Dudley Canal and Caverns

Loved this trip, fantastic staff and volunteers, our 3 kids aged 7,9,14 really enjoyed it even though they thought it would be boring they loved it 😊 price when booking online is cheaper so even better highly recommend. also went to black country museum which backs onto the canal exit, so really good day out.

What an amazing place i had not been on the canal trip for many years , so it was almost like the first time the dudley canal and caverns are a must visit place . there is a wonderful shop and museum , and the gongoozler restaurant and bar is excellent .it offers a great choice of food and drink at very reasonable prices . the canal trip is entertaining and educational, it takes you underneath dudley zoo into the limestone caverns which are fascinating just to think of the work those miners did to extract that limestone it is an engineering triumph and a human miracle. many people died in the mines and the caverns, life was very hard in those times even children worked from the age of eight in the mines . whilst in the caverns there are several film shows and exhibitions. the journey takes approximately 45 minutes give or take . the canal boats do longer trips but they must be booked in advance . the price of the visit was £11 per adult and £8.50 for children but the great thing about that is the tickets are valid for 12 months from date of issue worth every penny . the tunnels are a piece of history , go and enjoy yourselves you will not regret it . plus it is right next to the equally fascinating black country living museum . visit both , go early and remember 12 months visits for the price of entry at both brilliant places .

Great experience and an amazing slice of history. my companion was a friend with severe visual impairment. the staff were just brilliant. they were helpful and accommodating, not once doubting her ability to cope with the barge or enjoy the experience, despite being blind. she highly recommends it.

Super fun experience on the canal cruise! totally not what i expected! they take you into the caverns with so many different shows. really interesting! i can highly recommend this if you want to relax and not walk all over in the museum.

The 45 minute tour of the canal and caverns was brilliant! the guide was excellent and full of interesting facts and humour. it was absolutely fascinating to travel through the tunnels and learn about their history. the tour is really well designed with engaging videos and displays. it's really worth a visit!