book a special guided tour...
...for your unique chance to see an industrial 'New Town' and what lies underneath the surface of Ironbridge Gorge.
- Look into the 1,000 yard tunnel deep into the hillside
- Hear the story of an accidental discovery
- Discover how a sticky situation made money
2023 opening hours
The Tar Tunnel is closed until Easter weekend 2024.
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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INTRODUCING IRONBRIDGE
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Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 6th Nov – 23rd Dec 2023 | Closed |
| 27th Dec 2023 – 7th Jan 2024 | Closed |
| 8th – 21st Jan 2024 | Closed |
| 22nd Jan – 11th Feb 2024 | Closed |
The Tar Tunnel will next open for Easter weekend 2024.
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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