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| NEW: Clapham South Subterranean – screening |
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Watch a bespoke film reel curated by London Transport Museum that will take you on a journey through the unique history of the bunker’s existence. The tour takes you 180 steps underground to experience one of eight deep-level shelters that exist across London. Learn about how and why such a vast network of underground corridors and passageways exist.
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| Clapham South Subterranean Shelter – tour only |
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Journey 180 steps underground to explore one of eight deep-level shelters that exist across London. Opened to the public in July 1944, Clapham South deep-level shelter has over a mile of subterranean passageways that reveal the extraordinary stories of those who sheltered here, from Londoners seeking refuge during the Blitz, to Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and even thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain.
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| Down Street – Churchill’s Secret Station |
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Get an intimate peek into one of London’s most intriguing hidden spaces. Located in Mayfair between Hyde Park Corner and Green Park stations, Down Street had a short life as a working station from 1907 to 1932, but became critical to winning the Second World War when covertly transformed into the Railway Executive Committee's bomb-proof bunker. Experience the warren of narrow tunnels where the nation's railways were coordinated and Prime Minister Winston Churchill took refuge secretly at the height of the Blitz.
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| Down Street – Churchill’s Secret Station – afternoon tea and tour |
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| Treat yourself to a traditional afternoon tea at the 5-star Athenaeum hotel after your Down Street visit. The tour lets you get an intimate peek into one of London’s most intriguing hidden spaces. Located in Mayfair between Hyde Park Corner and Green Park stations, Down Street had a short life as a working station from 1907 to 1932, but became critical to winning the Second World War when covertly transformed into the Railway Executive Committee's bomb-proof bunker. Experience the warren of narrow tunnels where the nation's railways were coordinated and Prime Minister Winston Churchill took refuge secretly at the height of the Blitz. |
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| Euston – The photography tour |
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This tour explores a labyrinth of dark and deserted passageways which were once used by the travelling public. The tour will be led by an expert tour guide who will give some history about the lost tunnels of Euston, with time given to photography. Please be aware this tour is a non-instructional photography tour and there will not be a professional photographer on site for instruction. You will need to have a good working knowledge of photography and provide your own photographic equipment.
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| Charing Cross – Access All Areas |
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| Enjoy this opportunity to explore the disused areas of Charing Cross Underground station. Go behind closed doors to exclusive areas not accessible to the public, walk under Trafalgar Square and see London Underground from a different angle. Closed to the public since 1999, the Jubilee line platforms are now synonymous with movie and TV filming. This is a unique opportunity to view the sites where blockbuster movies such as Skyfall (2011/12) Paddington Bear (2013) and TV’s 24 (2014) were filmed. |
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| 55 Broadway – London's first skyscraper |
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55 Broadway was the headquarters of London Transport and later London Underground until 2016. This Grade I listed structure - London’s first skyscraper - was considered radical and offensive when unveiled in 1929. Now a fabulous example of Art Deco London, visitors will be able to see beautifully detailed offices, grand meetings rooms, and stunning rooftop views.
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| Highgate – Wilderness walkabout |
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Discover a station reclaimed by nature. Redeveloped with Charles Holden architecture in 1941 Highgate was set to be a bustling interchange as part of the Northern Heights project. Find out why it now lies in a secluded vale as an urban wilderness home to protected species of bats.
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