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Be the first to join our new tour of Holborn! | Join us this summer to uncover the secrets of Holborn station, a busy interchange at the heart of London. Step behind concealed doors with one of our expert tour guides and into the expansive disused areas that lie behind Holborn, some not seen by the public in nearly 30 years. |
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| Holborn: The Secret Platforms |
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Originally opened in 1906, Holborn station sheltered staff during the Blitz, and is currently part of a massive project to upgrade the London Underground signalling system. Discover the rarely seen Aldwych crossover junction, enjoy an unexpected view of the Piccadilly line and explore the two closed platforms of the former Aldwych branch, complete with vintage posters, original Leslie Green Edwardian design, and an original early 20th century signalling cabin.
Dates: August 2024, individual dates to be confirmed next week
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Hidden London upcoming tours: tickets on sale next week |
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How to book dates for more Hidden London tours |
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As a subscriber, you'll get 24 hours early access to book tickets for even more Hidden London tours behind the scenes at stations on London's Tube network. Keep an eye on your inbox next Tuesday 20 February at 10am. |
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Can’t wait until then? The last remaining tickets for February and March tours are available on our website. |
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| Baker Street: The World's First Underground |
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Join us to discover the origins of the world’s first Underground network. This tour will take you on a historical journey through the 160 years of the station, starting with the early days of Victorian underground steam travel and ending in the busy station of 10 platforms and five Underground lines that it is today.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 3 April - 12 May and 21 August - 29 September
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Discover a labyrinth of dark and dusty passageways once used by the travelling public, and preserved vintage advertising poster fragments concealed for over 50 years.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 3 July - 4 August
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| Aldwych: The End of the Line |
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Explore one of the former termini of the Piccadilly line – the ticket hall, the original lifts, abandoned platforms and tunnels, and inter-connecting walkways – including some that are very rarely seen by the public.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 3 - 28 April and 3 July - 18 August
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| Clapham South: Subterranean Shelter |
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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 Second World War, to hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and even thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 15 May - 2 June
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| Charing Cross: Access All Areas |
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Explore the top filming location of the Charing Cross platforms closed to the public since 1999 - and walk underneath Trafalgar Square, around the base of Nelson's Column.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 12 June - 28 July
Enjoy an unmissable day out, starting with our exclusive Hidden London tour of Charing Cross and ending with a classic afternoon tea at one of London’s greatest 19th century railway hotels.
Dates: Fridays & Sundays from 14 June - 28 July
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| Piccadilly Circus: The Heart of London |
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Go behind secret doors to passageways and lift shafts closed to the public since 1929. Discover original Edwardian design features, and fascinating stories of wartime sheltering and top-secret storage of priceless artefacts.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 1 May - 16 June and 18 - 29 September
Upgrade your experience, starting with our exclusive Hidden London tour of Piccadilly Circus and ending with a delicious lunch surrounded by a world of music and iconic memorabilia at the famous Hard Rock Cafe.
Dates: Wednesdays & Thursdays from 1 May - 16 June and 18 - 26 September
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| Down Street: Churchill's Secret Station |
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Closed to the public since 1932, Down Street was covertly transformed into the Railway Executive Committee’s headquarters during the Second World War. Experience the warren of tunnels where Prime Minister Winston Churchill secretly took refuge at the height of the Blitz.
Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays from 3 April - 26 May, 19 - 30 June, and 24 July - 15 September
Enhance your experience by following our Hidden London tour of Down Street with a refreshing cocktail at the Flemings Mayfair hotel, where spies were once rumoured to meet.
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays from 5 April - 25 May, 21 - 29 June, and 26 July - 14 September
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| Walking tour: Secrets of Central London |
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Join our friendly expert guides on a tour of Covent Garden, Kingsway, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Victoria Embankment, venturing down hidden back streets to discover how the area has transformed and learn about the feats of engineering that have shaped London.
Dates: Every other Friday from 19 April - 16 August Saturdays from 13 April - 21 September Every other Sunday from 28 April - 29 September
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