Standedge Tunnel

Originally opened in 1811, the tunnel has been restored and was re-opened in 2001. Boaters wishing to travel through the tunnel with their boats should see the Information for Boaters page and check British Waterways website for the latest information.

A highlight of a visit to Tunnel End is a boat ride into the tunnel. The rides start from Tunnel End Cottages at the tunnel mouth and go about 500 metres into the tunnel. At the time of writing, these trips are only operated at weekends and bank holidays between Easter and September. However, these dates may change so please check British Waterways website for the latest information, as well as times and prices.

The nearby former canal warehouse was restored to create the Standedge Visitor Centre. Admission to this is free and it is open on the same days as the tunnel trips (see above) and also daily during school summer holidays.

The photo shows a passenger module in the Marsden portal, with Tunnel End Cottages on the right.

The trip into the tunnel lasts about 25 minutes.

The specially designed passenger boat has glass roof panels, powerful external lights and viewing platforms at each end. A guide explains about the tunnel to the passengers.

Deep inside Standedge Tunnel.

A large bronze plaque unveiled by Prince Charles when he officially opened the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in September 2001. The plaque depicts scenes from different parts of the canal.

A detail from the plaque showing the Marsden portal of Standedge Tunnel.

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