Easter: Time Travel Rescue

at Dudley Canal & Caverns
Dudley Available from Sat 28 Mar to Sun 12 Apr

Inc. boat trip, Explorer Lab access & all activities

Book Time Travel Rescue tickets & enjoy a ROARSOME Easter at Dudley Canal & Caverns

Climb aboard your very own floating time machine and journey 420 million years into the distant past for a thrilling dino‑themed quest! Help reunite the lost DINO EGG with its dino parent in one of the most exciting Easter events in the Black Country.

  • Take part in an immersive race through time on an underground boat adventure 
  • Discover prehistoric worlds, fossils and dramatic caverns along the way
  • Experience spectacular sound & light shows deep underground
  • Join expert skippers guiding you through a perilous prehistoric mission
  • Perfect for families looking for Easter events in the West Midlands!

Help reunite the lost DINO EGG with its dino parent in one of the most exciting Easter events in the Black Country

  • Dates: 28th March - 12th April
  • Age Suitability: Family‑friendly, but includes flashing lights, strobe effects & loud sounds that may affect sensitive visitors
  • Duration: Includes a 45‑minute underground boat journey plus post‑trip activities (Explorer Lab)
  • Location: Dudley Canal & Caverns, Birmingham New Road, Dudley
  • Tickets include: Time‑travel boat journey, sound & light show, puzzle challenges, access to the Explorer Lab, hands‑on dino activities & crafts to take home

Travel back 420 million years, explore eerie basins, uncover fossils and face thrilling challenges as the clock ticks!

Time Travel Rescue blends immersive storytelling with breathtaking underground scenery. Your mission begins when a migrating dino parent loses its egg somewhere in the twisting tunnel system - your job is to help track it down! 

With every twist and turn through echoing chambers and illuminated caverns, you edge closer to solving the mystery. From incredible sound and light shows to the Dinosaur Graveyard, the journey pulls you deep into a prehistoric world brought vividly to life. After resurfacing, continue your adventure at the Explorer Lab with fossil‑making, dino digging and interactive learning.

  • Board your very own time machine and embark on a journey 420 million years into the past
  • Experience a breathtaking sound and light show inside the vast, echoing caverns
  • Float through the Castle Mill Basin Dinosaur Graveyard – a place full of ancient awe
  • Bring your camera – there will be a lot to see during your boat trip
  • Solve exciting puzzles to track down the missing explorers deep within the caverns and tunnels
  • Visit the Explorers Lab, where you can create your own fossils, dig for dinosaurs and snap photos of your adventure
  • Dress up warm, it can get a bit chilly when you are deep underground
  • Leave plenty of time to get to the site - the traffic around can be heavy and could cause delays

Book your Time Travel Rescue tickets today and spend Easter in Dudley, where the past, present and future collide in the caverns below! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Location

Dudley Canal and Caverns

The Portal Building,
Birmingham New Rd,
Dudley,
DY1 4SB
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How to find us

Location: Dudley Canal and Caverns, The Portal Building, Birmingham New Rd, Dudley DY1 4SB

  • The nearest train station is Tipton, located approximately a 20‑minute walk from the site.

Several bus routes stop nearby on Tipton Road, just around the corner, including:

  • 24 - Foxyards Estate to Merry Hill via Dudley
  • 229 - Bilston to Dudley via Coseley and Sedgley
  • 311 & 313 - Walsall to Dudley via Wednesbury
  • 610 - Wednesbury to Dudley via Great Bridge and Tipton
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
  • Food and drink
More Info
Are Dudley Canal and Caverns wheelchair accessible?

Dudley Canal and Caverns building is completely wheelchair accessible via a lift within the building or outdoor ramped path.

  • Dudley Canal and Caverns have an accessible boat with a platform lift. 
  • If you are a wheelchair user, please give the team a call on 0121 557 6265 so that they can ensure that the wheelchair space is reserved for you.
Are Dudley Canal & Caverns dog-friendly?

Only Assistance Dogs are allowed in the building and on the boats. There is a dog friendly garden and seating area, along with benches outside the building and on the car parks.

Is there food and drink at Dudley Canal and Caverns?

Dudley Canal & Caverns is host to a canal‑side café called The Gongoozler, located inside the Dudley Canal Trust Portal building.

  • Choose from a variety of hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and sweet treats.
  • Offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options alongside a children's menu. 
  • Overlooks the canals and tunnels  - ideal for relaxing before or after your boat trip. 
  • Indoor and outdoor seating available.
What age are Dudley Canal & Caverns tours suitable for?

Dudley Canal & Caverns is suitable for all ages, with tours appropriate for all visitors. 

  • Standard child tickets apply to ages 3-16 years old. 

For specific age requirements, please check your chosen tour page. 

Will you get cold or claustrophobic in Dudley's canals and caverns?

There are a handful of need-to-know's about the temperature and atmosphere inside the caverns. 

  • The underground temperature stays surprisingly stable all year, thanks to the ground’s natural insulation.
  • Most areas of the caverns remain around 10–14°C, which can feel chilly - especially on hot summer days.
  • Visitors are advised to bring a coat or jacket year‑round, as the cool air can feel cold compared to outside temperatures.
  • During very cold weather, parts of the tunnels may cool further and can even produce spectacular icicle displays.
  • Guests are welcome to bring blankets or cushions to stay cosy during the boat trip.
  • Those who suffer from claustrophobia are encouraged to review the orientation guide beforehand to understand what the underground environment is like.
  • Once the boat enters the tunnel, there is no way to get off until the tour ends, so visitors should be certain they’ll feel comfortable before boarding.

Anyone with concerns is welcome to contact the team before booking for reassurance or guidance.

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