Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre (2025)

The visitor centre is located at the Marsden end of the tunnel. It contains fascinating information regarding the history of the tunnels. Exhibitions highlight past and present uses and details the restoration efforts and methods used by builders over time. Boat trips give a first-hand glimpse into what travellers of the past experienced during the height of their usage.

Contacts

Operator: Canal River Trust

Address: Waters Road Marsden Huddersfield Yorkshire HD7 6NQ

Telephone: 01484 242 792
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: View website

Open Days & Times

Daily 0900-1600. Visit website for more details.

Travel

By Bus: 184
By Rail: Marsden / 2 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Full disabled access

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The canal tunnel is the highest, deepest and longest in the area. It lies 636 feet underground. Once the tunnel was completed after 17 years, it provided a through route. It is wide enough for narrowboats to pass. Interestingly, engineers created wider areas throughout the tunnel to provide passing lanes for people. This contributed to a safer route for people to use. The last boat to use it was a commercial boat in 1921. This tunnel was officially closed in 1944, and it deteriorated as a result. Restoration efforts have enabled people to use it once again.

It is a popular visitor attraction because of its rich history, and never ceases to amaze people who travel along it. This engineering feat was one of the first of its time, and it represents UK ingenuity at its finest.

For more details about the tunnels visit this website:

https://www.standedge.co.uk/Standedge-Tunnel-and-Visitor-Centre.html