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Standedge Tunnel 25th Reopening Anniversay

Starts: 1 August 2026

Ends: 2 August 2026

11am-4pm

Waters Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6NQ

There will be two days of exciting entertainment for all the family at Standedge Tunnel.

On both days - boat trips, food and craft stalls, lots of interesting side shows, a brass band and a major re-enactment of the re-opening of the canal featuring Robbie Cumming of TV fame. Robbie will also be performing his show 'Canal Boat Stories Live' on the Saturday evening in the on-site North of England Centre for Music & Arts. This event is in partnership with Friends Of Standedge, Huddersfield Canal Society & North of England Centre for Music and Arts.

Car park by Marsden railway station (HD7 6DQ).

Last Edited: 24 February 2026

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