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From 18/10/2010 until further notice

UPDATE (06 March 2012): From 1 March 2012 until further notice

Normal opening hours 2012:

From Monday 12 March 2012 to Thursday 31 May 2012

The Tunnel will open daily for passage daily between 8.00am – 5pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3pm.

Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the tunnel is free both ways.

For any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 during office hours.

Summer opening hours 2012:

From Friday 1 June 2012 to Sunday 2 September 2012

The Tunnel will open for passage daily between 8.00am and 6.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 4.00pm.

Last craft in the Tunnel at 5.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

For any enquiries of Tunnel 5.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 during office hours.

Winter opening hours 2012 – 2013:

To 11 March 2012 and from Monday 5 November 2012

By appointment only – Telephone 01782 785703 giving at least 48 hours notice.

Mondays & Wednesdays - 8.30pm to 12pm (last passage 11.15am)
Fridays - 11.30am to 3.00pm (last passage 2.15pm)
Saturdays - 8.30am to 12.30pm (last passage 11.45am)

Closed: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day.

NORMAL OPENING HOURS 2010:

From Monday 6th September to Sunday 31st October 2010.

The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 5.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3.00pm.

Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

Any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

UPDATE (18th October 2010): From Monday 14th March to Monday 30th May 2011.

The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 5.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3.00pm.

Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

Any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

SUMMER OPENING HOURS:

From Tuesday 31st May to Sunday 4th September 2011.

The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 6.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 4.00pm.

Last craft in the Tunnel at 5.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

Any enquiries of Tunnel 5.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

NORMAL OPENING HOURS 2011:

From Monday 5th September to Sunday 30th October 2011.

The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 5.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3.00pm.

Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

Any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

WINTER OPENING HOURS 2011

The winter opening hours for 2011 will be published later in the year.

WINTER OPENING HOURS:

From Monday 8th November 2010 until further notice - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Tel 01782 785703 giving AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE and only between these times:

Mondays & Wednesdays - 8.30am to 12pm (last passage 11.15am) Fridays - 11.30am to 3.00pm (last passage 2.15pm) Saturdays - 8.30am - 12.30pm (last passage 11.45am)

Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day