Tar Tunnel

Dig deep – Gaze into the depths of the hillside

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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. 

The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

  • Shopping available
  • Guide dogs only

Already have one of our great value PASSes? Click here to book your free guided tour.

INTRODUCING IRONBRIDGE

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Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

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Hands-on fun and interactive experiences

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Explore our awe-inspiring collections 

DISCOVER INNOVATION

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Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge

Opening times

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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