Newcastle Community Heritage Project

Victoria Tunnel

Newcastle's hidden heritage

Welcome to the Victoria Tunnel

Welcome to the Victoria Tunnel.

766 yards (700m) of this old underground waggonway has been restored by Newcastle City Council and includes audio-visual effects and “Rainbow Code” – an exciting, responsive artwork.

Explore these pages to get information about booking a tour and to find out more about this fascinating feature of Newcastle’s upon Tyne’s hidden heritage.

What you need to know - click here

To book a tour - click here

Part of the Victoria Tunnel, including the audio-visual displays, is wheelchair accessible and we will be able to arrange tours to suit your access requirements.

Project Update

The Victoria Tunnel project is now run by Ouseburn Trust.

Please email tunnelenquiries@ouseburntrust.org.uk for further information or to added to their mailing list.

 

 

 

 

The archive images on this website have been supplied courtesy of Newcastle Libraries and Information Service.  All other images are copyright Newcastle City Council.