Sheffield Megatron: Tickets on sale to tour the city’s historical secret tunnels in August 2024

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com 
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Visit Shots! now
New tour dates to explore Sheffield’s underground network of tunnels have been released for August.

The Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust has once again been taking keen explorers down into the Victorian Megatron and Sheaf culverts. Its demand over July has seen the Trust release new dates for the rest of the summer.

The tours will take place every Saturday and Sunday through August and September, with four time slots on each day.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

A spokesperson is urging anyone interested in taking part to “book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment”, adding that the tickets “sell out very fast”.

Did you know about the secret tunnels underneath Sheffield?Did you know about the secret tunnels underneath Sheffield?
Did you know about the secret tunnels underneath Sheffield?

Each weekend, experienced caving guides from Howl Bushcraft andTrust volunteers will take groups into the tunnels at 9.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 4pm. 

Tours will last around one hour and 45 minutes, and subject to conditions on the day, will aim to go as far as the Megatron culvert.

The Megatron culvert is a large labyrinth of tunnels beneath Sheffield Railway Station, and it dates back to the mid-1800s. It was built to contain the overflow of water from the rivers Sheaf, Porter and the Don.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
Sheffield's culverted rivers have starred in films including that showcased at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival in 2019 (pictured).Sheffield's culverted rivers have starred in films including that showcased at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival in 2019 (pictured).
Sheffield's culverted rivers have starred in films including that showcased at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival in 2019 (pictured).

Ticket-holders must be “reasonably mobile”, and able to walk on uneven and slippers surfaces, and to crawl or stoop in certain sections.

Participants must be aged 14 and over, with those aged under 16 accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. 

For more information, and to book your tour, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sheaf-amp-porter-rivers-trust-34005657911

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice