Tar Tunnel
Tar still oozes through the brickwork of this bitumen spring, accidentally struck by 18th century miners.
One of the great curiosities of the Gorge
Don’t miss one of the Gorge’s more curious tourist attractions – an eerie brick-lined tunnel dug into the hillside.
Stand at the entrance to the tunnel and see the treacle-like bitumen oozing through gaps in the walls.
We are sorry that you can't walk along the tunnel at present, but you still get a view along part of it's length from the entrance.
All of the Museums will close at 2.30pm on Monday 2 July, Wednesday 5 September, Tuesday 9 October, Wednesday 7 November and Tuesday 11 December for staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 19th Mar – 30th Sep 2018 | Mon – Sun, 11am – 3pm |
| 1st Oct 2018 – 24th Mar 2019 | Closed |
See our opening times page for other attraction times.
Directions
The postcode for Tar Tunnel is TF8 7HT
See our directions page for further details.
Annual Passports
We only sell Annual Passport tickets online.
| Ticket Type | Walk Up Price | Online Saver Price |
|---|---|---|
| Family (1 Adult + their children) | £50.00 | £47.50 |
| Family (2 Adults + their children) | £70.00 | £66.50 |
| Adult | £26.50 | £25.15 |
| Child/Student | £16.50 | £15.65 |
| Senior 60+ | £20.50 | £19.45 |
| Add on a Blists Hill Guide Book | £4.95 | £4.95 |
Or see our single attraction tickets.
Individual Site Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £3.75 | £3.40 |
| 60+ | £3.25 | £2.95 |
| Child | £2.75 | £2.50 |
Or see our passport tickets.
A hidden Gem
- Learn more about the geology of the Gorge
- Marvel at the problem-solving of early industrialists