Marsden Shuttle

Marsden Shuttle The Marsden Shuttle canal boat is owned and run by Huddersfield Canal Society. Operated by volunteers The trip lasts about 15 minutes each way.

We run a regular shuttle service between the lock by Marsden Station and the Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre. No timetable, but we leave Marsden Station (Lock 42) or the Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre around every 30 minutes. We rely on volunteers to run the service, so please check before you leave home to ensure the boat is running that day at https://bit.ly/3UTBmCM. We carry up to 12 passenger

s. No fares, we just ask for a donation by card or into the on board bucket. Be as generous as you like – it all helps to keep the boat running! You can also donate online. We run every day during local school half terms & holidays (not winter) and every weekend between Easter and the end of October. Skippered boat hire is also available by contacting [email protected]. We offer a 3 to 4 hour round trip between Standedge or Marsden Station and the Little Lock Café on weekdays during local school term time.

20/05/2026
Morning all,Our latest event with CRT, NECMA & Friends of Standedge. A weekend full of events and adventure!
06/05/2026

Morning all,

Our latest event with CRT, NECMA & Friends of Standedge.

A weekend full of events and adventure!

04/04/2026

We’re running at Marsden all weekend. There is lots going on at Standedge - Easter egg hunts and more. See you soon!

14/02/2026

Check on the Huddersfield Canal Society website for days when we are running, as we may run the boat later this week during half term.

Take a trip on our boat from the lock at Marsden to Standedge - lots of fun to be had for this Christmas weekend
27/11/2025

Take a trip on our boat from the lock at Marsden to Standedge - lots of fun to be had for this Christmas weekend

Ey up! Are you ready for Christmas at Standedge? 🎅🎅

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025 between 10am and 4pm

We've got loads for you to get tha' sen involved with! Just check out below some of the best bits!

🎅Meet Santa! No booking required, stop by and say hello to your favourite Christmas hero! All free of charge!

Not one but two boats to explore!

🚢Enchanted Tunnel Voyage! – Tickets starting from £10 onboard a magical and musical boat ride. A special 1 Adult & 1 Child ticket is available for £15. Book here - https://tinyurl.com/44w389d8

🚢Christmas Canal Ride! – All aboard the Marsden Shuttle for a festive ride along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal between Tunnel End & Marsden. No set fare, donate what you wish. Brought to you by our friends at Huddersfield Canal Society.

🥗Festive treats and winter warmers available at The Watersedge. Run by our lovely volunteers and the Friends of Standedge.

🎷🎺 Did somebody say music? Live musicians, singing carols and more!

🅿️Parking is available at our main car park over near Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), A 15 Minute walk along the towpath to reach us!

♿Blue Badge Parking is located at our Tunnel (HD7 6NQ)

It’s going to be a great weekend at Standedge
25/11/2025

It’s going to be a great weekend at Standedge

All aboard the Enchanted Tunnel Voyage! 🎄🎅

On the 13th and 14th December

🚢 A magical boat ride within Standedge Tunnel

🎷🎅 Packed full of festive cheer, music and joy!

Purchase your tickets today! Starting from only £10. A special 1 Adult & 1 Child ticket available for £15. Book here - https://tinyurl.com/44w389d8

Thank you to everyone for the great pirate weekend. Those pirates are tidying up after their shenanigans today. Jane Wh...
26/08/2025

Thank you to everyone for the great pirate weekend. Those pirates are tidying up after their shenanigans today. Jane Whittam sent these great photos from yesterday.

Pirate weekend is in full swing at Standedge. Do you dare to go there...arrr!
23/08/2025

Pirate weekend is in full swing at Standedge. Do you dare to go there...arrr!

10/08/2025

Pirates! They’re reported to be reaching Standedge, and even daring to use our boat, by the bank holiday weekend. Boat rides, treasure hunts, a pirate movie, and real pirates. Do you dare to join in? The Watersedge North of England Centre for Music and Arts

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Standedge Visitor Centre Marsden
Marsden
HD76NQ

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

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