The London Transport Museum has announced a fresh series of tours of disused tube tunnels and buildings, with tickets going on sale next week.
Note, if you sign up for their newsletter, you get early bird access to the tickets, which is worth while as some of their tours sell out very fast.
Thanks to @IanVisits a blogger worth reading and a twitter worth following for this info.
The tours:
Clapham South: Subterranean shelter
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 hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and even thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain.
- Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 13 – 28 January, 7 February – 4 March, 14 – 25 March 2018
- Tour duration: 75 minutes approx.
- Tickets: Adult £41.50; Concession £36.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction)
- More information here
A version that includes a historical film screening in the tunnels is here
Euston station: The lost tunnels
Discover a labyrinth of dark and dusty passageways which were once used by the travelling public, a gallery of preserved vintage advertising poster fragments that have been concealed for over 50 years
- Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 20 January – 4 February, 14 – 25 February, 7 – 18 March 2018
- Tour duration: 75 minutes approx.
- Tickets: Adult £41.50; Concession £36.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction)
- More information here
Euston station: The photography tour
An opportunity to take the photographs you want of the heritage features of the traditional Leslie Green station, capturing its unique architecture and style. You will gain access to the inside of a large operational fan room to see how old transitions to new. Then head underground where you will be able to explore the old passenger corridors, walk under the old lift shaft and discover hidden ventilation tunnels.
Especially designed for photographers who want time and access to these unique underground spaces.
- Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7 – 11 February, 28 February – 4 March, 21 – 25 March 2018
- Tour duration: 2.5 hours approx.
- Tickets: Adult £100; Concession £95 (+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction)
- More information here
55 Broadway: London’s first skyscraper
Join TfL experts and enthusiasts for an exclusive tour inside London’s first skyscraper, 55 Broadway. Considered radical and offensive when unveiled in 1929, this Grade I listed structure is now a marvel of Art Deco London. Your tour will give you elite access to London Underground’s former headquarters and a new perspective on the capital city as you journey up 14 stories of beautifully detailed offices, grand meetings rooms, and stunning rooftops views.
- Dates: Saturday, Sunday, 27-28 January, 24-25 February, 24-25 March 2018
- Tour duration: 90 minutes approx.
- Tickets: Adult £38.50; Concession £33.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction)
- More information here
Booking Details
Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10am on Wednesday 22 November.
However…
You can receive priority booking for Hidden London tickets by signing up to the Museum Newsletter by the end of the week.
A priority booking link will be sent out to all newsletter subscribers on the Tuesday morning.