Opening Times

March - October Monday Friday 9-5 Monday to Sunday
November, January February 9-4 Wednesday to Sunday

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Skipper guided Boat trip into subterreanean underground Caverns, Basins and loading wharfs. A chance to experience the art of "legging" the boat through the tunnels

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Canals
Heritage
History

What are the activities?

Boat Trip
Legging

What is the age range of the activities?

All Age Ranges

Sample programme of the activities:

History of Formation of Limestone, how it was mined and what it was used for in the Black Country

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Boat trip with skipper guided boat tour. Jacket required as cool underground

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

52 persons per boat but boats can run at 15 minute intervals throughout the day on the circular network

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We have pre filled risk assessments for schools that we send out

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes these can be arranged

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Gift Shop, Refreshments, Ice Cream

Is specific clothing required?

Jackets required as underground location

Do you have first aid on site?

First Aid Boxes carried on all boats and licensed under the maritime and coastal agency

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

None