Victoria Tunnel

Discover Newcastle it existed with a guided trip associated with the Victoria Tunnel as you never ever knew. Roundly considered a masterpiece of Victorian engineering, it's a piece that is excellent of with some ghouls tossed set for good measure!During the 1800s labourers transported huge lots of coal underneath the town from Town Moor towards the Tyne. Follow inside their footsteps and learn what colliery life ended up being like back in the day. You will be kitted away with a torch and hardhat and tune in to the stories which can be ghostly fill the passages. These stations were also utilized as a air that is transformed shelter during WWII. Action back in its history to see the rough replica that is wood and benches where Newcastle's residents sat and slept on during air raids. Imagine the noise of planes moving overhead and hear memories of life in wartime Newcastle. Tours typically operate between one and two hours and as a result of area are held to 12 individuals and underneath, with restricted opening times. But, you can find loads of extra tours throughout the educational school holidays.