Annual report

Latest

The Victoria Tunnel remembers World War One

The Victoria Tunnel marks the centenary of the end of the first World War.
Heather Richardson

Heritage Officer since September 2018
Plastic Free Ouseburn

Join in a river and community clean up day as part of the Plastic Free Ouseburn campaign
Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel

Unique and fascinating events celebrating Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel.

Visit the Victoria Tunnel

Advance booking is essential for tours of the Victoria Tunnel - a preserved 19th century waggonway under the city built by the Victorians to carry coal and re-used as an air raid shelter during World War 2.
Buy Tour Tickets

Buy tickets for the Victoria Tunnel
Parking and Public Transport

Car park suggestions and public transport connections
Essential information

What to wear, what to expect, and more...
Meeting point for the Tour

Tours meet at the Victoria Visitor Centre, 55 Lime Street, Ouseburn
Tunnel history

The Victoria Tunnel runs beneath the city from the Town Moor down to the Tyne. It was built in 1842 to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery to riverside staithes (jetties) ready for loading onto ships. In 1939, it was converted into an air-raid shelter to protect hundreds of Newcastle citizens during World War II. A programme of repairs in 2007-8 was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the TyneWear Partnership, and part of the Tunnel is now open to the public.
Tour times

We offer at least seven public tours each week, with additional public, group and school visits.
Walks and talks

A programme of summer walks as well as self-guided walks to explore the heritage of the Ouseburn Valley.
Contact us

Contact us by phone, email or in person.
Archived: Unlucky in Ouseburn

Do you dare explore the Victoria Tunnel on Friday 13th? If you enjoy a good scare this event is for you...

Keep up to date with all the Ouseburn Valley News Sign up for our E-newsletter

Join in a river and community clean up day as part of the Plastic Free Ouseburn campaign Read more

Unique and fascinating events celebrating Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel. Read more