A great little tourist attraction thats not offten mentioned. Here you can go on a boat trip to see the tunnel and hear about its history , there is a very good free museum and tea shop as well . I dont think this is...More

We went with family and two small children there is an excellent playpark and a small soft play in the museum which is free of charge. We got a lovely coffee from the cafe where the staff were helpful and friendly.

Took my grandchildren here for the afternoon,after a very informative canal trip into the tunnel, expertly guided by a member of staff , we had lunch on the bank of the canal. Afterwards they played on the park. Overall a lovely afternoon.

Visited with the family. Took the train to Marsden and followed the pleasant 15 minute towpath walk to the tunnel. Had a very good and reasonably priced lunch at the waterside cafe then spent time in the extremely informative visitor centre. That was followed by...More

Good experience, the visitor's centre is very informative and the canal boat trip into the tunnel is very interesting, good for all ages there were lot's of children who were having a great time, combined with a walk around Marsden where there are lot's of...More

A venue with a difference. Children’s soft play area, narrow boat travel to venue. A day to remember.

Visited the rivers and canals trust at Standedge near Marsden, and it was during a wedding so no visitor centre visit possible , the canal trip was into and back out of the 3.4mile tunnel that usually takes 2 hours to travel through. In all...More