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SCHOOL VISITS
INFORMATION |
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Opening
times: 15 March to 2nd November 2008. Open
Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.30pm (closed Monday
except Bank Holidays). |
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Guided Boat
Trips: Schools can enjoy 30 minute trips into
Standedge Tunnel in a glass roofed boat. Boat trips run
at 10.15, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm and
4pm. Boat trips must be booked in advance for school
visits. The boat trip capacity is 31 persons. |
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Prices:
Free entrance in to the Visitor Centre, which features
the history of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and the
building of Standedge Tunnel.
The Thomas Bourne room is available for use FREE of
charge upon booking a boat trip, subject to availability. Resources are available
within the room. |
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School Boat
Trip Charges (for groups of 15 or more):
Children (5 – 15 years) £3.00, Teaching and support
staff FREE of Charge. |
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Tunnel End
Reservoir: The adjacent reservoir site
(approximately 15-20 minutes walk) offers opportunities
for river and pond investigation work. Equipment may be
borrowed from Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre, a £20
refundable deposit is charged. |
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