STANDEDGE TUNNEL - A TRUE WONDER OF THE WATERWAYS
We reopen in 2009 on Saturday 4 April
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The Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre is a great introduction to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, a waterway of startling contrasts, from tranquil countryside to dramatic mills.
   
A Visionary Feat
Standedge Tunnel is the highest (196 metres above sea level), longest (5,029 metres) and deepest canal (194 metres) in the country. The project was started in 1794 at the height of ‘Canal Mania’ period and took 17 years to complete – with a little help from one of Britain’s greatest civil engineers, Thomas Telford.

The tunnel and visitor centre are now closed for 2008 but we will be reopening on Saturday 4 April with a whole host of fun and exciting events planned for 2009. There will be a repeat of the Ashley Jackson Painting Day in June, our very own ‘Artsfest’ in August and great live music as part of Marsden Jazz Festival as well as the famous Imbolc Festival in February. Further details will be posted soon.

RECENT NEWS RELEASES
(Word documents, click to read)

New Standedge Admiral Clocks up 10,000 Hours in Tunnel 17/10/2008
STANDEDGE SPOOK SPECTACULAR THIS HALLOWE’EN 21/10/2008
STANDEDGE CUSTOMER CARE RECEIVES RECOGNITION 5/9/2008
STANDEDGE CELEBRATES ART SUCCESS! 5/9/2008
STANDEDGE MAKES THE CUT IN YORKSHIRE’S ‘TOURISM OSCARS’
11/7/2008

 

Contact: Mar - Oct: 01484 844298; Nov - Mar: 0113 281 6860 or email info@standedge.co.uk