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A visit to the Tar Tunnel is a unique chance to see what lies beneath the surface of the Ironbridge Gorge.
- Take a 45-minute guided walk from the Coalport China Museum to the Tar Tunnel, and learn about the history and use of the surrounding buildings
- Find out how locals made an accidental discovery that would make industrialists money
- Step inside and look into the 1,000 yard tunnel going deep into the hillside
Limited numbers. Pre-booking advised (including for PASS and PASS PLUS holders, see link below).
2024 opening times
The Tar Tunnel is open on selected dates throughout the summer. See Opening Times opposite.
Access to the Tar Tunnel is by 45-minute guided visit only.
Please meet at Coalport China Museum to begin your tour. The tour culminates with the opportunity to look into the Tar Tunnel from inside the entrance. Please note that it is not possible to visit the whole tunnel.
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
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Parking
PASS PLUS holders and Friends can park in the Coalport China Museum car park for free during their daytime visit by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive. Find out more.
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Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 30th Sep – 25th Oct 2024 | Closed |
| 26th Oct – 3rd Nov 2024 | Closed |
| 4th Nov – 22nd Dec 2024 | Closed |
| 23rd Dec 2024 – 5th Jan 2025 | 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.
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