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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Victoria_Tunnel_(Newcastle)Victoria Tunnel (Newcastle) - Wikipedia

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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 (jetties), ready for loading onto boats for export. The tunnel was driven through boulder ...

   • Start: Town Moor
   • Date opened: 7 April 1842

   • Work begun: 1839
   • Original height: 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 metres)

2. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g186394-dVictoria Tunnel - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Jan 8, 2015 · Feb 2020. This is an amazing piece of Newcastle's industrial and social history. Our guides Jan and Barry split the walk into two with Jan talking about WW2 on the way into the tunnel and Barry talking about the building of the tunnel in the 19th century on the way out.

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   • Location: 55 Lime Street

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   Where is the Victoria Tunnel in Newcastle upon-Tyne?

   • The Victoria Tunnel runs beneath the city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne from the Town Moor down to the River Tyne and is now one of the must-see visitor attractions and heritage guided tours for visitors to NewcastleGateshead and locals alike. The entrance to the historic tunnel can now be found in Ouseburn, beside Hotel Du Vin.

   Victoria Tunnel - Guided Tour in Newcastle upon Tyne

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   What is the Victoria Tunnel?

   • 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 (jetties), ready for loading onto boats for export.

   Victoria Tunnel (Newcastle) - Wikipedia

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   Why should I visit Newcastle tunnel?

   • Our tour guides, Trish and Mal, were excellent. Enthusiastic and friendly. The tour was fascinating, offering a real insight into lives lived both in WW2 Newcastle and Victorian times, when the tunnel was built to bring coal to the Tyne. Go for it. Secret surprise - Terrific tour ! Impressive…

   VICTORIA TUNNEL: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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   How can I visit the Victoria Tunnel?

   • Today, people can book Victoria Tunnel tours, tap into its history through school visits or online learning experiences, and even ‘visit’ the Tunnel from anywhere in the world through the Virtual Victoria Tunnel Experience. The Tunnel is cared for by the Ouseburn Trust. Categorised as: To do

   Victoria Tunnel - The Ouseburn

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4. ouseburntrust.org.uk › tunnel-toursTunnel Tours – Ouseburn Trust

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   If you would like to discuss your particular access requirements, please call 0191 261 6596 or email hello@ouseburntrust.org.uk . More Victoria Tunnel events. Sounds of the Underground. View events. Tipple in the Tunnel. View events. Contact us. hello@ouseburntrust.org.uk. 0191 261 6596.

5. travelness.com › victoria-tunnel-in-newcastle-uponDiscover the Victoria Tunnel in Newcastle upon Tyne - Travelness

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Originally, Newcastle’s Victoria Tunnel was an innovative underground wagonway, built beneath the city to rapidly speed up the transport of coal (this part of the region was once an industrial powerhouse, with coal mines dotted around many parts of the place). The tunnel stretched (and stretches!) from the Town Moor (that’s the big city ...

6. newcastlegateshead.com › victoria-tunnelVictoria Tunnel - Guided Tour in Newcastle upon Tyne

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   Add to trip. Victoria Tunnel Tour. Meeting point - 55 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Find us on: Email: vt@ouseburntrust.org.uk. Telephone: 0191 261 6596. There are two lengths of tours offered – click on the option you want to jump straight to the booking calendar. 1¼-hour tours – a fascinating introduction to the Victoria Tunnel ...

7. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g186394VICTORIA TUNNEL: All You Need to Know BEFORE ... - Tripadvisor

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   After living in Newcastle all my life, we decided to visit the Victorian Tunnel tour located in Ouse Street. Booking online was very easy. We opted for the 1 hour 15 mins tour, but the chat and tour took a bit longer. Hard hats and torches were provided. The host, Mike, chatted about the area and the tunnel’s use in WW2 as we entered the ...

8. ouseburn.co.uk › directory › victoria-tunnelVictoria Tunnel - The Ouseburn

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   Address: 55 Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ. The Victoria Tunnel is a preserved 19th-century wagonway which was later converted into a WWII air-raid shelter. The listed structure runs under over two miles of Newcastle upon Tyne encapsulates a wealth of local heritage. Today, people can book Victoria Tunnel tours, tap into its history through ...