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If you're looking for something very different to do in the city then this is a great choice, and not weather dependent. I did the two hour tour which takes you upto the emergency exit at the top of Crawhill Road. There has to be a second exit (Health & Safety) and you can see where you were by walking up there afterwards and finding the yellow "square manhole cover" on the side of the pavement. There are two histories to be told here. On the way up the Tunnel we learnt about the time when it was used as an air raid shelter during the 2nd World War, and what life was like here during that time. One person who had previously suffered from shell shock spent the whole of the war here. Blast walls were added to the original tunnel for protection during the war years. On the way back down the Tunnel we learnt about what led to the construction of the tunnel, how it was constructed, and some of the mishaps that beset the tunnel during its operation. The tunnel was cleverly designed to move coal from the mine on the town moor to the waiting ships on the Tyne using a gravity system of Wagon transport. Our two guides were excellent and very entertaining. Definately recommend this tour if you're looking for something different.
Miles Macdonald
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Booked a one hour tour of the Victorian Tunnels. Wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I did guess that it would be dark, narrow and slightly claustrophobic. The volunteer guide went by the name of Pete and what a fun guy he was. In truth I wasn’t expecting a lot of the tour because, well it’s a tunnel. The tour felt like it only lasted 5 minutes because Pete gave such a great narrative of the history of the tunnels and the many stories great stories to tell about things that happened in the tunnels throughout it’s life. The stories and history warns't just confined to the tunnels who. There stuff about life for the people of Newcastle during the times of the tunnels. The coal miners, the people who worked o the tunnels and the less affluent times. Best of all, the lights went out in the tunnels as part of the tour and it made me really appreciate just what a wonderful modern we live in outside of the tunnels.
macedonboy
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Finally got round to booking the Victoria Tunnel tour and it was really good. The tour guide Pete was excellent and he really brought the tunnel history to life with all the stories of its use during the war, for transporting coal and also how it was built. The tunnel provides a very interesting story and it’s quite an experience to be down there. A piece of North East history that is well worth a visit. My family and I all really enjoyed it. Thanks to Pete and the other volunteers for giving up their time so that people have the opportunity to visit and learn all about Victoria Tunnel.
Sarah Douglas
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My husband and I booked the 2 hour tour, and we absolutely loved it . The two volunteer guides, Rachel and Pete ( I hope I remembered the names right ), were fantastic and so knowledgeable. Rachel did the first hour telling us all about how it was used as an air raid shelter in the second world war and then Pete took over for the second hour, informing us of how the tunnel was first built to transport coal and they both had such interesting stories from both periods. At a cost of just £12 per adult, this is a great way to spend a couple of hours. I highly recommend this tour .
lisa sowerby
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Definitely the most interesting tourist attraction I've experienced in Newcastle. The guides we had were full of knowledge and more importantly a great ability to hold your attention and entertain when telling us the history of the tunnel. There were stories of different events in the timeline of the tunnel, information on local history which was even tailored to where you were as you progressed underneath the city. There were opportunities for questions too. It's definitely a learning experience and provides a great social history as you go. Loved it.
Andrew
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Our family just did the Victoria tunnel tour and it was fantastic. Our tour guides were Mal and Pete and they were the absolute best. It was extremely informative, fascinating, and a lot of fun. It was a very interactive and interesting experience and not too hard to walk along. We had an 8 and 10 year old with us and another group with us had seniors and everyone was able to keep up no problem. We did the 2 hour tour and it flew by! I would highly recommend doing this tour, it was definitely worth it!
Nicole
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Basic Info
Address
Ouseburn Valley, 51 Lime St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ, United Kingdom
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Phone
+44 191 261 6596
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Website
ouseburntrust.org.uk
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The Victoria Tunnel is a subterranean wagonway that runs under Newcastle upon Tyne, England, from the Town Moor down to the River Tyne. It was built between 1839 and 1842 to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery in Spital Tongues, to riverside staithes, ready for loading onto boats for export.
attractions: Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Biscuit Factory, Cluny Recording Studios, Heaton Park, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Seven Stories, Waterfall Weddings, Quayside House, restaurants: Pitcher & Piano Newcastle, Aneesa's Buffet Restaurant, Free Trade Inn, The Head of Steam Quayside, Tomahawk Steakhouse - Newcastle, The Broad Chare, The High Main - JD Wetherspoon, Victors Newcastle, The Cycle Hub, Ernest Cafe Bar

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