Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust partners with Adventure Street Children's Role Play

29 Aug 2025

Published in: Member News

Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved Tunnel Tots experience—now bigger, better, and more engaging than ever before.

Aimed at the Trust’s youngest visitors, Tunnel Tots is a community-focused experience that combines a gentle boat ride through the historic tunnels with interactive songs, Makaton games, and creative activities.

This long-standing favourite has delighted families for years and is now set to reach even more children thanks to exciting new developments. After a short summer break, the Trust has relaunched Tunnel Tots with a refreshed format, including an easy-to-use online booking system and additional boats to meet growing demand. In a major new partnership, the Trust has teamed up with Adventure Street, a popular children’s role play centre based in Sedgley.

As the first official partner of Adventure Street On the Go—their brand-new mobile play initiative—Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust is proud to support this innovative approach to learning through imaginative play.

Starting 3rd September, families attending Tunnel Tots will not only enjoy the enhanced boat trip but can also stay on-site for Adventure Street On the Go play sessions—bringing even more fun and developmental opportunities to the Trust’s canalside venue.

Paul Crofts, CEO of Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust, said: “This partnership is incredibly exciting and important for the Trust, as not only does it continue our strategic vision to reimagine how we use our spaces, develop our audiences and communities, but it also shows our commitment to help support and develop businesses right here in the Black Country. Adventure Street aligns perfectly with our charitable aims, and vision for the future, and we hope will be one of many local businesses that we can help support in their own growth goals”

Lana Scanlon, Owner of Adventure Street, added: “We’re super excited to partner with Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust. Their Tunnel Tots offer is brilliant and perfectly aligned with our audience. Adventure Street On the Go is our first step in taking role play sessions on the road—reaching schools, community spaces, and now, every week at the Trust.”

Tunnel Tots runs every Wednesday morning at Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust. For more information and to book, visit: dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/tunnel-tots

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