Dudley Canal & Caverns

Something different is happening in June 🌙

We're running Twilight Tours on two Saturday evenings - 13th and 27th June at 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm. You'll drift into the caverns as the sun begins to set, with music and light adding to the atmosphere. It's relaxed rather than educational - just a chance to experience the tunnels in a different way.

Whilst here, enjoy some food from our food vendors, ice-cream stall or head to the bottle bar for a little tipple. Or bring your own picnic and settle by the canal. Either way, it's an evening that feels different.

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

There's still time to book the home ed creative workshop on 1st June 🎨

Kerri Williams is running it - she's a nationally recognised heritage artist and genuinely knows how to bring out the creativity in young people. Your kids will paint a ceramic mug or slate to take home, all materials included, ages 10+.

If you want to make a full day of it, bring a packed lunch and add a boat trip into the tunnels for just £5pp. It's a day out without the hassle of planning something complicated.

£40 for one adult + one child (£20 per extra child).

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

Tipton Fire Station are here tomorrow from 1-4pm 🚒

They're running water safety demonstrations and practical activities. 'Float vs Sink' demonstrations, 'Reach, Throw, Don't Go' exercises, learning about cold water shock and how to identify dangers along the towpath.

If you're wondering what to do with the Bank Holiday, this is a good shout. It's free to attend, no booking required, just turn up. The kids will love it.

We hope to see you there!

We are so excited to have Tipton Fire Station run a water safety afternoon on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May, 1-4pm 🚒

They'll be here on site running sessions around water safety - things like identifying dangers along the towpath, understanding cold water shock, and learning what to do in an emergency. There's practical activities including 'Float vs Sink' demonstrations and 'Reach, Throw, Don't Go' exercises using throw lines and reach poles.

It's one of those afternoons where the kids are learning something genuinely important without realising it because they're too busy getting stuck into the activities.

It's free to attend, no booking required, so just turn up on the day.

We hope to see you there!

Looking for a day trip from Birmingham that doesn't involve driving for hours? We're only 25 minutes away 📍

Straight up the A457 or a quick train to Tipton, and you're here. Underground boat trips through 428-million-year-old limestone caverns, Black Country heritage, and a coffee shop by the canal to sit and enjoy afterwards.

You leave the city, see something you can't experience anywhere else, and you're back home in time for tea. No massive planning, just a day out that's right on your doorstep.

Perfect for families, couples, or anyone who's running out of ideas for the weekend and wants something different without the hassle.

Book your trip: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/