Dudley Canal and Caverns - Christmas Makers Guild
Dudley Canal and Caverns - Christmas Makers Guild
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Telephone:
0121 557 6265
Email:
info@dctt.org.uk
Address:
Birmingham New Road, DUDLEY, West Midlands, DY1 4SB
4-6 December, 11-13 December and 18-23 December 2026. Hidden deep underground in magical workshops, the Christmas Makers Guild is busy bringing the big day to life.
But here’s the thing: Santa will arrive soon for his Annual Christmas Inspection, and it’s a race against time to make sure everything’s in order.
The toys need to be built in the Toy Workshop. The gifts must be labelled in the Logistics Department. And the elves have to pass their final exams in the Christmas Home Delivery Simulator.
Oh, not to mention, a sparkle of Christmas wonder should be sprinkled over all of it…
The elves mentioned they could do with a few extra hands, and we knew just who to ask: will you board a narrowboat to the secret workshops and become Honorary Christmas Inspectors for the day?
This larger-than-life family adventure is a festive feast for the senses, bringing the magic of Christmas so close you can (quite literally) touch it.
Expect an assortment of colourful characters to get you in the seasonal spirit, welcoming you to each new department in the making of Christmas, along Dudley’s mystical, underground waterways.
As your skipper guides you through tunnels and caverns – transformed with festive music, shimmering lights and spectacular decorations – there’ll be plenty of opportunities for kids to get involved and help save the day!
4-6 December, 11-13 December and 18-23 December 2026. Hidden deep underground in magical workshops, the Christmas Makers Guild is busy bringing the big day to life.
But here’s the thing: Santa will arrive soon for his Annual Christmas Inspection, and it’s a race against time to make sure everything’s in order.
The toys need to be built in the Toy Workshop. The gifts must be labelled in the Logistics Department. And the elves have to pass their final exams in the Christmas Home Delivery Simulator.
Oh, not to mention, a sparkle of Christmas wonder should be sprinkled over all of it…
The elves mentioned they could do with a few extra hands, and we knew just who to ask: will you board a narrowboat to the secret workshops and become Honorary Christmas Inspectors for the day?
This larger-than-life family adventure is a festive feast for the senses, bringing the magic of Christmas so close you can (quite literally) touch it.
Expect an assortment of colourful characters to get you in the seasonal spirit, welcoming you to each new department in the making of Christmas, along Dudley’s mystical, underground waterways.
As your skipper guides you through tunnels and caverns – transformed with festive music, shimmering lights and spectacular decorations – there’ll be plenty of opportunities for kids to get involved and help save the day!
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Times & Dates
Session Details:
Days of the week:
Dates:
11th Dec 2026 - 13th Dec 2026
18th Dec 2026 - 23rd Dec 2026
Costs and Booking Information
Cost:
£23.00
Booking Required?
Yes
Booking Information:
Please book via our website https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/events/christmas/
Cost Information:
Group Information
Coverages:
Dudley Central
Target Audiences:
Adults, Children
Facilities:
Parking available, Toilet facilities, Wheelchair accessible, Disabled toilet, Lift available, Disabled Parking
Notes
Notes:
A ticket to ‘The Christmas Makers Guild’ is bursting with magic! During this interactive, 90 minute experience, you can look forward to:
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A 45-minute underground boat trip, with elves, light shows, festive music, magnificent decorations, and all the sights, sounds and even smells of Christmas!
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A behind-the-scenes exploration of six different Christmas Making Departments (from the Toy Workshop to the Wrapping Department), set in the atmospheric limestone caverns beneath Dudley.
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The chance to meet Santa in person as he inspects the workshops (and he always has a few gifts up his sleeves for children on the Nice List).
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Cheery elves, who’ll greet you in every Christmas Making Department to tell you all about it – and ask for your help – throughout the entire trip!
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A hot, festive drink and a mince pie for all adult ticket-holders back in The Grotto before or after your boat trip.
- Quiet boats are running on selected dates and times.
Please note that the Festive Mini Panto is taking a break from festivities this year, but don't worry Santa has sent his toys and elves to us to meet you all on your trip
Organiser:
Dudley Canal and Caverns
Telephone:
0121 557 6265
Email:
info@dctt.org.uk
Address:
Birmingham New Road, DUDLEY, West Midlands, DY1 4SB
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Last updated 30th Sep 2026
