Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines

Discover 428 million years of history in just 45 minutes on an underground boat trip. Journey into the limestone mines under Castle Hill in Dudley, through tunnels dug out by hand by the miners of the Black Country hundreds of years ago. Our skippers will tell you our story, from tropical sea bed to the mines that fuelled the Industrial Revolution. Enjoy breathtaking audio visual shows in our caverns and marvel at an underground environment like nothing you’ve ever seen.Look out for our own Blue Peter badge on your trip, mounted on the wall of one of our tunnels!After your trip explore our Portal building. Learn more in our Biffa Award interactive exhibition gallery, pick up a souvenir in our shop, have a look at our visiting artist exhibitions and stop off for coffee and a cake or lunch in our Gongoozler restaurant overlooking the canal.

Free entry for badge holders

Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free.

To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a valid Blue Peter badge ID card and be accompanied by a full paying or concessionary adult. If a paying adult is accompanied by two children with badges and valid badge cards, free entry will be given for both children.

Before you visit any of the attractions, grab a grown-up and read the Blue Peter Badge Attractions Terms and Conditions.

Find out how to apply for a Blue Peter badge today and remember to take your badge ID card to take advantage of this offer!