Standedge Tunnel

Huddersfield Narrow Canal

The highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in the country!

Explore the country’s longest canal tunnel in the country. Take an exciting boat ride into the tunnel and learn more about how it was built and who built in. Make the most of the fantastic scenery and enjoy a walk along the canal or down by the river. Then discover more in the visitor centre or enjoy a rest in the café.

What is there to do?

• Tunnel Trip – Take an exciting half an hour trip into the tunnel and be surrounded by history.
• Visitor centre – learn more about how and why the tunnel was built.
• Shop
• Cafe
• Nature walks – Take in the stunning countryside.

Want to know more?

Standedge Tunnel For opening times, prices, directions and more information on group visits. Waterscape For more information on Britain's Waterways and events National Trust To discover more about Marsden Moor

Families

There are events and activities are held regularly at the Standedge Tunnel. Check our events section or the Standedge Tunnel Website.

What about schools and groups?

Schools and groups are always welcome at Standedge Tunnel and there are discovery boxes aimed at 7-11 year olds available for free use (when used in combination with a boat trip) at the centre in a designated education area. During the winter the boxes can be hired by the week to use in school. Boxes cover the following themes and are National Curriculum linked:

• Habitats
• Building Structures
• Water
• Local Geography and history

There are special group rates for the boat trip and look out for the exciting school’s weeks where led activities are provided.