Tar Tunnel
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The Tar Tunnel is an abandoned tunnel located on the north bank of the River Severn in the Ironbridge Gorge at Coalport, England. It is one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums attractions administered by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
attractions: Jackfield Tile Museum, Coalport China Museum, Coalport Bridge, restaurants: The Woodbridge Inn, The Half Moon Inn, The Brewery Inn, The Boat Inn - Jackfield, The Tile Press Café, Blist's Hill Chip Shop
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The Tar Tunnel is an abandoned tunnel located on the north bank of the River Severn in the Ironbridge Gorge at Coalport, England. It is one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums attractions administered by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
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I think it would have been an awesome place to visit, but unfortunately they only do guided tours between 29 July and 11 September, so you have to plan your journey for that time. I would love to go and see it when it is open again and think the kids would really love it. When you get close to the entrance, you can already smell the tar.
frans coetzerfrans coetzer
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Very informative your guide (Paul), but disappointing to get only a couple of minutes in the tar tunnel, well look over the carrier and that was it tbh. Also the information signs are behind locked doors and you don’t really have time to read them properly with everyone about. Better suited outside maybe.
H18-PDW PhotographyH18-PDW Photography
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Currently the majority of the tunnel is closed but you can go to the entrance of it and look down free of charge, there is a mine car and a few rocks. Kids can wear a hard hat, but it's not required. The gift shop sells Ironbridge merchandise.
Anton LapinskiAnton Lapinski
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Moderately interesting, but unfortunately you aren't allowed into the tunnel itself (for safety reasons). Very enthusiastic tour guide with rather idiosyncratic delivery.
Tom WhalleyTom Whalley
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Morning time we had private tour in Tar Tunnel. Caitlyn was our tour guide, she is so lovely and explained the history of the tunnel very well. She is so friendly.
Bekzat YrzaBekzat Yrza
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Nice to see old pieces of history all alongside this Riverside walk. You can imagine it being used and it really comes to life
James HewittJames Hewitt
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+44 1952 433424
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Website
ironbridge.org.uk
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