• Children aged seven and over enjoy our tours (the 1¼ hour tour is more suitable for the 7-8 age range) - but the tours are not suitable for very young children and babies.

  • Tours start and finish in the Ouseburn Valley.

  • The Tunnel is a dark, confined space (in most places it is six feet 3 inches high by seven feet wide), so we provide hard hats and torches.

  • The Tunnel is damp and muddy in places. Please wear suitable, closed-toe shoes. High heels are not advisable!

  • The Tunnel has a constant temperature of 12 degrees C. The walls are limewashed in places. We recommend that you wear a washable, warm jacket.

  • No animals are allowed in the Tunnel.

  • Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the Tunnel.

  • We reserve the right not to admit anyone who is under the influence of alcohol.

  • The Victoria Tunnel is an unfunded and not-for-profit project. In order to cover its running costs  the following charges apply, Adults £15 for 2-hour tour, £13 for 1¼-hour tour, Children 7-15 £6. A concessionary charge of £6 for visitors on a low-wage may be available - please phone to arrange. If a carer is needed to enable attendance we offer a free place for this.

  • Tours are delivered by a team of Heritage Volunteers. Our guides are all volunteers and without them giving up their time the tours would not be possible. Please treat them with respect.

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Author: Lesley Turner

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