November. 😃

You can see the venue in all its splendour! We've also invited over 20 of our most trusted, hand picked suppliers for you to get a taste of what your perfect day can become! Even better, there's no tickets to book! simply turn up and be mesmerised! 💍

Head on over to our event page to learn more! ;- fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

📸 Kimberley Sarah Photography

04/11/2022

The depths of the Pennines await! Board one of our Discovery Boat Rides into Standedge Tunnel this weekend!😃

Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 1230, 1330 and 1430.

Booking is available online at standedge.eventbrite.co.uk or buy your tickets from the Tunnel Control Office on the day! 😄

02/11/2022

Inspiration unlocked! 💍

Standedge Tunnel welcomes you to our rustic wedding venue on Sunday the 20th November for our Autumn Wedding Fayre. We've selected some of our favourite suppliers from caterers to bridal wear, all here to help you make sure your special day is as unique as you! 🥂

Head on over to our event page for more information ;- fb.me/e/1YTR3KTuW

📸 Elizabeth Baker wedding and portrait photography

30/10/2022

Welcome to the finale! ☠️☠️☠️

Please be aware that all of our boats are fully booked up today although we have so much more to do!

Pumpkin Carving activities with face painting, other crafts and free tea and coffee for the adults! Book here, sales close 30 minutes before the event. standedge.eventbrite.co.uk 🎃

Join us for Skelebones’ Ghoulishly Fun Halloween Hunt for £3! Collect the letters to win prizes. 👻

Head on over to Marsden Station for FREE parking (HD7 6DH). Board the Scary Shuttle Boat from Lock42 or take the spooky Haunted Halloween walk to reach us in 15 minutes!